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Old 12-06-10, 08:35 PM
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I just got done changing my HID low beams, after I was done when I started the car, it started up and then turned off. Then I turned it on again and now the check engine light is on and the multi display shows check vsc. Took the car out for a spins everything feels like its okay. Did I mess something up on the install?
Old 12-07-10, 05:36 AM
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Maf connected properly?
Old 12-07-10, 11:12 AM
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so u cold started ur car and just turned it off without it warming up? probably got gas in ur oil
Old 12-07-10, 11:54 AM
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MAF sensor appears to be connected properly, it clicked when I put it back into the airbox. And I didnt cold start and then turn it off, the car turned off by itself. Then I turned it on again and it stayed on the 2nd time.
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take it to the auto parts store and have them read the error message. then clear it and see if it comes up again.
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If you disconnected the maf sensor while doing the install and tested your lights before you connected back the maf sensor, not necessarily turning on the car but pressing the push start button twice to the on mode, then the computer read that the maf was disconnected and those lights will appear. Since the ecu scans on intervals, the next time it scans it will see that the maf sensor is connected and the light will turn off. Just keep driving the car if you say nothing is wrong with it. This happened to me, thats how I figured this out.
Old 12-07-10, 05:03 PM
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Thanks ltzSupra thats exactly what I did. As you said the lights turned off eventually.
Old 12-07-10, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by vinconist
so u cold started ur car and just turned it off without it warming up? probably got gas in ur oil
WTF? Where did that come from?
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haha, had this same problem today. i have that device to read errors and i just erased the check vsc code. i also turned off my oil required light. whoop whoop!
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No problem bro. It scared me at first and I thought I screwed something up but then I did a little research and figured that out.
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Turns out there is a problem with my headlight assembly itself because the replacement bulb does not work anymore. Went to lexus this morning and they verified its a problem with the assembly, there looking into what needs to fixed right now, hopefully its covered under the extended warranty.
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where is the obd port in the is350?
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had this problem also. Will check to see if its still there
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Originally Posted by ltzSupra
If you disconnected the maf sensor while doing the install and tested your lights before you connected back the maf sensor, not necessarily turning on the car but pressing the push start button twice to the on mode, then the computer read that the maf was disconnected and those lights will appear. Since the ecu scans on intervals, the next time it scans it will see that the maf sensor is connected and the light will turn off. Just keep driving the car if you say nothing is wrong with it. This happened to me, thats how I figured this out.
That's good to know. I'll definitely keep this in mind when putting in my HIDs. Thanks ItzSupra ! I would definitely freak out if I started my car and then it shut off on its own .
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Originally Posted by fobby
where is the obd port in the is350?
all OBD-II ports are located on the bottom of the lower driver side dash...usually they are white in color as well, and some vehicles have a little cover over them as well...so just stick your head down there and find it!


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