2006 GS 300 -AFS Flashes, Headlights too low
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All,
A few days ago my stock 2006 GS300 AFS off light began flashing, at which point the headlights seemed at a normal level and operating as expected. The next time I started the car, the AFS off light was not flashing, and the headlights were aimed way too low. From time to time, the AFS off light will come on now and the headlights will be at an acceptable height, but if the light DOES NOT come on, they are aimed too low (like 2 feet in front). I am not sure if I should manually adjust the AFS sensor, as when the AFS off light comes on will they then be pointed too high?
Thanks in advance for any guidance
A few days ago my stock 2006 GS300 AFS off light began flashing, at which point the headlights seemed at a normal level and operating as expected. The next time I started the car, the AFS off light was not flashing, and the headlights were aimed way too low. From time to time, the AFS off light will come on now and the headlights will be at an acceptable height, but if the light DOES NOT come on, they are aimed too low (like 2 feet in front). I am not sure if I should manually adjust the AFS sensor, as when the AFS off light comes on will they then be pointed too high?
Thanks in advance for any guidance
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if you find one of your sensor is bad, most likely the case, and you dont want to pay a couple of hundred bucks for one, look at this:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...t-sensors.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...t-sensors.html
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Is there a possibility the pole for the sensor could have come loose? The rear bracket on the suspension is connected and does not look snapped or disconnected. Again tonight the AFS off light began flashing and the headlights were fine but once I stopped and restarted the car the light went off and they aimed low. I guess my biggest thing is what should I start with in terms of replacing or adjusting?
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No work has been done to the car with the exception of new tires 3 months ago and nothing ever acted up until recently. It just seems odd that every time the AFS light is off (more times than not) the lights aim low, as if the level sensor is stuck or something? But then why would the AFS off light flash sometimes, which would indicate a bad sensor right?
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You need to run an advanced computer to pull the code. Every time you start your car is does a self test so it looks like something is going on it. Mine had a level motor located in back of each headlight go and did the same as yours. It would check and fail so it goes in to default mode which is all the way down.
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You need to run an advanced computer to pull the code. Every time you start your car is does a self test so it looks like something is going on it. Mine had a level motor located in back of each headlight go and did the same as yours. It would check and fail so it goes in to default mode which is all the way down.
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There is a sensor for the front which is located in the drivers side wheel well. Mine broke the level sensor shaft due to corrosion at the swivel point. If this is the case and the shaft is broken the sensor arm unsupported falls and aims the lights low. When the AFS light is on I believe the fault causes the lights to bypass the sensor and aim at a default set level that allows for normal driving.
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There is a sensor for the front which is located in the drivers side wheel well. Mine broke the level sensor shaft due to corrosion at the swivel point. If this is the case and the shaft is broken the sensor arm unsupported falls and aims the lights low. When the AFS light is on I believe the fault causes the lights to bypass the sensor and aim at a default set level that allows for normal driving.
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My rod broke on my sensor a while ago. I don't have the problems you're having but I'm trying to just get the rod replaced without buying the whole sensor. No luck so far, the pull a part stores around here don't have my make and model on their lots.
Any suggestions on replacing or fixing the rod?
Any suggestions on replacing or fixing the rod?
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My rod broke on my sensor a while ago. I don't have the problems you're having but I'm trying to just get the rod replaced without buying the whole sensor. No luck so far, the pull a part stores around here don't have my make and model on their lots.
Any suggestions on replacing or fixing the rod?
Any suggestions on replacing or fixing the rod?
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