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Old Feb 15, 2025 | 10:01 AM
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There is a little chance that all those sensors went out in the same time in normal operating conditions. You need to check what is common between all those sensors, I would suspect, it is something to do with CAN-BUS.
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Old Feb 15, 2025 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by ZacPig
I wanted to replace the crankshaft sensor before I take to mechanic for starter. Denso sensor from rock auto was $66. I've seen some people post the same codes. Some of them went straight after the starter and it turned out to be the crankshaft. Other's started with the crankshaft didn't fix anything then replaced starter and fixed the issue. Trying to be as cost effective as I can.
You are free spinning the starter without bendix extension or have a broken ring gear in the video. Both require you to pull it out and check
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Old Feb 15, 2025 | 12:32 PM
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Oh no.

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Old Feb 15, 2025 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Striker223
You are free spinning the starter without bendix extension or have a broken ring gear in the video. Both require you to pull it out and check
Thanks for the explanation. Quite nervous, this seem like it is going to be expensive.
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Old Feb 15, 2025 | 01:01 PM
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Yeah, it sounds like your starter is the issue.
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Old Feb 15, 2025 | 01:56 PM
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Yeah, it sounds like your starter is the issue.
Called Lexus for a quote they said part would be 477, labor 1683 (6.1 hours).
I don't have the tools/skill to be able to pull this off myself. Found a good mechanic in Vegas taking the car to him on Wednesday.
If you had the guess would the labor at a independent shop be 60% compared to the dealer? Dealer labor 275/hour would independent be closer to 150/hr?
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Old Feb 15, 2025 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ZacPig
I wanted to replace the crankshaft sensor before I take to mechanic for starter. Denso sensor from rock auto was $66. I've seen some people post the same codes. Some of them went straight after the starter and it turned out to be the crankshaft. Other's started with the crankshaft didn't fix anything then replaced starter and fixed the issue. Trying to be as cost effective as I can.
You trying to start the engine and your starter is not engaging. Your sensors telling your ECU that they can't see the rotation (because there's none) and perhaps it is what triggering all these faults. You can definitely can go ahead and replace all the sensors but it will not make your engine to rotate until you fix your starter problem.
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Old Feb 15, 2025 | 05:14 PM
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But if he's not getting a starter trouble code, how can u be sure that's the issue? I'm just sayin'
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Old Feb 15, 2025 | 05:41 PM
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Old Feb 16, 2025 | 01:24 AM
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Originally Posted by trehnhazelwoodls460
But if he's not getting a starter trouble code, how can u be sure that's the issue? I'm just sayin'
We can hear it not engaging......no need for a code
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Old Feb 17, 2025 | 12:33 PM
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Thanks everyone for the help, really appreciate it. Taking car into mechanic Wednesday. I'll update with result.
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Old Feb 18, 2025 | 10:21 AM
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I had the same VSC and PCS error code today on my '07 Lexus LS460L -- car wouldn't turn over, but, I don't think it's the battery since all other electrical systems are working perfectly and it ran fine at startup earlier today. New battery replaced a few months ago at Lexus Certified dealer. Any update from Lexus?
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Old Feb 18, 2025 | 10:36 AM
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[QUOTE=GregoryMalone;11867614]I had the same VSC and PCS error code today on my '07 Lexus LS460L -- car wouldn't turn over, but, I don't think it's the battery since all other electrical systems are working perfectly and it ran fine at startup earlier today. New battery replaced a few months ago at Lexus Certified dealer. Any update from Lexus?

I bought new battery in august of 24. Had it checked last week it was at 79% health. I had it replaced but that didn't fix the issue. I found another thread on this forum of a guy who had the same problem. He posted a video of his car trying to start and it was exactly the same as mine. He had to replace his starter. I am seeing the mechanic tomorrow. I'll let you know what they say.
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Old Feb 20, 2025 | 08:09 AM
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Got the car back last night. It was the starter. Replaced it parts/labor for 975. Thanks for all the helps guys.
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