We have a 1996 LS400 with 19,800 miles, that we have owned since 1997, purchased from a local Lexus dealer (San Francisco Bay Area), with about 2,500 miles on it. It has the variable air suspension option. Recently, we observed the rear driver's side dropping in height.
Measurements taken showed normal height as approximately 16" from the lower surface of the top of the wheel well to the mid of the hub cap. It has been as low as 14", or just barely enough clearance between top of tire and bottom of the wheel well to drive.
Starting up the car and driving even a very short distance restores the height to normal. When we parked the car with the air suspension setting in the "normal" position, the car seems to drop much faster than with the setting in the "high" position. However, the car drops in both settings.
The local Lexus dealer tried to find a problem but could not. It seems odd that a car with this low mileage should be experiencing this problem. Apart from this problem, the car drives wonderfully. Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas?
Thanks,
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