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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 02:32 PM
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This warning light came on (98 LS400) so I added fluid but the light will not go off. I searched the forums but could not find a solution. If this is a bad sensor, could I replace it or must it be done by the dealer? Where is it located? Thanks for your help.
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 02:42 PM
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you didn't search, there's a few threads on this.

the float is stuck , either go in there and take it all apart and try to fix it, or unplug the sensor to stop the warning light.
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 02:55 PM
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im lazy but is the drain for it hard to get to? last owner put in water and freezes when its cold...
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 04:40 PM
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dont think there is a Drain persay, you could just spray all the fluid out and put in a decent bit of the right mp fluid
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 05:03 PM
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guess when im driving on the highway ill just keep the button pressed..lol.
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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or just pull the main line feeding into the hood and point it into some bushes...
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damn now u gotta make me find that damn line.
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