What does Lexus LS mean?
Luxury Sedan
LS stands for Luxury Sedan. The original LS 400 – the car that launched Lexus back in 1989 – was the work of 60 designers, 1,400 engineers, 2,300 technicians and over 200 support workers.
How does adaptive suspension work?
How does adaptive suspension work? Adaptive (or active) suspension systems use sensors and microprocessors to monitor the road beneath its wheels in real time. A computer reads the data as it’s sent over by the sensors and adjusts the shocks and springs to create a smooth driving experience.
What kind of air suspension does a Lexus LS460 have?
While the 2007-’12 Lexus LS460 is neither one of the best selling nor most problematic air suspensions of all time, it is probably one of the most difficult systems to diagnose. If you are not familiar with the system operation, you can throw a lot of parts at it without achieving any results.
When did the Lexus LS 460 come out?
From 2007 to 2012 the Lexus LS 460 was everything anyone could want from a luxury sedan–a sporty, dynamic vehicle that holds the whole family, a gorgeous interior draped in fine leather and wood, and an air suspension that rode like a dream right up until the moment it didn’t.
How do you adjust the ride height on a Lexus LS460?
One of the more difficult tasks on the LS460’s air suspension is adjusting the ride height after installing parts. Trying to adjust the linkages will not work. The only way to adjust the height is by using a scan tool and inputting the ride height measurements. We were unable to load Disqus.
Is there a suspension conversion kit for the LS 460?
Strutmasters, the North Carolina-based “suspension experts” have just added a suspension conversion kit for the Lexus LS 460 to their catalog of celebrated conversion kits. The kit is a dream come true.
While the 2007-’12 Lexus LS460 is neither one of the best selling nor most problematic air suspensions of all time, it is probably one of the most difficult systems to diagnose. If you are not familiar with the system operation, you can throw a lot of parts at it without achieving any results.
Strutmasters, the North Carolina-based “suspension experts” have just added a suspension conversion kit for the Lexus LS 460 to their catalog of celebrated conversion kits. The kit is a dream come true.
From 2007 to 2012 the Lexus LS 460 was everything anyone could want from a luxury sedan–a sporty, dynamic vehicle that holds the whole family, a gorgeous interior draped in fine leather and wood, and an air suspension that rode like a dream right up until the moment it didn’t.
What should I do if I jack up my Lexus LS460?
If you are jacking up the vehicle, Lexus recommends that the engine is off so the system will not attempt to trim the suspension. If the vehicle must be raised with its engine running, connect terminals 11 and 4 of the OBDII connector to stop the vehicle height control operation of the suspension control ECU.