Check engine light
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From: California, Bay Area
Check engine light
Hi so I've had the JoeZ axle back installed for about two months now.
I noticed that the engine light came on initially when installing but it went away on its own.
I got into an accident and after the repairs were done on my car the light was gone.
It soon came back on but i expected it was because my oil change was due
Got the oil change done and the light was off.
Couple days ago the light came back on.
I called the Lexus Dealer and they told me that it might be due to the Gas cap not tight enough. Gave it a few twist but light still remained on.
For the past month, i also recently noticed a mildew smell coming from the vents when i start the car but goes away.
Does the mildew smell + Check engine light mean that something is wrong with the exhaust?
Anyone have any idea whats going on?
I noticed that the engine light came on initially when installing but it went away on its own.
I got into an accident and after the repairs were done on my car the light was gone.
It soon came back on but i expected it was because my oil change was due
Got the oil change done and the light was off.
Couple days ago the light came back on.
I called the Lexus Dealer and they told me that it might be due to the Gas cap not tight enough. Gave it a few twist but light still remained on.
For the past month, i also recently noticed a mildew smell coming from the vents when i start the car but goes away.
Does the mildew smell + Check engine light mean that something is wrong with the exhaust?
Anyone have any idea whats going on?
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Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 195
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From: CT
The mildew smell is your cabin air filter it needs to be changed or you have mold in your ducts. There is a spray that will fix that every dealership has some or go to auto zone and ask the guy for it. Set your system to fresh air and spray a bunch in near the inlet at the outside of the windshield or just follow the instructions on the can. The CEL may be caused by a damaged o2 sensor or it may just not be screwed in all the way or the plug has come loose. I would check that. Especially after an accident.
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