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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 10:46 PM
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Congrats on the new car! Disconnecting the battery for a little bit will accomplish the reset as well as anything.

Where are you in WI? I'm in southern MN, might be thinking about selling my wheels soon, we can talk if you'd be interested, send me a pm if you'd be interested in the specifics.
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Kyle Harty
Congrats on the new car! Disconnecting the battery for a little bit will accomplish the reset as well as anything.

Where are you in WI? I'm in southern MN, might be thinking about selling my wheels soon, we can talk if you'd be interested, send me a pm if you'd be interested in the specifics.
We've got a Minnesota nice guy here! Ha, I'm from Superior, Wi. Assuming your from the msp area?..
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 09:07 AM
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Tanabe springs with KYB GR2 struts... fo $free!! Huge thanks to my new bud in Minneapolis

Gotta get back asap to take the wheels with this time.


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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by shurian
thats a one dirty throttle body make sure u clean Maf sensor also and reset the ECU after all
How do u clean the MAF??
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 01:13 PM
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How do u clean the MAF??

2GS STICKY: Hello all (Links to most DIYs for the GS) PLEASE LOOK HERE BEFORE YOU SEARCH!!


MAF sensor cleaner DIY:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/mai...er-by-crc.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...and-gs430.html
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 02:38 PM
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Worked on the idle issue today, and solved it by adjusting the extremely loose throttle cable assuming this would be the problem. It idles smoothly at 750rpms now, and drops to 500-550 when put into drive/reverse. I also disconnected the battery for giggles, and the CEL hasn't flashed on again yet. Maybe it was a loose gas cap some time ago?.....


Have you been finally able to solve the problem, cuz mine is doing the same thing that yours is doing??
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 02:42 PM
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I've diagnosed the root problem as a bad pcv valve. The pcv valve is likely clogged, causing oil to puke into the intake tube, making the throttlebody, and mass air flow sensor dirty. As well as making the crankcase build up pressure. Maybe that will solve my problem?...
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by bjohn
We've got a Minnesota nice guy here! Ha, I'm from Superior, Wi. Assuming your from the msp area?..
Duluth/Superior is a beautiful area, love the lakefront up there! I'm between the twin cities and Rochester.

Nice score on the springs and shocks, that's my kind of friend to be giving them to you! Which Tanabes are they? I had df-210's for 3 years, great drop for springs.
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Kyle Harty
Duluth/Superior is a beautiful area, love the lakefront up there! I'm between the twin cities and Rochester.

Nice score on the springs and shocks, that's my kind of friend to be giving them to you! Which Tanabes are they? I had df-210's for 3 years, great drop for springs.
Me too I like the north shore (Canada) better, but this does fine during the summer. I'll ask him of he remembers when I get the wheels tomorrow!
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 10:39 PM
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Haven't been up farther than the Split Rock Lighthouse but was definitely worth the trip, would go up again when we've got a little more time to explore. Didn't get over to the Superior side when we were up but maybe next time!
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 10:40 PM
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nice pick ups. make sure to check out club lexus of mn on facebook
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 10:53 PM
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Flashing CEL = Severe Misfire. Should have checked the codes before erasing it. Lose gas cap doesn't cause flashing CEL.
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Kyle Harty
Haven't been up farther than the Split Rock Lighthouse but was definitely worth the trip, would go up again when we've got a little more time to explore. Didn't get over to the Superior side when we were up but maybe next time!
Dont bother coming to superior, it's what I'd call a drive through town ha... Not to talk up my city or anything. I'd make a cruise up to Grand Marais, MN if you want to go to a neat little city. Make sure you get a pizza at Sven and Ole's Definitely worth checking out! I did the circle tour of the great lakes last summer, I highly recommend if you are from the area.

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Flashing CEL = Severe Misfire. Should have checked the codes before erasing it. Lose gas cap doesn't cause flashing CEL.
Wasn't flashing then, or now. I meant it the light flashed back on and stayed on.

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nice pick ups. make sure to check out club lexus of mn on facebook
I'll make sure I do that! You guys have meets ever?

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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 09:06 PM
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 03:38 AM
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Nice car....
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