LakeDog1

Many thanks gentlemen for all the advice. I plan on changing the serpentine belt myself in the next week or so.

2002 LS430 I would like to reprogram my remote key to unlock all doors with one button push, instead of just the driver's door. I would also like to have the horn beep when I lock and unlock the doors with the remote. The owners manual says to request the dealer to perform these changes but the dealer wants $65 to do it. (30 minutes of labor) I did learn from the owners manual that I can control the volume of the chip with a rotary switch above the drivers knee. Anyone have this info? Many thanks for any assistance.

2002 LS430 with 66,000 miles. Has anyone changed their serpentine belt? I mistakenly thought the dealer said he recommended changing my timing belt for $270, but it's the external belt he was recommending changing out. Sorry for the error...... How often should it be changed? I do not see it mentioned in the owner's manual. Thanks....

Anyone have any advice. The local Lexus dealer just recommended replacing the timing belt on my 2002 LS430 with 66,000 miles. The owners manual recommends changing it at 90,000. Has anyone had a failure before 90K? The dealer wants about $270. Would a failure of the belt ruin the top end of the engine?

Jasperaxle: Many thanks, I had just about given up on getting a reply. Please send it to; gjetson05@aol.com Cheers; Roger

Newbie question: I just bought a used rear replacement bumper for my 02 LS430. I hope to replace it myself after its been repainted. Any one have instructions or pics on how to remove the rear bumper? I searched this forum but could not find any info. Thanks guys....