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Old 01-15-10, 10:22 AM
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My boss has a problem with her 2nd gen RX400h, the adaptabble headlight sensor went bad. Local dealers gave her 700-900 estimates

Is there a cheaper solution with this, how much does this sensor cost by itself, and is there an aftermarket sensor out there?
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can't believe that nobody has responded to this. Is this problem so rare, or I have not described it clearly?
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sounds rare to me,

that part would only be available through the dealer ONLY.

so the only way to make it cheaper is on the labour side. take it to a cheaper shop, or better yet, do it yourself.

when you buy the sensor, the parts catalog will show where it goes,

hope for the best i guess
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Are they talking about the sensor connected to the rear axle/suspension? That think looks like it should cost about $40. Looks like it anyway. Have a look on the passenger side of the rear toward the middle of the car from the muffler. You'll see a plastic case with an electrical connector and a metal rod connected to the suspension pieces. The sensor I'm talking about is used for headlight levelling, not the headlight swivelling (I think).

Look here http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums...howtopic=41386

Is this the part they are talking about? Looks like someone had it done at the dealer for about $400.

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I'm confused as well. Are you talking about AFS or the auto leveling with the HID's?
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Sounds like he's talking about the AFS. Adaptive Headlights.

Could she just get some used headlights w/ AFS off Ebay??
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talking about AFS sensor...
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What are the simpthoms? The lights don't swivel and the "AFS" light is on?
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Originally Posted by arnieosp
What are the simpthoms? The lights don't swivel and the "AFS" light is on?
Yes..she was told its an AFS sensor and its a $900 job
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