2004 LS430 Park Assist Sensor Bad?
01-31-07, 04:59 PM
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2004 LS430 Park Assist Sensor Bad?
As some of you may know, I just got my 2004 LS430 last week. The only "problem" I've encountered so far is that the person I purchased it from decided to do a quick "repaint" of the front bumper to touch up the nicks and scratches. The paint job wasn't the best, but it was OK - the problem is that one of the sensors got completely painted over. Today I took a precision exacto blade and carved the paint off of the sensor - it wasn't too tough. I then used Langka to take off the excess touchup paint, etc. This left a copper/rubbed copper "area".
The problem is that the sensor is still saying there's an object right there (i.e. it's being blocked somehow).
Here's a picture of the front, and a close up of the 'cleaned' sensor. Anyone know exactly how these sensors work, and why would it still show as blocked?
Thanks!
Here's the 'cleaned' sensor up close:
The problem is that the sensor is still saying there's an object right there (i.e. it's being blocked somehow).
Here's a picture of the front, and a close up of the 'cleaned' sensor. Anyone know exactly how these sensors work, and why would it still show as blocked?
Thanks!
Here's the 'cleaned' sensor up close:
01-31-07, 07:44 PM
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So how are you liking the new car? Do you get excited like I do everyday ready to drive it anywhere?
Ok so did the sensor do this BEFORE you scrapped the paint off?
Hey Moogy I think you've got the LS430 bug about as bad as I do. Why don't you PM me your phone number and we can yak about it for a bit?
Shawn
Ok so did the sensor do this BEFORE you scrapped the paint off?
Hey Moogy I think you've got the LS430 bug about as bad as I do. Why don't you PM me your phone number and we can yak about it for a bit?
Shawn
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01-31-07, 07:51 PM
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Moogy,
I bought a CPO 2005 LS430 Ultra a couple of weeks ago and one of the things they did was replace a couple of the sensors. I think it was something like $135 but if I can find the paperworks I'll confirm for you. Don't know yet the 'how does it work' answer on this one though...
I bought a CPO 2005 LS430 Ultra a couple of weeks ago and one of the things they did was replace a couple of the sensors. I think it was something like $135 but if I can find the paperworks I'll confirm for you. Don't know yet the 'how does it work' answer on this one though...
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Hey guys! Yah the sensor was bad before I took the paint off (one reason I did take it off).
Yah I love the car - even more than my 2006 Z06. I just want to take care of this final glitch...
Yah I love the car - even more than my 2006 Z06. I just want to take care of this final glitch...
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Right now I only have the time/resources for one car, and I needed to choose between something that was practical for both myself and my business. I loved the Z06, but it was noisy to drive and could only seat two. Difficult to host lunches and pick people up at the airport in a Z06
I LOVED the Z06 though, and highly recommend it to anyone who wants the most bang for buck fun vehicle out there.
I wish Lexus would throw a HUD in their cars - even the LS460 doesn't have it
I LOVED the Z06 though, and highly recommend it to anyone who wants the most bang for buck fun vehicle out there.
I wish Lexus would throw a HUD in their cars - even the LS460 doesn't have it
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