Hello guys,

Hope that you can help me as i am new here with my first ever Lexus.

I brought my 2007 Lexus with 123k miles on the clock.

Water pump and hybrid battery changed last year.

I did a majour service straight away on it.. the car is smooth and really nice to drive however,

1. The avarage city drive is around 23mpg, is that normal?
2. I have a code P0017 on it, funny thing is, there is no EML light or even any physical issue with power.

I Changed the camshaft sensor and the error remained, now i have read that it could be a streached chain, however, there are no errors on dash, so unless i connect the computer, i wouldnt know,

Do you guys think its urgent i change the chain? Or could it be ignored as there is no EML on the dash nor any noticible performance issues?

Any Help is appreciated

 

anyone that could help guys

 

anyone that could help guys i would be ever so greatful

 

I would take it to a good mechanic who can diagnose it properly. More likely a good scan tool can show cam and crank position

I doubt you have a stretched timing chain, if I were to guess, its possible a bad vvti cam gear. There was a recall on those!

 

Thank you so much, that is the story of my life... Finding a good mechanic.. haha
Well i just looked at the recall and couldnt see any vvti cam gear recalls.. there is only fuel pressure sensor and valve spring which i think they were both done as there are no outstanding recalls on it.

I am just worried that i would be stranded one day..

PS i am in the UK