Just bought an UL LS430 and have questions
03-20-14, 04:33 AM
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Brake light is an easy fix. Get into backseat and facing rearward slightly karate chop the plastic holder towards the passenger side. It will move about a third of an inch. Pull back and up and it should come out. Go to autozone and replace bulb. You get two for eight bucks. Don't touch bulb when installing Use latex gloves. You can also google it and get the instructions
03-20-14, 06:39 AM
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Brake light is an easy fix. Get into backseat and facing rearward slightly karate chop the plastic holder towards the passenger side. It will move about a third of an inch. Pull back and up and it should come out. Go to autozone and replace bulb. You get two for eight bucks. Don't touch bulb when installing Use latex gloves. You can also google it and get the instructions
03-20-14, 10:55 AM
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Thank you for the helpful post. I see that same part is 45 bux shipped on ebay. I wonder what shipping would be from Sewell and how long it would take. I am having my car detailed soon so the sooner the better. And what about part # 87139-YZZ01 which is an in cabin filter , do I need that as well ?.
03-20-14, 12:03 PM
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I went to advance auto parts today to get some cleaning supplies and the third brake light bulbs. They had the Denso filter in stock for around 28 bux if i recall but i passed on it. Guess I will just place an order with Sewell. It's been years since i ordered from them, do I contact them thru the forum or call them ?
03-20-14, 12:08 PM
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Cleaned the car up a little today altho it is getting a real detail at the end of next week which will be hand wash, clay bar, hand wash, polish , buff and wax. My friends brother is doing it and he has done a bunch of high end show cars , I'm sure it is gonna bring out every imperfection 
Here is what I have for now. Gonna fix all the stuff that needs fixing, address the odor in the car and also order the Data System controller for the air suspension asap
Here is what I have for now. Gonna fix all the stuff that needs fixing, address the odor in the car and also order the Data System controller for the air suspension asap
03-20-14, 12:32 PM
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I went to advance auto parts today to get some cleaning supplies and the third brake light bulbs. They had the Denso filter in stock for around 28 bux if i recall but i passed on it. Guess I will just place an order with Sewell. It's been years since i ordered from them, do I contact them thru the forum or call them ?
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/
03-20-14, 03:40 PM
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my third brake light bulb works but only the brake portion of the light works. If you can turn your lights on to test the function of the running light in the third brake light then you must have an issue somewhere.
Mine only works when you apply the brakes but does not turn on when the rest of the lights are turning on. I foudn the problem to be a shorted socket that the bulb plugs into. Going to have to soder in a new socket in order for the running lights to work.
Mine only works when you apply the brakes but does not turn on when the rest of the lights are turning on. I foudn the problem to be a shorted socket that the bulb plugs into. Going to have to soder in a new socket in order for the running lights to work.
03-20-14, 05:50 PM
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It doesnt help that I have a 600 foot long gravel driveway either. I have been crawling up and down my driveway since I got this car. As long as I go slow it's fine. Getting rid of my outside cats tmrw since they have already been on my LS several times now. Soon I will be listing my house for sale and moving back to the suburbs where I will have pavement and a 2 car garage . Luckily I work from home mostly so I do not have to park my car somewhere out in public all day
03-20-14, 06:05 PM
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And I notice the ultra luxury floor mats in black are discontinued , whats different bout them from the standard ones on other LS models ?
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03-21-14, 04:18 AM
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my third brake light bulb works but only the brake portion of the light works. If you can turn your lights on to test the function of the running light in the third brake light then you must have an issue somewhere.
Mine only works when you apply the brakes but does not turn on when the rest of the lights are turning on. I foudn the problem to be a shorted socket that the bulb plugs into. Going to have to soder in a new socket in order for the running lights to work.
Mine only works when you apply the brakes but does not turn on when the rest of the lights are turning on. I foudn the problem to be a shorted socket that the bulb plugs into. Going to have to soder in a new socket in order for the running lights to work.
03-21-14, 04:35 AM
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It doesnt help that I have a 600 foot long gravel driveway either. I have been crawling up and down my driveway since I got this car. As long as I go slow it's fine. Getting rid of my outside cats tmrw since they have already been on my LS several times now. Soon I will be listing my house for sale and moving back to the suburbs where I will have pavement and a 2 car garage . Luckily I work from home mostly so I do not have to park my car somewhere out in public all day
03-21-14, 05:12 AM
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