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Old 01-03-07, 02:00 AM
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i have a 99ls400 and my low washer fluid indicator is on. how do i turn it off. i filled the fluid all the way to the top and its still there. it also still says "break wear" . i changed my breaks 3 months ago. please help
Old 01-03-07, 12:05 PM
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I've had the same problems as you have had before, the windshield fluid is due to a sensor, and with the brake wear light its due to a brake sensor on the passenger side front wheel. once those are changed then you'll be good to go.
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Do you really need the windshield fluid sensor? Just unplug the sensor from the bottom of the windshield fluid bottle and your problem will be solved.
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Either the sensor is faulty or not working like it should. I would first check the connections for the washer pump, and then try and wiggle a stick (or coat hanger) in there... sometimes the sensor gets off alignment... and just needs to be pushed back into place.... if all doesn't work.. then unplug the sensor.

I THINK its an open circuit type system, so only if its touching, the warning's comes on... you might be fine by unplugging the sensor. Im working off memory here, and I might be mixing up between my older car with the LS.
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Default Low Washer Fluid

I had the same problem last summer. I bent the black plastic cover in front of the wheelwell on the driver side to reach the wire that goes to the bottom of the tank, I wiggled it without any luck and just unplugged it and the message in the dash weas gone. I know approx. how much washer fluid I have and it is not an inconvenience for me to have the thing unplugged. I have a `99 LS.
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We had the same problem in the UK have a look at this link for a cure

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/for...opic=31393&hl=
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