Automatic Windshield Wipers
Racer
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Alabama
Originally Posted by ikey78
This is a known issue. Contact your dealer regarding a replacement sensor which will take care of the problem.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Pembroke Pines, FL
Originally Posted by ikey78
This is a known issue. Contact your dealer regarding a replacement sensor which will take care of the problem.
Lead Lap
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: Illinois
Originally Posted by DDLexus
It may be a known issue, but Lexus will not replace the sensor free of charge. If you have exceeded the warranty period, this is your problem. Its not a RECALL part or replacement campaign. Pony up the cash if you want it replaced.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Alabama
Try it
It never hurts to try... You might just show up and talk to a service advisor about the issue. I think Lexus always has room to do little things "on the side". If you ask for this freebie, tell us the outcome. 
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From: CA
Dealer says that Auto Windshield Wipers are Normal
I took my 2001 LS430 to Lexus of Sacramento and they said that the automatic wipers are functioning normally. They referred me to page 29 of the owner's manual where it states that if the temperature on the sensor is over 176 degrees or less than 14 degrees the wipers may go on even though there is no moisture present on the windshield. They said the solution was to remove the wipers from the automatic mode.
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