JOEKA

Hello all,

thanks in advance for the help. I have a 1997 Lexus ES 300 and yesterday while driving, i revved my engine while in park. I revved it probably more than I should have. I got close to red lining it but I am not sure as to how many RPM's i got to. About 15 minutes later, I noticed my CEL light was on. The performance in the car did not seem change while driving on the highway. I got to a stop sign and noticed that my car sputtered when I tried to accelerate forward. At that point, my TRAC OFF light came on. There was snow/ice on the ground and I had been driving for maybe 2 before that in the snow. Not sure if that has anything to do with it.

I researched what the problem may be. O2 sensor, MAFS, and loose gas cap was some of the things that came up. I have not got a chance a to take it to a reputable mechanic as its Sunday. I plan on calling tomorrow to try and take it in or get an appointment.

My question is, based on the what happened, can anyone tell me what they think, just by what it sounds like, what the problem could be? I am really hoping that its not something that will cost me hundreds of dollars.

llcoolpass

what type of suspension does your car have?
why were you reving the engine? was the engine cold?

What code is stored in the computer? Can't give you my think until I have that.

JOEKA

Strut front and rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs. There really was no apparent reason for me revving my engine. I guess I was doing it just because I was waiting for someone. The engine it self was not cold. I had been on the road for about 10 minutes. But it was cold outside.

As far as the codes, I as well do not have them. I am taking the car into a mechanic sometime this week hopefully tomorrow or tuesday. I will post when I know the codes.

SK1

First things first.

Is the Trac Fuse under the hood blown?

After that pull codes.

JOEKA

I have no idea. I am really car e literate. I just took it out to drive for about 20 minutes to see if there was anything I could note to tell the mechanic. There really was nothing different than normal which tells me that it cant be anything TO serious otherwise I would feel, hear or see something different than normal.

dallison

i would
check gas cap
clean MAF, its right near the air filter


try those 2 free things. If you can, go to autozone or a parts place that will check the code for free. Have them clear the codes and if they come back on search here for the codes and go from there.

LarryParker

Another way to turn off the idiot lights is to disconnect the negative battery cable for a few minutes, then re-attach it. You may then have to reset your car's clock and your saved radio station frequencies.

Don't worry too much about the lights. Pretty much all of the causes of the lights activating are due to pollution control system issues. Your car will probably run the same as it always has.

GEORGE_JET

You are joking, I assume. It is not a good idea to give this type of advice, some people may just believe that you are serious.

mmlex1987

Well as Ironic as this sounds, just this evening my check engine light & Trac off light illuminated. Any suggestions would be helpful. The car drove as should/normal for my ten mile trip back home. I'll check the basics inherit to Lexus but hope someone can shed some knowledge. Thanks and hopefully it was ok to post my issue in this thread without posting a new thread.
Mike

llcoolpass

what are the codes?
did you just get gas in the car or just get REAL low?

mmlex1987

Not sure of the codes. The car is below 1/4 tank but nothing unusual as I usually fill up at this point or less. I haven't started vehicle today yet, but will post after filling up and I have quite a bit of driving today so it hopefully will reset itself as I previously read after 60-100 miles.
Thanks, Mike

llcoolpass

I asked was the code stored right when the gas was changed [yes or no]?
also, get the codes. codes dont tell the full story, but they are helpful in solving.

LarryParker

Mike, I stand by what I said in the second post above yours.

mmlex1987

I did not just get gas prior to the two lights coming on. I filled up yesterday and as of this last night the lights were still on. I am going to have the codes pulled.

llcoolpass

ok cool let us know what you find