I repaired a steering column on 1997 Lexus LS400. The column would not go down when I put in the key, or when I pushed down on the switch. All I would hear w…
I repaired a steering column on 1997 Lexus LS400. The column would not go down when I put in the key, or when I pushed down on the switch. All I would hear w…
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thanks for info on the sc.. I have a 1999 that I need to fix
DUDE I JUST DID MY CAR I HAVE A 1991 LS400 IT WORKS GREAT THANKS MAN
Thx u for this Video I have a 95 Lexus sc400 and I tried this and it work
Saved a bunch a time and money. Thank you.
Note: if you have an SC300, there is a 3rd screw behind the steering wheel. You have to turn the wheel a quarter turn to the left to access the 3rd screw head.
pack a lil’ more grease in there too….quiets it down.
just flip the plastic gear around….ez as that.
Thank you so much for this video! My father is thrilled that I have his motorized steering column working properly in his ’96 LS400 again! Perfect father’s day gift!
Good looking out man bout work on mine tomorrow
Appreciate it thanks for your help!!!!!!
excellent tip. my fix was a rubber key identifying ring. perfect fit with little blue plastic gear.
I have a 2000 LS 400 and the bottom cover that has to be removed has two additional screws that have to be removed. They are hidden behind the steering wheel, so you have to turn the wheel to the right to expose the left screw and to the left to expose the right screw. My problem was different….mine worked but groaned when you pulled the key out and the wheel raised up. A little silicone grease on the worm gear on the left side of the wheel put it back to silent movement. GREAT CAR!!!!!
Awesome! mate !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome! mate !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Only a fool would dislike this video.. .. Awesome video dude..
Thank you man this was everything I have a 98 Lexus sc300 the same process worked on this car
Great Video! Just fixed wifes 1998 LS 400 with your instructions, used garden hose washer for spacer. thanks again worked like a charm.
This video was super helpful. I had the exact same problem, fixed it w/ in 45min. Thanks for posting this video.
Nice tip, going to try this in my Lexus.
Will this work for my 1991 Lexus LS400? same exact thing is happening to me! I heard a strip gear sound and now my steering will only go up and not down!!!!!!!!!!! HELP! please! I cannot afford to take it in to a dealer or shop! HELP! Thanks! for your VIDEO!
The dark trash in housing is the remains of what looked to be a felt washer. Yes, felt. I bought a rubber grommet from Home Depot, cut it in half and slipped it right in there. Fit perfect. I put in the sprocket and it was nice and flush. Sprocket is now dead on.
Half of a $1.12 rubber grommet, 20 minutes and a little spilled blood (during cutting grommet) and everything was working great!
Lexus wanted $3700. I may circulate fliers for $200. 🙂
I’m going to try this fix over the weekend on my ’95 LS400.
Took mine to the Lexus dealership yesterday and told them the motor is working (you can hear it) and just the gear needs to be replaced. They gave me a quote for $3,700 to replace the telescopic and tilt gear assemblies.
If the gear is shot and can’t be used, I saw someone on eBay selling the gear for $30. If the motor still works, that is far better than $3,700!!!
Superb video!! Fixed my 95 in about 20 min. Used the hose washer method. 95 has 2 screws on top of column cover that can be reached by turning wheel.( thank you 38ph60)
You saved me $500 !!! Thank you very much i did exactly what you did in the video and it worked!! God bless
Excellent video BUT omits to say that there are two screws holding the clam shell which covers the steering column located on the front face of the shell. These are normally hidden by the wheel but can be accessed by rotating it 90degrees counter clockwise then clockwise.
Thanks for the video. I have the same problem with my 94 LS400. I will replace the gear, available on Amazon, and used a nylon washer.
I did the same thing to my Lexus but I have a 1992 ls Lexus 400. And the idea work so good ..
Does it still work???…=;o)…
mine did that for about 2 weeks then it fixed itself 🙂
I wish mine was this easy. I have no clue whats going on with it but when its hot or if you take a minute to set it then it stops working for up and down. I’m thinking worn or dirty brushes and motor.
Fantastic, clear, concise – even which specific tools were used – I used bent paper clips to remove the gear. Just fixed my 1998 LS400 in a half an hour including making a spacer from a garden hose washer with a plastic washer cut from a yogurt container top (less friction than the washer). And I’m no mechanic. Works great. Thank you.
Hey this is one of the best videos on the tube. I have a 1993 SC400. So I found your video and it saved me a lot of money. when I opened the steering column the motor was exactly the same as the LS you demonstrated on. This was truly a money saver.Thanks for thevideo posting.
Great video, I just fix my 97 LS 400…. Thanks….next project is that air suspension… maybe, I can find a video for that too…
i have a same modem n year. Where can i find Automatic choke can u find me the location please. i have mitchellondemand but i can’t find it in emission section so please find me a location of the choke thanks in advance.
just did this on my sc400, used a rubber water hose washer packed it with wheel bearing grease and it works great thanks for vid
Good job! Definitely saved a few quid there (bucks)
why 21 dislikes (has of now) he was thorough and completed the task! Would rather take it to the dealer!!
I have time this weekend so i might open it up and try to find the problem I will let you know if i fix it.
oh and I have a 98-00 gen LS400
2000
what year?
I was to have my 98 Lexus LS400 in the shop for the tilt not working. At 10:30PM the night before, I found this clip while looking for the cost of the part the Lexus mechanic had said would cost $400+ including labor. I asked my dad for the listed equipment (teeth cleaning hooks work great) and attacked my steering wheel. They were cracking up at their tightwad, nervy daughter. I was beating on their door at 11:00 though telling them it worked!!!! I used the zip tie. Thank you ssssssooooooo muc
I HAVE A 98LS SAME PROBLEM!! JUST FIXED IT WITH A TIE RAP!!!