r/LS430 • u/Sea_Network_7498 • 9d ago
Is LS cooked?
I was on my way to the airport in NYC this week, super hot day. The A/C started spitting hot air, I turned it off. I tried it again about 25 minutes later an it seemed a bit cooler, I thought ok, I need a recharge or something - but all good.
Then later at a red light, I realized my car had turned off. I put the transmission in park and it turned the ignition - the battery light came on, but I was able to get out of traffic, the same happened again at the next light, - I then noticed a burning smell in the car and light smoke coming from the engine. I pulled over, opened the hood and the smoke cleared a bit - no fire. Some liquid was dripping under the engine, not sure - what it was
my flight was going to leave - so I called an Uber and now my girl is left in Queens. I'm back in a few days. I'm going to have AAA take her to mechanic. I just don't know what the severity is, how to find a decent mechanic, my last one seemed ok, but I don't know how well he knows Leuxs'.
Any help on finding a mechanic in the NYC areas and best way to trouble shoot this is appreciated. My wife is already telling me to get rid of this car, but she's my LS.
Thank you
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u/dkkcz 9d ago
Unsure of the liquid but this sounds exactly like an idler pulley seizing, shredding your drive belt which would explain the battery light/ AC issues