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Old Oct 7, 2017 | 02:18 PM
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While doing some other work, I came across this (the assembly the screw driver is pointing at). What is it? It is only on the driver's side, the passenger side didn't have one.

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Old Oct 7, 2017 | 03:26 PM
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Another forum chimed in that it is a ride height sensor. Makes sense by looking at it but without air suspension, have to wonder why it's there...
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There are two height control sensors - the front sensor in your photo, and one in the rear of the vehicle. Your LS430 uses them to adjust the aim of your headlights.
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Yeah I noticed those on my car too. No air suspension, it must use those sensors for something. Maybe something to do with the vsc?
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Originally Posted by rkw77080
There are two height control sensors - the front sensor in your photo, and one in the rear of the vehicle. Your LS430 uses them to adjust the aim of your headlights.
Duh, now I feel stupid. Never would have thought of that.
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I wonder what my car uses them for? My 02 doesnt have self leveling lights does it?
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Originally Posted by mykvr6
I wonder what my car uses them for? My 02 doesnt have self leveling lights does it?
The 01-03 LS430 has headlight beam level control (up-and-down only), the 04-06 LS430 has adaptive front lighting system (up-and-down and side-to-side).

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