Excellent video on the Lexus LS430 from the Car Care Nut
07-24-23, 04:39 PM
#16
I think the problem is with a staining of the PS fluid reservoir - you think the fluid is at the high mark of the stain but in fact it is not - you are leaking fluid and the level falls so far the PS pump starts to have issues. If you are on top of the fluid level you are ok. If the staining is bad and you neglectful in checking the level then just replace the reservoir.
I think regarding the wire harness he is referring to the plastic connectors everywhere - they get brittle with time and clumsy hands or tools can and will break them. Handle them with care if they are original. .
I think regarding the wire harness he is referring to the plastic connectors everywhere - they get brittle with time and clumsy hands or tools can and will break them. Handle them with care if they are original. .
07-24-23, 07:51 PM
#17
Ya I watched it and was wondering about the power steering reservoir…something about the filter in it goes bad eventually? I think I’m due for a PS fluid flush. Is it worth changing out the reservoir? I think the part is like $250.
07-25-23, 08:57 AM
#18
If it's not broken, not worth the money. There was a video on getting it cleaned, but it was somewhat time intensive. Good luck.
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09-03-23, 04:34 PM
#19
It's not quite that ... his point is that if the walls of the reservoir are stained, the very fine filter in the base of the reservoir may be getting clogged, and if it does, say goodbye to the p/s pump. It's very easy to change out the reservoir and if you order one direct from Japan they are far far cheaper than from a US Lexus dealer.
I think the problem is with a staining of the PS fluid reservoir - you think the fluid is at the high mark of the stain but in fact it is not - you are leaking fluid and the level falls so far the PS pump starts to have issues. If you are on top of the fluid level you are ok. If the staining is bad and you neglectful in checking the level then just replace the reservoir.
I think regarding the wire harness he is referring to the plastic connectors everywhere - they get brittle with time and clumsy hands or tools can and will break them. Handle them with care if they are original. .
I think regarding the wire harness he is referring to the plastic connectors everywhere - they get brittle with time and clumsy hands or tools can and will break them. Handle them with care if they are original. .
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aypues (09-03-23)
09-03-23, 05:57 PM
#20
It's not quite that ... his point is that if the walls of the reservoir are stained, the very fine filter in the base of the reservoir may be getting clogged, and if it does, say goodbye to the p/s pump. It's very easy to change out the reservoir and if you order one direct from Japan they are far far cheaper than from a US Lexus dealer.
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