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Old 09-11-10, 09:10 AM
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Exclamation dashboard warning light

Hi,

quick question, i got the warning light on my es300 '93, the one that has the yellow colored oil can with a squiggly line under it. it comes on and off randomly.

what does it exactly mean?

awaiting for your swift responses
Old 09-12-10, 02:17 PM
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so like...not one of the 20+ people who read this post know what that light indicates? :S
Old 09-13-10, 03:26 AM
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seriously???40+ people now and not one knows wht that indicator means?please hellpp me out here guys
Old 09-13-10, 07:16 AM
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Could be the check oil indicator. Make sure you have enough oil.
Old 09-13-10, 02:27 PM
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the thing is, ive done everything..changed all the oils etc, so wht i need is some one with a user manual for a lexus, or some one who is 100% sure he/she knows wht tht sign means.

so if annnyyone knows please help!!
Old 09-13-10, 06:43 PM
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Just a suggestion, post a pic. It will help greatly and eliminate guessing and confusion.
Old 09-14-10, 02:25 PM
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ok here are 2 pics of the symbol i mean...ignore the "check engine" light..its the one next to it
Attached Thumbnails dashboard warning light-dsc00559.jpg   dashboard warning light-dsc00561.jpg  
Old 09-14-10, 09:13 PM
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take it to autozone for a free scan, but i would have to say low oil pressure
Old 09-14-10, 09:18 PM
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Pretty sure its the low oil level light, the low oil pressure light looks different I believe. Might want to check your dipstick. If you recently changed your oil and it's low already you also might want to see if you have any leaks.

Hope I helped.
Old 09-15-10, 06:40 AM
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"IGNORE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" Famous last words.......

That light is the low oil level light. Either you didnt add enough oil, or need to fix the sensor in the oil pan.

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Old 09-15-10, 07:25 AM
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Go to manualspace.com, download the manual, go to BE Body electrical, page 168.
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If you know you've got enough oil it's probably the oil sensor, I hear this comes up abit with the 2nd Gen ES
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Originally Posted by mike96sc2
take it to autozone for a free scan, but i would have to say low oil pressure
It's the oil light, mine goes on and off every 1,500 - 2,000 miles because of the valve cover gasket....

Also, No AutoZone for a 93, Must be a 95 or above and OBDII for Autozone to scan it....

Check engine light codes are alot easer to check on these cars (OBD1).

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thanx alot people...ok it must be a glitch in the oil sensor then, cuz the oil levels are ok..

- any one have a working link to the owners manual for a 93 es300..i cant seem to find the owners manual (i have the technical training manual).
- any one have a walk through or have an idea how to get to the oil sensor in the oil pan?

thanx alot again!
Old 09-18-10, 01:34 AM
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can anyone get back to my comment above?

also how about this: that symbol could mean that the oil temperature is rising etc?is that a possibility, or is that a different symbol?

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