Yo_Diggity

Hey, problem is solved. No chime since putting in washer fluid. Sort of perplexed why the dealership had no clue until I realized that the cars they see are typically under warranty and are newer and they probably make it a point to check washer fluid levels during maintence so they never really see the issue.

Thanks again all.

John.

Hi,

So far so good.

John

Thanks everyone for your help. I will let y'all know if it stops now that I have the fluid reservoir full.

John

I've had what sounds like this exact issue a number of times on my 98 LS. At least in my case, it has always been caused by low washer fluid.

The "chime" always comes first and the warning message on the dashboard doesn't start to appear with it until the fluid level becomes ever lower after additional use. I suspect that initally, due to the location of the sensor, the warning message is shut off before it can appear by washer fluid contacting the sensor during the turn/driving over a bump.

Have you checked your washer fluid level and does the problem go away after adding more?

Hi,

Thank you very much for the reply. I just filled up the washer fluid reservoir but have not taken it for a "spin". It must have been pretty empty because it took about a gallon it seems.

This is a new problem that as I think about it, didn't start until I had a new battery put in by AAA. He put some electronic gizmo on the the fuse panel before he changed the battery. He said he was doing that because he said that if take a battery out the lost of charge will sometimes cause problems with the sensors.

I will see if the add to the washer fluid fixes it. This car has 89k miles on it and I am the original and only owner. I treat it like a baby, even use amsoil 0/30 synthetic oil.

Thank you for your help!

John

PS As far a a warning goes, i am always alone in the car and I suspect the view of the light if it comes on is block by the steering wheel spokes. If filling fluid doesn't stop it I may get someone to ride with me to watch the dashboard to see if a light comes on.

Indigo sun, I I just developed the same problem. Did you ever figure out what it was? Numb nuts at the Lexus dealership have no clue. Thanks