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    3UZ-FE Noobie Wiring Help

    So I installed a JDM motor and kept the accompanying ECU and harness. Motor did not start and I sent it to a local shop to see if they can fix it. if they want to charge a reasonable amount then fine. If they try to rob me then the motor comes back, I will put the old harness and old ecu on...
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    Help Starting Swapped JDM 3UZ in 2002 Lexus

    Thanks for the response. I will get a code reader and see what it says. Will also call some local shops and maybe pay $$$ to have them work it out. I'm way over my head when it comes to electronics. It was a considerable challenge to swap-out the motor:(. So I have have some money to date.
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    Help Starting Swapped JDM 3UZ in 2002 Lexus

    OK, so I swapped out the motor and connected all the stuff and everything looks correct. I insert key in ignition and all electronics (dash, radio, etc.) come-up as if ready to start. I'm not sure if I have auto shifting in proper set-up so maybe this is an issue. So I put a jumper into the...
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    3uz-fe swap in 2003 LS 430 Questions

    In a separate thread I asked if a 1uz could be installed in place of a 3 uz. I have decided to stick with the 3uz based upon feedback here and elsewhere. I'm planning on buying a motor on ebay (yikes seller has 100% feedback though). Perhaps you could give some advice on the following...
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    2003 LS 430 Motor Overheated Advice

    Hi, I have posted a similar post over at club lexus and I found this site there. My 2003 LS 430 with 220K miles was driven 30 minutes by my wife without fluids and stopped running. It was re-startable but had zero power. Did a compression test and here are the results: Driver Side front...


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