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Old 08-08-12, 08:52 PM
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Talking power steering vacuum pressure switch and a smoking exhaust

So my 1991 LS 400 has had a bad PS leak and also has been smoking from the exhaust quite a bit, turns out that the problems are connected! the vacuum lines that regulate the engine idle that run off of the PS unit have been letting mass amounts of fluid into the intake. Fouling plugs and causing havoc. Just thought that everyone would appreciate the heads up. problem solved!
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Welcome to Club Lexus. Yes, the PS leak at the ACV is common when the part is worn out. Glad you got it fixed.
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Yes well known problem but good job on figuring it out yourself
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