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Does anyone know where i can get an under engine cover for ls430 2002

Got the Mabuchi motor yesterday and installed it. Worked like a charm.

Hi Guys, So my 2002 Ls430 actuator stopped working. Short story was some crack head in NJ broke into the car last year and only store manuals....the door lock actually worked for couple days but then the motor in the actuator died. So over the weekend, I decided to go to the junk yard to see if I can get an actuator or just the motor. I DID NOT FIND one single ls430 there. I found a couple GS300/400 and decided to get one of the door latches off. The motor in this latch/actuator for that model car was the same size but the terminal where the wires connect and the shaft was totally different. I didn't mind since I can rewire the terminals. When I tried getting the shaft off I broke the little back end plastic piece that hold the end of the shaft. I glued it back together but I didn't want to take that chance. I also chiseled the shaft to match the same shape as the motor shaft I took out on my ls430. Here are some pictures of my LS 430 actuator motor: http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/uploa...8_531_87267.jpg http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/uploa...8_531_25538.jpg http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/uploa..._531_112415.jpg http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/uploa...8_531_31778.jpg Last thing i want to do right now is to use the motor from the GS400 since I kind of broke the back end. I have looked online and searched the Lexus forums. It looks like the motor the ls430 uses is the: Mabuchi motor: FC-280PC-22125 http://www.mabuchi-motor.co.jp/cgi-bin/cat...T_ID=fc_280pcsc Does anyone know where I can just buy 1 or 2 of this motor? Every where else seems to wants me to buy at least 10. I just need one motor.

I am changing the rotor and not brake pads... i guess i should have rephrase the question a litter better. Do i need to change or drain the brake fluid to change rotors? :)

thanks, I just looked at that site and have printed material on rotor for the ls400 when i use to have one. Looking at the info, it looks like for the ls400 you had to bleed the brake line just to replace the rotor??? I really hope i don't have to do this for the ls430?

Hi, is there a DIY for rotor? I am in the process of changing my rotor. I figure before my rotors come in i look to see if there is any DIY out there. To my surprise, none.

Hi, I am in search for front and possibly rear rotors for my wife's 2002 lexus LS430. I am been searching the net and came across these and wanted to run it through you guys to see if these will work. http://store.r1concepts.com/items/item.asp...;utm_medium=cpc http://store.r1concepts.com/items/item.asp...;utm_medium=cpc Also notice the price. I sent them an email already to verify that it is both left + right. I also cam across this one: - Aftermarket Front Brake Disc 2001-2003 Lexus LS430 http://www2.partstrain.com/store/?Ntt=Brak...0987+4294967263 http://www.thepartsbin.com/catalog/?N=1656...4294967263+9179 PS: notice the first one is and the 2nd one...same identical rotors. Anyways if any body knows where i can also check for prices, please let me know. Thanks.

Will this DVD work on a LS430 '02? ========================= Toyota/Lexus GPS Navigation DVD for Generation 4 Map Data Version: 7.1 Part # PT219-GEN04-07 Coverage: North America PS: i currently have the Toyota Lexus Navigation DVD Gen 3 v6.1 86271-33035 464210-0750

thanks, the gen 3 version 6.1 86271-33035 worked. The wife will give it a try in the morning.

I have a 2002 LS430. What i want to know is 1) What generation am i ? --- I am guessing i am Gen 3 2) What Navigation DVD do i need to get to update the Maps. Will the "Toyota Lexus Navigation DVD Gen 3 v6.1 86271-33035 464210-0750" work? will the "Lexus-Toyota USA-CAN. Nav DVD Gen 4 Ver. 6.1 - 464210-0780" work?

Thanks, the guy is about 28-35yrs old. I don't think he will be getting out of jail anytime soon. I just hope he has insurance and from the looks of things he might.

Well guys, i was hit by a drunk driver yesterday. This is how the story goes...coming to a stop at an intersection the fool came speeding into my lane and hit me and the wifey. Then he put the car into reverse and came at me again in attempt to mount my car before speeding away...but he didn't get too far... He attempted to flee the scene with his boys but the impact of the head on collision was so great that he drove into the woods approximately .5 miles away. His boys ran off but he couldn't get too far before the cops found him crawling in the bushes. Fortunately for me and unfortunately for him he got arrested and jailed. The wife and I are fine for now but she is complaining about neck/head pain. My neck is stiff and still hard to say although i was taken by the ambulance to the ER. Anyways here are some pictures and do you guys think the frame is damaged and better yet where is a good place in MD (college park) area that can take care of this quickly.

Hi Guys, I tried starting the car the other day '02 ls430 after a long trip and it won't start. Measured the battery voltage and it was 11.xx. Ended up jumping it and it started. Warmed it up and turned it off. Measured the voltage again and it is 12.78. Started it and it started fine. I know the battery is dying and i don't want no surprise when i go out and can't start the car..... Battery is the Original one that came with the car still has the Lexus dealership tag on it. My question is this. The Wife and I have marked points for the GPS. We really don't want to loose all these addresses if you know what i mean. I want to replace the battery this weekend and is there a way to save the addresses. I am afraid if i pull the battery i will loose all my addresses?

Can someone kindly tell me or if there is a DIY for the LS430 on how to change this. My Ls430 just hit the 100k mark. I am not scared anymore getting underneath the car and what not. I do my own oil change on both my cars i will REALLY like to flush/change the transmition oil on my lexus. I have looked all over only to stumble onto this thread. So please if you have any info on how to change the: 1) Transmission Fluid (Toyota Type IV ATF, part #00279-000T4) --- i am reading ATF amosil is better??? 2) Power Steering Fluid 3) Coolant (use a 50/50 mix of Toyota Long Life Coolant and distilled water) 4) Change Differential Fluid 5) Transmission Filter 6) Spark Plugs and Wires --- know i can do this, just need to get the plugs & wire 7) Distributor Cap & Rotor 8) PVC Valve Others i might leave to the DEALER---knowing they will RAPE me :( 1) Timing belt 2) Water pump 3) Cooling system thermostat and thermostat gasket 4) Accessory drive belt

I believe it is your upper control arm. Will cost you about $470 from the dealer if i recall. I will strongly suggest you get it FIXED asap cuz if it gives you have bigger issues to worry about at that point.

Ok i have looked through the book and could not find where you setup the auto wiper. I hate having to turn it on when there is alot of water droplet on the winshield. So how does one program it? BTW, it is 2002 LS430. Thanks.

try here http://www.buyautoparts.com/

crap, now i am more confused as to what part on the back of the title that i need to sign. Can someone please tell me?

Ok i just called MVA and they told me all i had to do is sign the back of the title over to her. No need for bill of sale stuff. I made it clear to the guy that i am giving the car to my aunt. Looks like if the car is more than 10yrs old they don't care anymore.