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Hi all, new guy to the 100 series forums here.
Like an idiot i bled out to much fluid when flushing my AHC. I've got myself a lowrider now.
I can't really figure out how to get the system up and running again. I took the battery cable off, but that doesn't do a thing.
The reservoir never went dry, so that's a plus i guess.
Any tips or tricks? I've searched, but got lost in the sheer amount of information on the subject.
Some details on the Cruiser. It's a 2004 HDJ100, i'm pretty sure UZJ of HDJ have the same AHC, but just to make sure.
Thanks!
Mark
how many times did you end up bleeding it?Thanks hurricane11! That's exactly what i needed to do.
I too thought i messed things up, but thankfully i didn't.
The Cruiser rides so smooth now! I love it.
Great! Glad I could give back to this forum!Thanks hurricane11! That's exactly what i needed to do.
I too thought i messed things up, but thankfully i didn't.
The Cruiser rides so smooth now! I love it.
Thanks for this man. Just ripped through this in under an hour today. Real straight forward, idiot proof, didn't drop the car on myself. 5 stars.I'm planning on changing my AHC fluid this weekend, and have done a lot of research as to the best methods to use.
Everything I found was kind of spread out, so i took some time to combine it all into one step by step document (attached).
Since I've never done this myself, was looking for people on this forum to give me input as to changes in the document, other tips, etc. Then I'll post a final copy.
FYI, the 'I' that's referred to in this document is not me...that's just copy/pasted text from other authors. I take no credit for the content of all this, just the organization and flow.
Thanks in advance.
I see lots of and bleeding in your future to get all the air out, you might read through my thread on this.Hi all, new guy to the 100 series forums here.
Like an idiot i bled out to much fluid when flushing my AHC. I've got myself a lowrider now.
I can't really figure out how to get the system up and running again. I took the battery cable off, but that doesn't do a thing.
The reservoir never went dry, so that's a plus i guess.
Any tips or tricks? I've searched, but got lost in the sheer amount of information on the subject.
Some details on the Cruiser. It's a 2004 HDJ100, i'm pretty sure UZJ of HDJ have the same AHC, but just to make sure.
Thanks!
Mark
@aharlan001
I did just that. I went thru about 12 quarts of fluid in total, both new and recycled after a while. It worked ok for a few weeks, but lately it got worse, up to a point this morning that the pump was screaming and there was no movement at all. Clearing codes did nothing, the codes came back immediately.
So thinking the pump gave up, i tore the pump assembly apart to see what's going on. I forgot to take pictures, but it was pretty nasty. I seperated the two pump halves and found that one of the strainers was completely blocked. A bit of brakecleaner and compressed air and it was clean again. Put everything together, loaded the reservoir with fluid and after a cup of coffee, started the cruiser up, cleared the codes again and the AHC came back to life. Accumulator pressure bumped up to 10.8 right away and it's quick now!
I still have to check graduations, and time how quick it is, but i was way too happy it works again and went out for a drive!
Thanks to all the usefull comments in various threads, i have a working AHC system now without spending to much money.
Mark
Dealer?Resurrecting old thread. Anyone know a reliable place to get the AHC fluid. I’m only seeing amazon and ebay. Concerned that if it’s been discontinued this is all old stuff that’s been sitting in a warehouse for a long time. Want to do this maintenance to my new to me LX but want to do it right. Thanks.
Resurrecting old thread. Anyone know a reliable place to get the AHC fluid. I’m only seeing amazon and ebay. Concerned that if it’s been discontinued this is all old stuff that’s been sitting in a warehouse for a long time. Want to do this maintenance to my new to me LX but want to do it right. Thanks.
No problem. We all learnt the same way -- by trial and error -- and I have just fixed a few typo errors in the Part Numbers quoted in my previous post!Thanks Indro. I’m not great finding or searching part numbers yet. Looked on several lexus dealer websites to try locating the fluid unsuccessfully. Appreciate you taking the time to respond.