Tommy_B

I just finished putting an HID conversion kit in my truck (bi-xenon). Works great! I picked them up on Ebay for around $60. I went with the 5000's, only because they are brighter. The higher you go in temperature, the more color you get, but you start to lose brightness. I would assume you would have to do high's and low's separate because they are two different bulbs.

i had heard about the bi-xenon but idk if any car get have those? i tried looking around a little but cant really find much. i think i might jus play it safe and get each, unless someone can tell me that bi-xenon would work.

okay so i just bought some new CLEAR headlight casings for my 96 LS400. Now im looking to put some HID's in. i know im gonna need a conversion kit. but can anylead lead to some good ones? and should i buy a bi-xenon. or get lows and highs seperate? also what temp. i like the blue in 8k but some say 6k is better.

any suggestions?

im looking at installing the kenwood dnx5140 into my ls400. but i want to see some pictures of others with a Double DIN setup.

does anyone have any pics of theirs?

anybodyy?

can anyone help me with this?

i cannot seem to find a wiring harness to fit a 96 ls400.

im trying to put an aftermarket stereo in my ls400, and it looks as if the plug going into the back of the radio looks pretty similar..

from what i know, the blue w/yellow stripe is your hot wire, and the brown wire in the bottom left is your ground.

im not sure if that helped but thats all i know

That's super. I envy you. I wish I had a friend I could have given $150 to to replace mine last December. It's a royal pain. He may be asking for a few (or more) brews after he's done though.

lol yeahh.. i told him it wasnt gonna be easy and he said yeh he knew that but he'd still do it for 150

oh wow, i talked to one of my buddys that works at a local shop, and he told me they would charge $450 to do the starter, but he would do it on the side for $150 :D :D :D

i found this

Power the new deck:

In order to get power into your new deck you will want to splice into the factory plug near the deck. I supplied from plug R 3C upfront. If you observe the plugs you will see one of the gray plugs that has 14 pin slots but only 10 to 12 wires used ( plugs normally are labeled with factory imprint). This plug has a Lavender wire with a Yellow stripe. It is pin No. 1 and this can be your hot wire. You may use Pin No. 14 which is Brown for your ground(Ground 2) from the same plug.

More Information about this Procedure:

Unfortunately you can not use your SUB anymore after this. I have read ways to, but I feel they are a waste because this procedure by-passes the amp so it is pre-amp, honestly how many watts is your deck.

Your going to use wiring diagrams in order to run wires directly from your deck to the speaker wiring junction where the amp is located and connect hardwire them before they enter the amp. This is easier then running all new wires I feel, and takes advantage of the already installed factory wire.

The wiring diagram is listed at the bottom of this post. It is called If1rap96.pdf (You need a pdf reader to view it. Adobe is free but bloatware I suggest Foxit PDF reader its fast, free, and has less ware on your processor.

In order to access your amp....

If its under the seat go to passenger rear door and look down, you will see a plastic molding at the edge of the seat (Move the seat all the way forward up right) The molding has two squares on it, remove these with a pry tool and remove the two Phillips screws. Now the amp wiring is exposed.

CONGRATS.

1996 Lexus LS400 Amplifire Wiring Information

What you see here is 4 plugs pictured below

These are the four plugs pictured from left to right when you expose the amp plugs.

Connector Plugs Descriptions:

S10 B: White

S11 C: Gray

S12 D: Green

S13 A: Orange

Connector Pin Assignments:

Warning: These pins are my interpretation of the diagram. Please view and double check all information.

Pins:

1- Brown/Black - Ground

2- N/A

3- White - Front Right +

4- Red - Rear Left +

5- Yellow – Rear Right -

6- Pink/Blue – Amp +

7- Black - Beep

8- Red- Front Right -

9- White – front Left -

10- Black – Front Left +

11- Shielded - Signal Ground 1 (goes to CD/Radio Player)

12- Brown/Red Signal Ground 2 (goes to CD/Radio Player)

13- Green – Rear Left -

14- Green – Rear Right –

Pins:

1- Light Green/Black – Woofer + (WOOFER POSITIVE)

2- Light Green / Red – Woofer – (WOOFER NEGATIVE)

3- N/A

4- Brown/Yellow – Signal Ground 4 (to Disc changer)

5- Brown/White – Ground2 (to disc changer)

6- N/A

7- N/A

8- N/A

9- N/A

10- N/A

11- Light Green – CAP+ (to disc changer)

12- Violet – CAP – (to disc changer)

13- N/A

14- N/A

1- Light Green – Front Right + (RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER)

2- Pink – Front Left + (LEFT FRONT SPEAKER)

3- N/A

4- Red – Rear Right + (Rear Door)(RIGHT REAR DOOR SPEAKER)

5- Black – RL+ to Telephone (Rear Door)(LEFT REAR DOOR SPEAKER)

6- Light Blue? – Front Right –(RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER)

7- Violet – Front Left – (LEFT FRONT SPEAKER)

8- N/A

9- N/A

10- N/A

11- N/A

12- White – Rear Right –(Rear Door)(RIGHT REAR DOOR)

13- Yellow – Right Left Negative (Rear Door) (LEFT REAR DOOR)

Pins:

1- Brown – Ground 4 (to CD Player)

2- Lavender/Yellow +B1 (to CD changer) Radio No. 1 fuse 20A

3- Shielded – Signal Ground 3 (to CD Player)

4- Brown – Ground 5 (to CD Player)

5- Lavender/Yellow –B2 (to CD player)

6- Gray – ACC1 – Radio No. 2 fuse (7.5A)

7- Light Blue – Mute (to CD Player)

8- White – HAP - (to CD Player)

9- Black – HAP + (to CD Player)

In order to run the deck preamp your going to splice into sets of wires on this amp. warning this is a long task be prepared. I bought some small suitable gauge wire from the store and went to work measuring the length I need and a little more for room to work with. The main wires you want to focus on are listed in order below.

The main plug you work with is the GREEN plug S12-D.

(You will notice positive and negative are vertically flush)

Left Front

Positive: Pink/Pin 2

Negative: Violet/Pin 7

Right Front

Positive: Light Green/Pin 1

Negative: Light Blue/Pin 6

Left Rear

Positive: Black/Pin 5

Negative: Yellow/Pin 13

Right Rear

Positive: Red/Pin 4

Negative: White/Pin 12

These are your speakers you will need to hardwire directly to your new unit. Remember to work around your seat position rail when installing the wires. I did not go beneath carpet for my install but, I had minimal wire appearance. I went directly from my amp location, underneath my seat rail, to the mid-console, to the din.

Note: The door speakers in this Lexus factory are also 3 holed speakers, inside of a custom speaker din designed by Lexus. Be sure to check measurements before ordering speakers. Max size should be 5.25". Max depth I would guess 3 to 4.5" tops."

this seemed to really help me

i'm looking at buying the kenwood dnx5140. i found everything at sonicelectronix.com

the wiring harness, the dash kit, and the unit for $575

Try

http://www.crutchfield.com

i went there and found this one.. http://www.crutchfield.com/p_120701761/Rec...ss.html?tp=2977

but do you know if itll work with a double DIN unit or does it not matter?

ive been looking around but can not find a wiring harness. does anyone know where to find one?

I just done one of my 97's a couple of months ago, and YES you will want to do it all at the same time, if you pay someone or do it yourself, lot of work and lot of time.

my parts came from:

http://www.store.partsdinosaur.com/page247.html

everything fit perfect, and the car runs fantastic.

NO LEAKS, NO ISSUES.

thanks for that site. prices are fairly cheap. but does the water pump come with a new gasket?

for the water pump and timing belt 2nd gen http://www.lextreme.com/timing.htm

never put a starter on one of these.

thanks for that site, its the same site i got the starter tutorial from. but do i have to do all that to just get the water pump out? because i do not need to change the timing belt.

im planning on replacing the starter next week, but how hard would it be for me to replace the water pump also?

and is there a tutorial for this anywhere?

thanks for the help, i should be ordering the starter tomorrow.

It's a pita of a job, especially removing the rear bolts.

Here's Lextreme's tutorial:

http://www.lextreme.com/starter.html

Here's a thread with some details on what to expect:

http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...tarter+problems

thanks for that tutorial. :)

or if someone could write out a tutorial for me, that would be great

can anyone give me a link to a good tutorial? ive been looking around but cant really find a good detailed one.

OMG, as most here know I had recently went through a terrible ordeal with my PS fluid leaking. Turns out that 2 years of leaking and adding fluid was the return hose that comes out of the back of the pump. It was a $2 8 inch piece of 3/8 vacuum hose. Also, my idle-up valve was leaking... pliugged that and all is well. For now. <_<

Check the easy things first. I never dreamed it was a $2 hose leaking on mine.

oh wow. yeah i replaced my pump and alternator and it was still leaking, and now i just figured out it was the pressure hoses

1) Find the part number(s): http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/p_U_1996_LEXU...EPGKA_4503.html

2) Look up the part numbers at: http://www.parts.com/lexus/1996-lexus-ls-400-parts.cfm

thanks

do they sell these anywhere?

or am i gonna have to get them made?

i need an alternator plug badlyyy...does anyone have one?

okay so ive read about the power steering leaking problem.

but is there a common place where the leak was found?

The air control valve for the PS pump can cause a number of different problems (leaks, noises, fluid consumption, etc.). It's cheap and easy to replace on the 95-97 too!

oh wow, i wish i knew this before. :o .i already got another one....but atleast ill have a replacement if this one goes out :D

well i should have the alternator, pump, and the lowering stuff put on by the end of the week hopefully..:D

then time for the new avic B)