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Finally did the transmission strainer and 6 quart exchange of transmission fluid. The greatest challenge was to get access to the front 2 pan bolts due to the transmission support. Managed to get a 10mm open wrench on them and slowly got them out. About 2 months ago the battery went bad so the transmission was rebooted and that helped the smoothness of shifting. The 6 quart flushed helped a bit more. I set the reminder for another 30K and wont be as fearful next time

Well I have the supplies but have not performed the change yet. I have had the battery disconnected a couple times and that seemed to help for a while - no idea why. Checking with Lexus the transmission has the latest software.

Appreciate the feedback - yes replacing the filter/gasket makes sense as is cleaning the sludge. I am having some 2 to 1 downshift harshness at time - hopefully this will help. Fluid is about 10 years old but only 50K miles.

I've seen a number of ways to handle this one but thought I would throw this out. Would it be OK to simply drop the 2+ quarts via the pan plug, refill the same amount and then do this again 2 or 3 times to swap out perhaps half the trans fluid? LS 460 has 55K miles so there should be little risk I would assume. No leaks. I've also seen via the trans cooling lines but that seems more challenging. Thanks!

My light cooperated through the coldest months however the problem is back withthe warmer weather.....do you happen to have the part number or part name? Is there a way to isolate the problem or is this best left for the dealer? Thanks!

You can substitute a 5 cent 1/4 watt resistor.... Check the shop/repair manual for the range of resistance for the leveling sensor and pick something in the middle to start. Then adjust the resistance empirically, trial and error, until the auto-leveling sequence settles at about the right, desired, height. Hopefully you can help me. I have a 05 LS 430 with the same problem. The light will flash for minutes and then just go away. My guess is the problem is getting worse and the flashing light happens more frequently. Can anyone help to diagnose what the problem might be and if it is a module can I use a replaceemnt from any other lexus that has AFS?

DO you happen to have the part number?

I can help you out. Give me the VIN and your email address. I bought a 30 day subscription, and only used it once haha. Ended up buying the first car I carfax'ed Hondaspeed85 - I sennt you a Vin to check fo me. Please let me know if you did not receive this with my email address - thanks!

Bank 1 is the drivers side sensor 2 is the sensor after the converter Thanks - appreciate the info!

Can anyone tell me which is Bank 1 when it comes to failure codes? Is this the engine or passenger side emissions related problems? Thanks!

Actually I made too many changes. I replaced the antenna mast with an aftermarket one - from a truster Ebay source and replaced the head unit. This was ll do to the fact that I was having right channel drop outs for extended periods. Going back in time I had Lexus repair the head unit and amp and a year or so later the same problem came back. Through a bone yard I ordered a replacement Nalamachi head unit. With all said and done I'm not sure what is causing the problem. With the ignition on and the car running no problem with reception with the car running I loose the reception and I get some static. ANy noise I get does not vary by speed. I'm really at a loss on this one. Should I get an aftermarket antenna and plug it in to the head unit to see if that solves the problem? Thanks!

Hi, I have a 95 LS400 with the Nakamachi head unit. WHen the ignition is on I get great reception. When the car is running only the strongest stations come in well. ANy idea what the problem could be? Thanks!

Hi, I have a 95 LS400 and with the hot weather I noticed that the LS takes a long time to cool the cabin - longer than I remember last year. Other than taking it into the shop $$ is there a sight glass on these that will help to tell if the freon is low? If so what is the procedure to use? Thanks - keep cool!

You shouldn't have any problem. The only way your going to get a error is if there are issues with the replacement changer. So buy from a reputable source, Ebay is not the best for this. By the way, Wrong forum. Try audio/video or ls forums next time. Can you help me to find where it is at? I'm stumped. Thanks The cd changer or a replacement ? Sorry - the forum location where audio/video is discussed - thanks

You shouldn't have any problem. The only way your going to get a error is if there are issues with the replacement changer. So buy from a reputable source, Ebay is not the best for this. By the way, Wrong forum. Try audio/video or ls forums next time. Can you help me to find where it is at? I'm stumped. Thanks

I've got a 95LS400 and the CD changer is dead. If I were to find a replacement from another member or a local bone yard will there be any connectivity problems? The reason I'm asking is I called a bone yard that has a changer and they told me that more often than not on a direct replacement basis once it is plugged in an error code is displayed. DOes anyone have experience with this? THANKS!

I purchased (2) for $278 from : Import Specialists of America, Inc. 990 Cedar Bridge Avenue Building B7 - Suite 221 Brick, NJ 08723-4157 The exhaust is slightly louder however no change in performance. The package is almost identical in size. I really did not want it to behave much different than a LS should behave. Good luck!

I'll give it a shot - thanks - kind of goofy driving around in my nice LS with the arm rest in the up position ...

I/,m so used to seeing the orange light that I thought it would burn out before I managed to solve the problem. It's odd tht the emission test passes with flying colors but the ECM finds a fault. Perhaps Toyota should have allowed some greater tollerance before the stupid light goes on...hope all of this helps.

Is the tray press fit around the edge or is there some type of press fit in specific areas that I should go after? Last thing I want to do is break it and have to take out a second mortgage to fix it. Thanks

Just wanted to provide some future reference on this topic. I went ahead and purchased 2 aftermarket direct fit catalytic converters - total about $270 delivered and had a local shop put them on. I watched as the studs broke off while removing the frozen nuts....after drilling them out and replacing them the cats were on. About a 3 days later later the P0430 code came on which points to the post cat oxygen sensors. I purchased 2 Denso sensors (universal 4 wire) via Ebay and spliced them in as instructed. Actually this was much easier than pulling up the carpet in the cabin. I checked the resistence on the black wires and they were both 8 or so ohms which is above the standard. The sensors are in and the check engine light has been off for a week. I believe this one can now be considered completed. The lesson I learned is that it is well worth your while to replace the oxygen sensors (all 4) before the converters unless there is an obvious problem.

Hi, I have a 95 LS400 with the useless cell phone in the arm rest. The arm rest has a sandwich layer which the cell phone is mounted in. Looks like the spring catch/latch has broken. I stopped over at Lexus and it looks like the piece is replaceable however I have no idea how to get to it. Does anyone have any suggestions? Without fixing this the arm rest remains up - not very Lexus like... Thanks

Alright sir. If you look closely on the top, you will see 2 small opening on the top of your dash, probebly enough for a flat head to go in. All you need to do (CAREFULLY) is to insert a flat head there, and press on the 2 pressure clips to release the cluster, and that is all. I had the same problem your facing, and had to put it back together and do it all over again after some help on the forum. Just look carefully for those 2 spots, might have to pull on the trim above the cluster to see them. BECAREFUL not to bend thee trim TOO hard. Good luck. ← THANKS! You were a huge help. It was a struggle - not sure how I will be able to get all the connectors back but it is out. I recommend taking off the steering wheel cover to get a bit more room. Thanks again

I would be it is the ECU but I am aware that the cats for 95 were weak - confirmed from several Lexus mechanics. WIth only 114K on the LS my guess this is part of the enture ECM fiasco for that year. Every once in a while the trans acts a bit funny on the 2/1 downshift but overall it is running better than under the old ECM. I'll let everyone know how the cat replacemetn goes. FOr $120 a piece with free delivery and direct bolt ons and warranty other than crawling under the car a bit I have little to loose. I do have the electrical tape ready.