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Old 06-11-12, 11:20 PM
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Got in my car from a long day at work next thing I notice is my afs light is blinking outta of control, kinda lost on wats going on. Just need so advice on wat the problem is and a solution for it
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Yes I also did a search but everyone with that issue did some sort of modification to the car from suspension to bulbs, my vehicle is stock except for tints on windows
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You need to get codes read so you know what specific error codes the EC is throwing.
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Is your car an ultra luxury model?
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No I have the basic model… I didn't know the afs sensor threw codes… can I go to pepboys or an auto store to have the codes checked out
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Originally Posted by B43088
Got in my car from a long day at work next thing I notice is my afs light is blinking outta of control, kinda lost on wats going on. Just need so advice on wat the problem is and a solution for it
Replace axle height sensor. Easy DIY project.

see below:

http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums...4&#entry356824
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Originally Posted by curiousB
Replace axle height sensor. Easy DIY project.

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http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums...4&#entry356824
I got in the car this morin to head to work and the lights did the normal motion and the light us not blinking anymore, sonim just glad it fixed itself… hopefully
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Originally Posted by B43088
I got in the car this morin to head to work and the lights did the normal motion and the light us not blinking anymore, sonim just glad it fixed itself… hopefully


its going to come back. That's how my rear leveling sensor was going out. I think the sensor costs about 350 from what the dealer told me...good luck
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