Lexus IS220d AFS issue w/ photo

[jaunas]

Hello guys,

Pleasure of becoming a part of this forum.

I just acquired IS220d German.

I have couple questions and would love any suggestion or advice you guys have.

 

First of all, my headlamps does go up/down on start up but does not move left/right while driving. AFS off blinking. So I found this part broken.
Marker no.1  -  Ball moves perfectly.
Marker no.2  -  Completely stoned ball
Marker no.3  -  Broken piece.

Can someone advice if some DIY could fix it ? Does any piece of metal can be put instead of the please no3 ? Is it possible to free the ball no.2  by soaking the part in some kind of liquid ?
 

Maybe someone knows the part number of this piece as I'm struggling to find any info online?

Any help is much appreciated

 

[steve2006]

Hello and welcome to the LOC.

I am assuming this is the rear sensor

Part 3, the bracket shown on your picture is available as a spare part from Lexus dealers, part number is 48728-30040 priced according to Toyodiy.com at €3.71.

The other part ( 1 and 2) is only available as the complete sensor unit at €387.57 from Lexus but there is another way.

Take a look at the link below as there have been similar problems with a similar part on the LS400 models, the link shows what is needed to make a replacement with some threaded rod and 2 ball joints, I have made some for other members and could do one for you but would need the correct measurement for the IS220d ( shown as 90mm on the link you would need to give me the measurement for yours)

http://www.evansweb.info/2009/11/23/ls400-ride-height-sensor-repair/

[jaunas]

Thank you for the reply.

I wonder, isn't  this particular piece used to measure the height ?  Or is it just needed for a metal-to-metal connection ? I am just not sure what this piece does for the sensor. If it's just metal connection any piece of metal with some ball joints should do the trick, or am I wrong ? :/

I will visit local parts dealer to check that part number. I had no luck trying to find this piece for sale online.

I'm thinking.. If I make that piece no.3 of any other piece of metal should that do the trick ? Bit confused.

 

[jaunas]

Quick update. Got the piece ordered at local dealer for 7 €  . Will see after a week

[jaunas]

Hello again guys,

So OK, I replaced that metal piece with original part and mounted it back and looks just fine.

So now, when I start the engine 'AFS off' is on ( not flashing but is on ) and I am able to turn it off and on with the switch in computer but after ~5sec the 'AFS off' starts flashing and computer no longer reacts to On Off commands.

 

Any advice ? maybe I should restart somehow the system or is it issue with some other component?

 

[ahmedali44]

U tried disconnecting Battery to reset ecu

[jaunas]

Yes , I did. Gave no changes

[jaunas]

Do you guys have some knowledge about the front sensor assembly ? Thinking to look at it if it in good order.

[jaunas]

So Ok . An update.

Checked the front sensor just to find this:



So moving it manually horizontally fixes the problem and AFS off is not flashing anymore. Just to find the replacement is the task.

[jaunas]

and here is my fix after being quoted 520eur for the sensor itself. No more flashing 'AFS off'

[normski2]

Ha ha, a spanner...ingenious.

Nice one ... hope it lasts a good time.

Just keep an eye on those zip ties. They are OK in the short term but don't last that long outside. I guess UV makes them brittle.

Good work though...well done on the cash saved.

[jaunas]

Those zip ties are so I won't loose the spanner lol :)

I couldn't believe that spanner was exact same size and the ends fitted perfectly ( 8mm and 10mm I believe ).

I will definitely think of a way to seal the ends.

Will go for a test drive to see what AFS will do :)

Cheers

 

p.s. negotiated 450eur when I bought the car because of flashing AFS light without knowing the cure. Paid 6eur to fix and 2hours in total. Gamble paid off :)