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Old 12-19-06, 10:39 PM
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Anyone know what the oil level sensor looks like on the 93 es? I have a leak coming from my oil pan. It is coming out of what I think is the oil level sensor. It is a square block with four screws in it one on each corner. It also has a sensor with a wire clipped to it. I tried to take it out, I removed all the screws but then it looked like I had to twist it to unlock it and I stopped there. I tightened it back but noticed it is still leaking. My oil level light is also on. Anyone have any suggestions?
Old 12-20-06, 08:35 AM
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It's the only electronic sensor bolted to the oil pan LoL! You probably threw the wire on the inside of it off.
You'll have to drop the pan to fix it.
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Thanks for the reply Pheonix. I figured thats what it was as it was the only one. I was wondering if I can just remove the sensor from the outside? It is attached with four screws. Is there some kinda seal on the thing that has gone bad that I can replace or should I just silicone the sorry thing to keep it from leaking? Not too concerned with the sensor not working correctly as I keep an eye on my oil anyway. But if it is an easy fix I wouldnt mind doing it as the light is pretty annoying.
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Originally Posted by Brando
Thanks for the reply Pheonix. I figured thats what it was as it was the only one. I was wondering if I can just remove the sensor from the outside? It is attached with four screws. Is there some kinda seal on the thing that has gone bad that I can replace or should I just silicone the sorry thing to keep it from leaking? Not too concerned with the sensor not working correctly as I keep an eye on my oil anyway. But if it is an easy fix I wouldnt mind doing it as the light is pretty annoying.
I have a '93 and I'm having the same problem with the oil level light being on. The sensor is bad in mine (no leaks at all), and I can't seem to find a replacement sensor. I shudder to even call Lexus and find out. I just check my oil regularly like always.
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