Check Engine Light - Check VSC
Driver
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: TX
It's probably your fuel cap..I had the same problem....Open your fuel door...unscrew then re-screw the gas cap back on...make sure you get a least 3 clicks.....drive it for a little while....then restart it. The light should go off.
Driver
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 148
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From: Pa
This happened to me 2 weeks ago. Check VSC on screen and the check engine light was on. I took in to Lexus and they told me a sensor went bad. Everything is fine now. I think on the work order, it said an O2 sensor was replaced.
Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 425
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From: ID
Same thing just happened to me on the way to work. Will have to check out this thread later on when I get home. How much do you think they will charge for this fix? I'm almost at 53000 miles and my warranty just ended. Perfect timing huh?
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1
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From: TX
Check engine/ VSC light
Hello, I have a 1998 GS 300. About 3 days ago the check engine light came on, but nothing seemed to be wrong other than 1st and 2nd gears had a hesitation when they changed. But last night the car hit 200K miles and this morning I was driving it and it started hesitating really badly in 1st gear; when I push the gas the car doesn't move or build up any RPM unless I slam the pedal down all the way it goes a little bit. So I had to just park it because it won't drive over about 20 MPH. Immediately when this happened I noticed the VSC off and VSC lights illuminate along with the check engine light that had already been lit. I think it may be a transmission issue but am unsure.
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Pole Position
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 356
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From: Alberta
easy fix clean your MAF sensor i had the same problem nothing a 150$ obd2 reader cant solve. My maf on the air filter was so dirt filled from all the dust and car exhaust from trucks as soon as i cleaned it and put in a K&N filter to get rid of the old oem garbage filter it clearned on its own.
so check:
air box/sensor
vacuum lines coming off the intake
intake filter
also check the connections from on the brake u may have knocked one loose
so check:
air box/sensor
vacuum lines coming off the intake
intake filter
also check the connections from on the brake u may have knocked one loose
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 8
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From: CT
I have same problem. I dropped my car to friend's shop and he checked the computer stuff. He told me that I needed to change computer and two oxygen sensors by dealer. He can fix it but he can't program the computer. It might cover by warranty.
Just F_ing great .... I just got my CELs this am. Called the dealership, I am out of warranty, most things this can be are not covered I am told. Off to buy a $20 gas cap tomorrow and see if that is it since my cap seems loose. What is the best way to turn off the lights (reset them) ?
you are funny, you must figure 20-40 to turn the lights off and get the code right. My dealer said $110 to diagnose the issue. That means $110 to get the code and diagnose the issue, hence I will simply swap the gas cap...
BTW i cant wait to diagnose a bad MAF sensor....
BTW i cant wait to diagnose a bad MAF sensor....
So I am going to Crown Lexus tomorrow on my way to work and will pick one up for $24 bucks or something like that, they had it in stock. My service advisor told me that if that is the problem, it takes something like "up to 47 heat up and cool down cycles" for it to reset...So driving to and from work, that is like 24 days.....hence it is nice to reset it and get it done. I will ask the dealer tomorrow as I am picking it up to check and reset the code.