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Front windsheild tint now VSC light on???

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Old 02-27-11, 07:12 PM
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Exclamation Front windsheild tint now VSC light on???

i just got my front windsheild tinted 50% and now the cel and vsc light came on the next day..... any thoughts on what could be the problem
Old 02-27-11, 07:14 PM
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If the tint has metal in it, it could mess with the sensors. My tint came with a little card warranty thingy saying that it has no metal in it.
Old 02-27-11, 07:16 PM
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hmm unless the guys that tinted your windshield poked around under the hood i see no correlation between getting tint and anything to do with the engine. you sure it just came on after the tint was installed?
Old 02-27-11, 07:18 PM
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i had no lights on before the tint now cel and vsc track light too
Old 02-27-11, 07:20 PM
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*ahem*

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...s-sensors.html
Old 03-10-11, 08:47 AM
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try disconnecting the negative terminal on your battery and reconnecting. That will reset the issue sometimes. I had to do this Monday. But you will have to reset the power windows after that.....look in your manual if the windows can not be controlled from the drivers seat. Easy fix.
Old 03-10-11, 10:03 AM
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I had the negative terminal disconnected the whole time it took me to install the intake. I never had to reset the windows. The only thing that I saw was changed was the yellow nanny ring on the speedometer and the radio stations.
Old 03-10-11, 10:05 AM
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vsc and cel? check your gas cap
Old 03-10-11, 02:02 PM
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my cel, vsc, and the other light came on today..ive had my windshield tinted for 8 months lol...i doubt that is the cause, they said it was the gas cap, they tried that, wasnt it...then proceeded that i need to pay $115 to have them run diagnostics on my car....its cpo...really?
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found out its a bad o2 sensor bank 1 they say prob because when intalled the o2 sensor extensions prob twisted to tight
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Originally Posted by duder06
found out its a bad o2 sensor bank 1 they say prob because when intalled the o2 sensor extensions prob twisted to tight

no kidding, i took mine to the dealer tonight and that is what is wrong with mine too...they are keeping my car until Monday, time to beat up the lovely lexus loaner... i wonder if the 02 sensors going bad is a common problem...how many miles are on your is?
Old 03-10-11, 05:28 PM
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What kind of fuel do you use?
Old 03-10-11, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by kamileon88
What kind of fuel do you use?
i use premium..expensive gas...since ive owned the car ive never put in anything else...
Old 03-10-11, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by ald03
i use premium..expensive gas...since ive owned the car ive never put in anything else...
O2 sensors going bad in IS is not common. Under warranty? what mileage?
Old 03-10-11, 06:35 PM
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my front windshield is tinted... no CEL no nothing. check your gas cap


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