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Old Jul 21, 2017 | 10:32 AM
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my 2007 LS has engine check and VSC light on.
What happens?
Anyway I can reset them?
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Old Jul 21, 2017 | 11:28 AM
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Yes have the codes read and then have them reset to see if they return
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Old Jul 23, 2017 | 11:03 AM
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Default Check Engine and VSC lights.

I have a high mileage LS 460 (155,000 miles) and these lights come on regularly.
The lights are somehow interconnected and you have to read the codes. My codes are 172, 175, which say that bank 1 & 2 are running rich.
With this mileage, I suspected fuel injectors, which for this engine are crazy prices and the dealer says there are hardly EVER any injector problems.
I should say that I have used an additive for cleaning the injectors with little success.
I have bought new oxygen sensors to see if that improves the running rich, they have not been installed yet.
If anyone has had success with this problem I would sure like to know what worked for you.
Any help would be appreciated.
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Old Jul 23, 2017 | 06:01 PM
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Have you had a full feul system clean..you can have injectors rebuild also
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Old Jul 24, 2017 | 10:31 AM
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Thanks, I haven't tried the fuel system flush or the rebuild-the-injectors suggestion.
Has anyone out there, tried these and are they worth while?
Thanks for any help.
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Old Oct 6, 2018 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by duken52
my 2007 LS has engine check and VSC light on.
What happens?
Anyway I can reset them?
Hi, did you find the cure for the error as i have same issue too, my hold switch and cruise control arnt working either
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Old Oct 6, 2018 | 02:44 PM
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Get yourself a cheap code reader on eBay or elsewhere. Mine was about $15. Then enjoy your neck and back stretching exercises to put the code reader into the socket by the brake pedal. Check out the code online and hit the reset button and hope it doesn't come back. PS it probably will. I've become very familiar with the procedure and just yesterday was able to connect the adapter while I was driving the car to reset a recurring code I get every few days. But believe me this car is well worth it and I'm still so in love with it.
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Old Oct 6, 2018 | 09:06 PM
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Many thanks brother, sounds like a smart way to tackle these types of errors, but don't you think to rectify the error properly by changing parts etc would be a permanent solution? I'm based in Dubai and we don't have access to great products like the U.S have and I'm a novice when it comes to technical stuff for cars, can you please help me identify the right product for me? im pasting a link below for a local online store who have such similar products will appreciate if you can advise which one to purchase.

https://uae.souq.com/ae-en/lexus-code-reader/s/?as=1
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Old Oct 7, 2018 | 05:27 AM
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https://uae.souq.com/ae-en/u480-scanner-car-fault-code-reader-can-bus-obd2-eobd-engine-diagnostic-tool-37536089/i/

This is the model I have. Very simple and works well. I also have one of the wireless ones which is great for more complicated things when linked to your phone (seems to take awhile to connect) but for a quick read 'n reset, nothing beats the simple orange one. Post the code you have once you read it.
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Old Oct 7, 2018 | 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Benjam1n
https://uae.souq.com/ae-en/u480-scanner-car-fault-code-reader-can-bus-obd2-eobd-engine-diagnostic-tool-37536089/i/

This is the model I have. Very simple and works well. I also have one of the wireless ones which is great for more complicated things when linked to your phone (seems to take awhile to connect) but for a quick read 'n reset, nothing beats the simple orange one. Post the code you have once you read it.
Guess what happened!? i went to start the car to go to the mechanic and sign disappeared, hmm ? anyways i will buy this product for future problems, many thanks for your support
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Old Oct 11, 2018 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Benjam1n
https://uae.souq.com/ae-en/u480-scanner-car-fault-code-reader-can-bus-obd2-eobd-engine-diagnostic-tool-37536089/i/

This is the model I have. Very simple and works well. I also have one of the wireless ones which is great for more complicated things when linked to your phone (seems to take awhile to connect) but for a quick read 'n reset, nothing beats the simple orange one. Post the code you have once you read it.
Hellow, so i bought the device you advised and workes perfectly fine! Thank you once again!, the code i received was P2241, but i couldn't erase it, it said Erase Fail. googled it and its something to do with O2 sensor, what do you advise?
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Old Oct 12, 2018 | 03:32 AM
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Try erasing the code in accessory on position with the engine off. But it looks like you or your mechanic may need to replace the oxygen sensor to solve the problem. Perhaps try a fuel cleaner see if you have any success, they're very cheap. Good luck!
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Old Oct 13, 2018 | 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Benjam1n
Try erasing the code in accessory on position with the engine off. But it looks like you or your mechanic may need to replace the oxygen sensor to solve the problem. Perhaps try a fuel cleaner see if you have any success, they're very cheap. Good luck!
Many thanks! will get the sensor replaced.
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Old Dec 28, 2018 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by chainbuilt
Hellow, so i bought the device you advised and workes perfectly fine! Thank you once again!, the code i received was P2241, but i couldn't erase it, it said Erase Fail. googled it and its something to do with O2 sensor, what do you advise?
Changing the sensor will come in time - the genuine part stores have the parts you need in Dubai.
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