# \#ls400 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/ls400/53.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [1996 Lexus LS 400 runs badly when it’s wet out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-lexus-ls-400-runs-badly-when-it-s-wet-out/138173)
**Author:** [@JamieDean](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JamieDean)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2019, 7:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-lexus-ls-400-runs-badly-when-it-s-wet-out/138173 "2019-04-09T07:22:58Z")
I have a 96 Lexus Ls400 that runs very badly when it’s wet out have replaced both plugs and wires And I have no clue what is wring with it --- ## [How wise would be to buy a car made in 1996?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-wise-would-be-to-buy-a-car-made-in-1996/118735)
**Author:** [@PhoenixSS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhoenixSS)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2018, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-wise-would-be-to-buy-a-car-made-in-1996/118735 "2018-06-07T02:20:09Z")
Hi, I’m a student and to make understand my situation, I’m talking a bit details of myself. My monthly income is just above 1k. For an urgent condition, I am in a real need of a car. As of option, I’ve a 2002 Toyota Cam… --- ## [1994 Lexus LS 400 worth fixing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-lexus-ls-400-worth-fixing/118308)
**Author:** [@glovermillion](https://community.cartalk.com/u/glovermillion)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-lexus-ls-400-worth-fixing/118308 "2018-05-29T19:22:13Z")
i have a 94 lexus ls400. it was hard to start and i took to the dealer. very clean inside and out with just over 100,000.the ecu relau power in 10 causes fuel pump to operate in 5.ov. needs new instrument cluster, dash … --- ## [Finding a gas leak in a 2010 Lexus LS 400](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-a-gas-leak-in-a-2010-lexus-ls-400/116275)
**Author:** [@Simon46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Simon46)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2018, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/finding-a-gas-leak-in-a-2010-lexus-ls-400/116275 "2018-04-25T21:42:06Z")
If the mechanic can’t tell where the gas leak is coming from, where is it coming from? --- ## [Heating up engine with premium](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heating-up-engine-with-premium/111597)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2018, 3:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heating-up-engine-with-premium/111597 "2018-01-25T03:08:47Z")
1999 Lexus LS400. My son’s car takes forever to heat up. I stress that it does reach normal operating temperature, but you have to drive it for like 20 min to do so. We have been using regular gas to save money; it runs … --- ## [Oil Loss in 1999 Lexux V8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-loss-in-1999-lexux-v8/110379)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2017, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-loss-in-1999-lexux-v8/110379 "2017-12-16T19:54:56Z")
1999 Lexus LS. Used engine installed 200 mi from home in son’s car. Used engine allegedly 100k on it. Oil loss at the rate of about 1 qt per hour. Got the car home, kept topped up. Strangely, no oil drops on pavement, n… --- ## [Intermittent lifter problem possible?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-lifter-problem-possible/107892)
**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-lifter-problem-possible/107892 "2017-09-19T19:11:02Z")
1999 Lexus LS400. Car has been running quiet and beautiful. So yesterday I start it and I hear what sounds like a very loud lifter. The sound gradually diminishes as they often do. Next time I start it there is no pr… --- ## [Bypass factory AMP 92 LS400](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bypass-factory-amp-92-ls400/87419)
**Author:** [@wiiman3893](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wiiman3893)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2014, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bypass-factory-amp-92-ls400/87419 "2014-09-30T17:04:05Z")
I am looking at bypassing my factory amp in my 92 lexus LS400, but I cannot find any pin diagrams to tell me which pins my speakers are connected to. Does anyone know where I can find one or the easiest way to find out w… --- ## [96 Lexus LS400 Nakamichi radio comes on intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-lexus-ls400-nakamichi-radio-comes-on-intermittently/81708)
**Author:** [@nomadsal](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nomadsal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2013, 5:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-lexus-ls400-nakamichi-radio-comes-on-intermittently/81708 "2013-10-09T05:31:03Z")
When driving the radio will occasionally suddenly come on very low and then volume will build. When the car stops and the ignition turned off the radio will not restart when when the engine is restarted. There are tim… --- ## [Lexus ls400 1994](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-ls400-1994/70687)
**Author:** [@crazylady61](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crazylady61)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2012, 12:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-ls400-1994/70687 "2012-02-05T00:27:01Z")
My mom owns a lexis ls 400 and is having problems with it sputtering. I have been trying the Internet with no good results. She has had it "fixed " two times, which did nothing. New spark plugs and a tune up, a new fu… --- ## [The Lexus Aquatic-- the car most likely has blocked sunroof drains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-lexus-aquatic-the-car-most-likely-has-blocked-sunroof-drains/67358)
**Author:** [@joedoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joedoe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2011, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-lexus-aquatic-the-car-most-likely-has-blocked-sunroof-drains/67358 "2011-08-24T01:09:27Z")
Hey guys- The Lexus LS400 with the mysterious water accumulation almost certainly has blocked sunroof drain(s). The water can back up and often drips out over the steering wheel if they are blocked. Take it to a car … --- ## [Clunk/knocking noise in 2000 LS400](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunk-knocking-noise-in-2000-ls400/30705)
**Author:** [@franck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/franck)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2009, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunk-knocking-noise-in-2000-ls400/30705 "2009-05-19T23:15:24Z")
Have had all struts replaced two weeks ago. What else might be causing this noise problem, which occurs at any speed over certain bumps and dips; getting more frequent. Feel a vibration/slight shaking in steering wheel… --- ## [Quirky Dashboard Lights on 1994 Lexus LS400](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quirky-dashboard-lights-on-1994-lexus-ls400/67)
**Author:** [@CaptainD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CaptainD)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2007, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quirky-dashboard-lights-on-1994-lexus-ls400/67 "2007-09-08T17:28:36Z")
I have a 1994 Lexus LS400. All the dashboard lights, including the needles, are all lit. When I start the car and it is less than about 50 degrees out, the dash lights don't come on. They remain out until the engine warm…