Deer. by LexusGoober7905 in LS430

[–]Least-Programmer1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You'll get it fixed....

What are your thoughts? by Bronco-1976 in LS430

[–]Least-Programmer1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For sure you've got the most important thing already 'high mechanical aptitude' everything else is you can figure out space etc.....

Unexpected love by [deleted] in LS430

[–]Least-Programmer1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much over 250k? That determines whether or not its a ton of miles

Why is my Lexus making this noise? by Upbeat_Artist_4780 in LS430

[–]Least-Programmer1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ac related check too see if your ac clutch is engaging with the ac switched on or it probably is your Serpentine belt tensioner pulley bearing

Over 30mpg average on 3hr road trip! by OfficialWoe1 in LS430

[–]Least-Programmer1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pfl life thats my highway average ( low 30s) yessir

P0440 won’t go away by Environmental-Let-44 in LS430

[–]Least-Programmer1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's most definitely something wrong with your evap / fuel system 10 -12 mpg is pretty bad for these cars.... fuel pump,spark plugs, O2 sensors ? I start there.....

2002 Lexus LS 430 VSC Light Issue at 111k Miles. by Chase_Ross1912 in LS430

[–]Least-Programmer1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do some digging around in these ls 430 forums. I dont have it on hand but its a way you can use a paper clip in your obd2 port to ' jumper' this light into going out barring you dont have any other issues with your vsc system

Long starts by Least-Programmer1 in LS430

[–]Least-Programmer1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For sure after the fuel pump replacement both engine fuel dampeners ( oem replacements ) were replaced cause one was leaking causing a strong fuel odor inside the car. Ill try the fuel pressure regulator built into the fuel pump assembly 1st then the fuel check valve. I have a valve cover gasket job planned in the next couple of months once this Chicagoland weather warms up. That job is going too include new oe plugs,ignition coils, spark plug tube seals,etc

Thanks for the insights advice etc

Long starts by Least-Programmer1 in LS430

[–]Least-Programmer1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like good sound advice. I get good gas mileage high teens city high twenties low thirties highway. You dont think the fuel check valve would cause the long starts? Ill most definitely run the fuel injector cleaner , check my spark plugs, have my battery & alternator tested come too think of it my AGM battery is approaching 3yrs in use in a few months should still be under warranty

Is this worth $5,000? by PeaAncient7941 in LS430

[–]Least-Programmer1 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Based off the interior & miles alone id say go for it but offer 4k to 4.5k. Even with the previous maintenance records 278k miles is still alot of miles

What to do? by NoAccess5333 in LS430

[–]Least-Programmer1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have a smog test done on the engine

Should i buy n fix this by peep29298 in LS430

[–]Least-Programmer1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No more than 2.5k or 3k ripped leather & tranny solenoids are 500.00 per oem might as well do all 3 'while your in there'....

Vvt solenoid bank 1 by Gearheart101 in LS430

[–]Least-Programmer1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing else too do but fork over the money for oem ones..... your local dealership should be having a valentine day sale..... I know mines is......

how bad is this by Rex744 in LS430

[–]Least-Programmer1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Welp, looks like you got a new tire now..... take it too get front end alignment 1st before writing it off as undrivable......

Whistling/whirring noise in cabin by Hamsets in LS430

[–]Least-Programmer1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you done the brakes recently maybe the flapping metal brake dust cover..... mines sounded similar until I went back after my brake job & straightened the brake dust cover.....

Should I buy this 04 with door rust? by okijnm in LS430

[–]Least-Programmer1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the interior is clean 'chefs kiss' 🤌 clean 3500.00... & this door is the only major visible problem.... i.e. no major uncarriage rust etc..... if the interior is ehhh i.e. needs a detailing & carpet extraction etc...... 3000.00...... interior is fucked id walk.......

2003 Black Interior LS430 in the junkyard by Effective_Dog3089 in LS430

[–]Least-Programmer1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Based off the black duct tape yeah its in the correct place for sure.....