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Old 09-05-18, 05:39 PM
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Dude that mess is so rusty. I'd do a spring replacement if you can afford it. I just did it and might have that part. If I can find it you can have it.
Old 09-05-18, 06:53 PM
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The links are about $50-60 each.

https://www.lexussouthatlantaparts.c...rimLevel=19100

The nuts/bolts are sold separately, but they're just metric threaded and you could in theory find them at Home Depot.

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Old 09-06-18, 11:42 AM
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Thanks for the part name/#,ordered it from local dealer this a.m. will have it by tomorrow.
Hoping to R/R tomorrow.Hoping the nuts are not rusted on and they dont snap off.Thiers just 2 nuts attaching each end?
The old one is obviously not connected to the air bag,the tech was able to turn the valve enough to get them inflated for driving.After installing new one is their any procedure I need to do to get the bags back in normal driving air range other than maybe using "H/N/L" control and they will "self-regulate" to factory settings?

Thanks again-
Old 09-06-18, 04:34 PM
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There is an adjustment associated with replacing the sensor(s) but I don't know what it is - check the stickies at the top of the forum maybe.

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Did a google search "resetting height suspension after replacing height sensor",mentions finding the DLC1 and jumping E1 & Ts,following procedure of pushing down button on height adjusment,switching to comfort mode then pushing up button.
Anyone have another resetting procedure?
Is the DLC! port under steering wheel or under hood?
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Took awhile but finally replaced the rear height sensor,the nut holding the broken part og the old sensor bracket completey stripped and the bracket holding the sensor also a bear.
The ride adjust mode switch is working properly but the rear ride height is still very high.
Even on "L" its riding way high.
I tried the jumping of ports 4 and 13,pumping the brakes but cant find the thread or more description of this procedure doing agoogle search.Feel like I'm missing a step or finishing the procedure completely.
Insert paper clip into ports 4 and 13,turn ignition to on(car not on),pump brakes(dash lights start flashing,eventually beeping begins),turn key to off postion,start car....????
Rear height did not "re-set" to original position before sensor broke.
Can anyone write out this procedure
Old 09-17-18, 11:03 PM
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Hi, in replacing your rear height sensor, did you have to loosen a bracket that somehow prevents the arm from moving freely up/down? That small bracket is attached to the arm and held by a screw on the metal assembly. If tight, the arm won't move at all, but if loose the arm can slide up or down along that bracket.
Here is a pic of that bracket pointed to by a screwdriver. Any information will help! Thanks in advance!!

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