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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 06:26 PM
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Getting check engine with above code (1990 LS400). Replaced O2 sensor on drivers side with Lexus OE sensor. Still getting the code. It also sounds like there is a slight leak somewhere in the exaust near the manifold on the same side. Would this cause the Error 21? or is their something else I should look for?
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i havent checked but provided that code 21 isnt a o2 sensor circuit or heater circuit code, and is a general inefficiency code, then yes, it could be very easily cause by an exhaust leak.
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i havent checked but provided that code 21 isnt a o2 sensor circuit or heater circuit code, and is a general inefficiency code, then yes, it could be very easily cause by an exhaust leak.


21 - Main oxygen sensor signal (on left bank)
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an exhaust leak will cause the 02 to think theres a lean problem...
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as per this post
http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums...hl=error++code
error 21 is for "Solar Sensor Circuit"
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Originally Posted by qewani1
as per this post
http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums...hl=error++code
error 21 is for "Solar Sensor Circuit"
this only applies when you're diagnosing the A/C, and this code comes up on the Climate Control LCD.

odd question but have you ohmed out the TPS? it seems that the generic OBDI code 21 is a TPS code, but lexls has it listed as a bank 1 no.1 O2 sensor?
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