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  1. I have a right rear o2 sensor that is malfunctioning. Apparently the heating element is not working. I was advised that the sensor still works, but not until it heats up on it's own. I am still going to replace it because a car cannot pass emmissions in Ohio with the check engine light on. Does anyone have advice on replacing? Best place to buy, etc.. After the sensor is replaced, does the check engine light go off automatically? Thanks for any help.
  2. It worked just as you said. It needed a harder pull than I was willing to give it without reassurance. One thing that might be worth noting... The wiper arm cannot be raised all the way without coming into contact with the hood edge. My LS had paint damage at this contact point. I covered the hood edge with a heavy towel before removing the blade assembly to avoid further scraping of the paint on the hood and the wiper arm. Thanks for you help 99lsguy.
  3. I need to replace the drivers side blade on a 97LS. I was going to replace the blade arm instead of replacing the inserts. I made several attempts to remove the existing blade arm but couldn't get it to budge. Is there trick to removing it? Does it make a difference if replacement is not OEM? Thanks for any help.
  4. I think they only need to be replaced if broken or like mbpgawest says, when contact is made and the light comes on. I am pretty sure that there will be ample warning (squealing) before the sensor will make contact and the warning light will come on. I have a broken sensor that I think resulted from the wrong pads being used. The sensor contact seemed like it was heat damaged and crumbled when changing the pads. My 97 has two sensors not four -- one on the front right and one on the rear right. The other sensor disconnected and reconnected easily during the pad change. I don't think they are supposed to be replaced each time you change pads unless you waited too long.
  5. I finished replacing the pads. The only problem is the wire connected to the right inside pad. I used the old shims on the new pads and did not use anti-squeak glue. Is this ok? I had to siphon a little of the brake fluid which was overfilled. The braking is excellent (and quiet). Has anybody else had the problem with the connector on the right-inside pads breaking? I wonder if the failing pad had anything to do with it. The disc-brake warning light is on.
  6. This picture shows the old right rear inside brake pad. I'm not sure what kind of pad this is, but the area in the red circle crumbled and broke apart. The pad is not contoured like the Toyota pad (newlexusparts.com - $51.19 delivered) that I am replacing it with. Anyway, the plastic connector at the top of the old pad (arrow) just disintegrated when I tried to remove it. Could someone tell me what part this is?
  7. I didn't get new shims or glue with my new pads and the old ones didn't seem to be glued. Am I ok to just place the old shims on the new pads?
  8. Thanks for the link. Excellent for first timer.
  9. Last November I bought a 97 LS400 with 72,000 miles on it. Needless to say I am thrilled to have it. This group was one of the principal reasons that I decided to get the car – so thank you to a first class group. My current maintenance issues include rear brake pads and a right/rear o2 sensor. I had the o2 sensor diagnosed at a local independent for $133. They said it was the heater in the sensor that was not working -- so that as soon as the exhaust system is heated the sensor works normally. I still would like to replacing it a soon as possible because I want the check engine light to go off. I have never done my own maintenance before unless you count gas and washer fluid. However I am more than ready to learn. From what I’m hearing, I should be able to do the brake pads ok, but are o2 sensors too complicated for a newbie? Can I do this maintenance without buying maintenance manuals right now? Does anyone know of detailed instructions for replacing o2 sensors? Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks!
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