Yes. They tried switching them on the rims and kept them directional as they rotated them side to side and that didn’t help. They replaced those with another set of four tires same result. I had the alignment checked in between these events and nothing wrong with it all right on the specs.

You're welcome. I've used car covers on my cars (at my place of employment) for more than 25 years. I've also rented an LC500 for a day. It really makes you feel like a billionaire!

That's actually a good clue. Since the antenna retracts as soon as you turn the key off, the antenna motor and mast are working properly. The issue is likely that the aftermarket radio was wired so the power antenna receives 12 volts whenever the ignition is on, instead of only when the radio is being used. As a result, the antenna stays up anytime the key is on, regardless of whether the radio itself is turned off. For the car wash, the easiest workaround is to turn the car off and let the antenna retract before entering. Long-term, if you'd like the antenna to behave like factory, the radio wiring behind the head unit will need to be checked. The installer may have connected the antenna trigger wire to the amp remote or another ignition-powered wire instead of a dedicated power antenna output. If you know the brand/model of the aftermarket radio, I may be able to tell you whether it has a separate power antenna lead and how it should be wired.

One additional tip: if the original handle broke from corrosion, inspect the surrounding sheet metal and fasteners while the panel is off. Water can collect in that area and cause the mounting hardware to rust.

The two issues may actually be related. 1. Battery keeps dyingIf you have water in the driver's rear footwell, I'd be suspicious of water intrusion affecting wiring or electronic modules before assuming the new Interstate battery is bad. Common causes on a 1998-2000 LS400 include: Parasitic battery drain from a circuit staying awake Alternator diode failure (alternator charges normally but drains the battery when parked) Trunk light, vanity light, glovebox light, or door switch staying on Water intrusion causing corrosion in wiring harnesses or connectors Aftermarket alarm, stereo, GPS, etc. A quick test: Fully charge the battery. Disconnect the negative cable and connect an ammeter in series. Let the car sit 15-30 minutes so modules go to sleep. Current draw should generally be under about 50 mA. If it's higher, pull fuses one at a time until the draw drops. Because you have known water leaks, I'd inspect: Driver-side kick panel connectors Left rear floor harnesses under the carpet Any wiring beneath the wet carpet Wet carpets can hold water for weeks and create electrical problems. 2. Rear sunroof drainsThe LS400 sunroof cassette has four drain tubes, one at each corner. The fronts usually exit behind the front fenders and are easy to access. The rear drains are harder to find because they run down the C-pillars. For your 1999 LS400: Open the sunroof fully. Look into the sunroof tray. The rear drain openings are located in the rear left and rear right corners of the sunroof cassette. They are small holes tucked into the corners and can be difficult to see without a flashlight. To clear them: Use a flashlight and find the rear corner holes. Feed flexible weed-whacker line (not metal wire) into the hole. Gently work the line downward. Pour a small amount of water into the rear corner and verify it exits underneath the car near the rear wheel/C-pillar area. Do not use compressed air at high pressure because it can blow the drain tube off the cassette. One thing to verifySince you found water in both the front driver footwell and rear driver footwell, I'd also inspect: Driver-side windshield molding/seal Cowl drains under the windshield Sunroof drains Door vapor barrier behind the driver door panel A clogged rear sunroof drain would definitely explain water appearing in the rear driver's side floor, but water in the front and rear driver's side sometimes points to a cowl drain or windshield leak as well.