Couple o' questions for a new 94 LS400 owner
08-29-07, 09:53 PM
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Couple o' questions for a new 94 LS400 owner
Okay, so I've searched around for a little while, but didn't find any solid answers. Any input is appreciated!
1. I've got some heat coming from the driver's side either under the steering column or somewhere around there. I read on a post that it could be heat from the tranny? Is this true? If not, where's the heat coming from? Is there a remedy?
2. Everyone now and then, a little orange light that looks like the US Capital (I don't have a better description) comes on for about 5 seconds and then turns back off. The person I bought the car from said he was told from a mechanic that it had to do with two fans under the hood and the light comes on when one of them turns off. Is this true? Is there a remedy or should I not worry about that?
3. When I try to play CDs, I get an "Err", but no digits after that. It only says "Err". I tried flipping the CDs both ways and got the same thing both times. When I searched, most people had a code after it. I don't have anything except for letters. Anyone know the diagnosis?
Thanks in advance!
1. I've got some heat coming from the driver's side either under the steering column or somewhere around there. I read on a post that it could be heat from the tranny? Is this true? If not, where's the heat coming from? Is there a remedy?
2. Everyone now and then, a little orange light that looks like the US Capital (I don't have a better description) comes on for about 5 seconds and then turns back off. The person I bought the car from said he was told from a mechanic that it had to do with two fans under the hood and the light comes on when one of them turns off. Is this true? Is there a remedy or should I not worry about that?
3. When I try to play CDs, I get an "Err", but no digits after that. It only says "Err". I tried flipping the CDs both ways and got the same thing both times. When I searched, most people had a code after it. I don't have anything except for letters. Anyone know the diagnosis?
Thanks in advance!
Last edited by kevs; 08-30-07 at 04:49 AM.
08-29-07, 10:14 PM
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i dont know anything about the heat. sorry.
its amazing what people will come up with instead of saying a honest i dont know. I remember when i first got my car the owner said that his mechanic told him it was a "battery terminal corrosion indicator"... hahaha
It's a low coolant light. I guess its supposed to be a picture of a radiator. Everybody is stumped at first... Check your coolant level. it might just be an erratic sensor. I chose to ignore rather than repair. but then again I'm under my hood at least once a week checking fluids.
congrats on your purchase
Pics?
its amazing what people will come up with instead of saying a honest i dont know. I remember when i first got my car the owner said that his mechanic told him it was a "battery terminal corrosion indicator"... hahaha
It's a low coolant light. I guess its supposed to be a picture of a radiator. Everybody is stumped at first... Check your coolant level. it might just be an erratic sensor. I chose to ignore rather than repair. but then again I'm under my hood at least once a week checking fluids.
congrats on your purchase
Pics?
08-30-07, 04:47 AM
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i dont know anything about the heat. sorry.
its amazing what people will come up with instead of saying a honest i dont know. I remember when i first got my car the owner said that his mechanic told him it was a "battery terminal corrosion indicator"... hahaha
It's a low coolant light. I guess its supposed to be a picture of a radiator. Everybody is stumped at first... Check your coolant level. it might just be an erratic sensor. I chose to ignore rather than repair. but then again I'm under my hood at least once a week checking fluids.
congrats on your purchase
Pics?
its amazing what people will come up with instead of saying a honest i dont know. I remember when i first got my car the owner said that his mechanic told him it was a "battery terminal corrosion indicator"... hahaha
It's a low coolant light. I guess its supposed to be a picture of a radiator. Everybody is stumped at first... Check your coolant level. it might just be an erratic sensor. I chose to ignore rather than repair. but then again I'm under my hood at least once a week checking fluids.
congrats on your purchase
Pics?
Pics to come, but things are nuts at work...hopefully, I'll have some by next week.
About the heat, it's not INTENSE heat, but you can definitely feel some kind of heat in the driver's seat.
08-30-07, 10:48 AM
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3. When I try to play CDs, I get an "Err", but no digits after that. It only says "Err". I tried flipping the CDs both ways and got the same thing both times. When I searched, most people had a code after it. I don't have anything except for letters. Anyone know the diagnosis?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
My 94 seems to have some slots that read better than others, which points to a slight misalignment that I ought to get fixed, but am too lazy to.
08-30-07, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by mac6694
A common problem in these is that the laser that reads the disc goes out of alignment, or teh lens gets dirty.(not as common but it still happens)
My 94 seems to have some slots that read better than others, which points to a slight misalignment that I ought to get fixed, but am too lazy to.
My 94 seems to have some slots that read better than others, which points to a slight misalignment that I ought to get fixed, but am too lazy to.
08-31-07, 07:48 AM
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So far as I know, it takes a shop to do it, you'd have to ask around; I'd start by asking a car audio or fancy electronics store if they know of anyone who does it; they should be able to point you in the right direction.
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08-31-07, 12:21 PM
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easy fix for that goddamn coolant light is to unplug it
just make sure you keep an eye on fluids and you should be fine. these cars dont eat coolant or anything so unless you spring a leak you should be gravy
just make sure you keep an eye on fluids and you should be fine. these cars dont eat coolant or anything so unless you spring a leak you should be gravy
08-31-07, 12:29 PM
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and about the heat... i know this sounds stupid but i've had my car since 1994 and never paid attention to the "crotch vent" under the steering column until one day when i was wearing swimming shorts with the AC on and noticed a cool breeze.
its possible the flapper that opens/closes that valve from ac/heat might be stuck one way or the other and its just blowing lukewarm air...
i know on my car the drivers side vent on the dash near the door always blows air, i guess the flapper is broke/stuck because even when the ac is on floor or defrost that vent is still blowing.
its possible the flapper that opens/closes that valve from ac/heat might be stuck one way or the other and its just blowing lukewarm air...
i know on my car the drivers side vent on the dash near the door always blows air, i guess the flapper is broke/stuck because even when the ac is on floor or defrost that vent is still blowing.
08-31-07, 01:33 PM
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[QUOTE=kevs;2882087]I actually flipped the CD on both sides and got the same message both times.
I figured you probably did but had to throw it out - definitely something else then - don't know what though - sorry bro.
I figured you probably did but had to throw it out - definitely something else then - don't know what though - sorry bro.
09-02-07, 05:38 AM
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I would never remove such helpful sensors. You never know when you may develop a problem.
