Don33

Two answers. 1. I have had my 2002 since new and have had only Michelin Primacys (or the previous equivalent). The dealer swapped out the garbage OEM Yokohamas at my request at delivery just to keep me as a customer. Yes, they do cost more but they last a very long time and are extremely quiet as well as providing the ride I wanted. They also have very low rolling resistance for better gas mileage. 2.Re: the tires leaking air. It may be a rim leak. I have experienced this on several wheels. They are chrome Lexus wheels and have been told that this is very common for the LS 430 chromes

I have a 2002 LS and have had the same problem several times. I am told that the wheels from 01-04 tended to corrode. The chrome plating also tends to peel off. The tire shop told me that the only solution, if you intend to keep the wheels, is to remove the tires and carefully clean the insides of the rims. I have had some luck with deflating the tire and pushing the bead down while using a strong water spray. This lasts for a year or so. I'm installing new wheels next week as a permanent repair. Good luck.

Thanks for the reply...good information.

I would like to put new factory wheels on my 2002 LS 430. They are currently 16-inch and I want to keep them the same size. There are may alternatives from Lexus and Toyota but not in a 7-inch width. My question for you is; can I use 6.5 or 7.5 (-.5 or +.5) safely and without negatively affecting handling, braking, etc? Thanks.

Perfect! Thanks

Thanks, Steve. I'll try the swap today. Also, what does PCD stand for and what does it mean?

Shortly after I purchased my 2002 LS 430, I installed a Motorola Bluetooth HF1000 Bluetooth Car Kit. It is a hardwired kit that doesn't go through the radio by performs perfectly. The voice recognition is excellent. I powered it from the fuse box in the passenger kick panel. It will take about two-three hours to install and cosst approx. $180. BTW a 2002 LS 430 with 30-K is a gem! I just turned 115K. Good luck. http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Bluetooth-HF1000-Car-Kit/dp/B0008IV508

Hello everyone. My wife has finally decided that my LS 430 is a better car than her Caddy even though it is older and has three time the mileage. She does, however like the chrome wheels on her car better than those on the Lexus. I am wondering if I can swap the wheels between the two. The lug bolt spacing measures the same, but I have no clue about clearances for the calipers. Her Caddy is 2003 Deville...the Lexus si a 2002 LS 430. Same tires on both. Thanks

I had the same problem a few weeks ago and got the solution here. Jumper.pdf

Thanks Guru! I followed the instructions that you pointed me to and they worked perfectly. VSC code is gone.

Thanks for th reply. I disconnected the battery which should have reset the codes but as soon as I stared the card and put it in drive, the light and chime activated.

Hi all. Friday I took my 2002 LS 430 to my regular shop for some routine maintenance. They have been caring for my cars since 1990 with excellent results. I had the spark plugs changed, the coolant flushed and changed, and the brake fluid flushed and changed. Now I am getting a VCS and warning lights on the dash. No others just the VSC off and the exclamation point. When the car is first started there are no warning lights during POST but after I put it gear and begin to move forward, the lights come on. I searched for any loose wires and vacuum hoses but found none. I also disconnected the battery and cleaned the connections although they weren’t dirty. Any thoughts? BTW I searched the site but found only issues with multiple lights. Thanks

I just ordered the update for my 2002 LS from Sewell Lexus in Dallas.

I took the module out just last week due to the same issues. Once out, the switch comes apart fairly easily and it is very easy to clean the contacts. It is also easy to reinstall. Now it works like new. Take your time so as not to harm the material around the switch. Good Luck.

Yesterday I noticed that one of my tires was down to 23 psi from 30. I inspected and soaped the entire tire and found nothing. Then I read the board. A couple of members told of their tires leaking where the tire meets the rim due to corrosion. I removed the tire and laid it flat and then poured a soap solution in the bead grove. Within seconds there were tiny bubbles. I marked the spot. I deflated the tire hoping I could inspect the area. I managed to safely pry the bead down a little and found no corrosion. However, I found a small bar-code label exactly where the leak was and where the tire meets the rim. I carefully removed the label, re-inflated the tire and the leak was gone. This is a 2002 with 97K in so Cal. The tire is a Michelin Primacy from Costco.