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Old Oct 22, 2015 | 05:06 PM
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ok
now that the airbags are removed - what is the function of the heightsensors then?
There is nothing to fill or deflate
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Old Oct 22, 2015 | 08:15 PM
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Once you install steel spring suspension the height sensors cease any real functionality. They are left in place for the sole purpose of keeping the Air Suspension ECU from thinking there is a problem with the air suspension (which you removed) and lighting your dash with a MIL light. If you don't mind having a MIL light on the dash you can remove them.
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Old Oct 22, 2015 | 09:27 PM
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thanks,
slowly I am getting somewhere
I read that quite a few owners have faulty heightsensors; So, If I leave the sensors in place (no light) but they malfunction, I get a light, unless I buy and install functioning sensors that will do nothing but the light on the dash is not on
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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 06:28 AM
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Some things are better left to a trained professional ...
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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by semar
thanks,
slowly I am getting somewhere
I read that quite a few owners have faulty heightsensors; So, If I leave the sensors in place (no light) but they malfunction, I get a light, unless I buy and install functioning sensors that will do nothing but the light on the dash is not on
Yes. Exactly. Life sucks like that sometimes.
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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 01:45 PM
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I am grateful for the forum
the local dealership is absolutely no help and I have not found a professional tech who can do the work I want - that's why the many questions
The only person who is willing has not done anything like it before and he has all the questions that I cannot answer to him
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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 02:16 PM
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Check out Yelp.com and look at reviews for local mechanics in your area.
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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 02:49 PM
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it's not the lack of mechanics
finding one who can do a Lexus LS430 Ultra is the problem.
Sure, they experiment with it and "will see what I can do" but at $110/hr this is not economical.
unfortunately the oilwell in the backyard dried up
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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 03:33 PM
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Yelp is an excellent way to find mechanics that are reviewed well. The more experience and ethic the higher the chance it will be done right.
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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 04:44 PM
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thanks for the tip, but Yelp did not yield any results here
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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 05:48 PM
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I think you're WAAAY too worried about the possibility of a light coming up on your dash. Not the end of the world and something that can be figured out.
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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 08:19 PM
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ok, as long as it does not whistle, screames or thumps
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Old Dec 6, 2019 | 03:26 AM
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I know this is a old post but I have a Lexus LS 430 UL. When I bought the car the guy told me it need struts due to the car being so low.(touching all tires) when I start the car the pump runs continuously but the car doesn’t lift at all. I can’t move it because of how low it sits. Where do I start?! I don’t wanna spend where I don’t have to. Please help!!
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Old Dec 6, 2019 | 09:47 AM
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I wish I could help you all I can figure is an air line burst or got disconnected, you don't usually see all the struts going bad at the same time.
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Old Dec 7, 2019 | 04:02 AM
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Originally Posted by cridibo2k
I know this is a old post but I have a Lexus LS 430 UL. When I bought the car the guy told me it need struts due to the car being so low.(touching all tires) when I start the car the pump runs continuously but the car doesn’t lift at all. I can’t move it because of how low it sits. Where do I start?! I don’t wanna spend where I don’t have to. Please help!!
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I wish I could help you all I can figure is an air line burst or got disconnected, you don't usually see all the struts going bad at the same time.
Sounds like the pump is bad or a line. Like jharris said, usually do not see all the struts go bad at once. Might even be a level sensor. Get a scanner and run a a diagnostic on it and see what comes up.
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