Why does Lexus LS400 air suspension leak air?
This problem normal happen in the morning. Why? well, the car seat over night the air suspension leak air and loose its compression. Once the engine started, the air suspension sensor detect the problem and pump more air into the AS shocks to normalized the height.
What kind of damper does a Lexus LS400 use?
Most OEM suspension utilizes the twin tube damper set up because it allows for more suspension stroke and improves ride quality. Monotube dampers hold the gas and the shock in one tube, separating the liquid from the gas with a floating piston.
Where do you put the jumper wire on a Lexus LS400?
For engine and transmission codes you place the jumper wire in Te1 and E1. For air bag codes, ABS and TRAC codes, you place the jumper wire in Tc and E1.
How much does a Lexus air suspension shock cost?
However, used air suspension shock would not last for too long because most AS shocks would go bad after 12-14 years of life. I decided to purchase a new shock from a local Lexus dealer. The cost was $960 and that was with a discount. The retail for the Lexus Air Suspension shock is $1,150 each. Ouch!
This problem normal happen in the morning. Why? well, the car seat over night the air suspension leak air and loose its compression. Once the engine started, the air suspension sensor detect the problem and pump more air into the AS shocks to normalized the height.
Where are the bolts on the LS400 air suspension?
There are 2 sets of 14 mm bolts on top of the Air Suspension. Unbolt the upper 3 bolts first, then disconnect the wire clip. Proceed to loosen the lower set of bolts. Loosen, but not completely unbolt. There three bolts you have to take out in the bottom portion. 1.
How to change the rear struts on a Lexus LS400?
Here are the procedure of changing the rear struts: 1) Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear seat cushion and rear seat back. Please see Upgrade Fuel Pump for rear seat removal instruction. Remove right and left scuff plates. Remove right and left roof side inner garnishes. Remove package trim.
However, used air suspension shock would not last for too long because most AS shocks would go bad after 12-14 years of life. I decided to purchase a new shock from a local Lexus dealer. The cost was $960 and that was with a discount. The retail for the Lexus Air Suspension shock is $1,150 each. Ouch!