Member Help thread from a Lexus Certified Technician
Rookie
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
From: tx
i redid everything still no go
but ifound what i think problem the camshaft sensors are not getting any power the cams themselves are good i checked them
when i open the key no power, when i crank the engine still no power is there a fuse to these
im going in trace these wires see where they lead me
thanks alot
but ifound what i think problem the camshaft sensors are not getting any power the cams themselves are good i checked them
when i open the key no power, when i crank the engine still no power is there a fuse to these
im going in trace these wires see where they lead me
thanks alot
the problem was the fuel
it fuel was getting to the fuel line but not through to the injectors because of the fuel pump regulator on the drivers side i accidentally switched the washers so no fuel was beign released
thanks a bunch
Thread Starter
Lead Lap
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 515
Likes: 0
From: NY
The check engine light came back on today, can I change those things myself or do I have to take it to the shop? Is there a way to check to see which one I will need? Thanks
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: OH
TACH MOTOR . . . great posts. I recently changed the MAF, an AF sensor and the pcv valve and the CEL came back after about 50 miles. I smell exhaust/gas when thhe car is idling when the CEL is on. My gas mileage went in the tank . . . any suggestions?
Thread Starter
Lead Lap
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 515
Likes: 0
From: NY
If you have a smoke machine you can test it out that way; normally shops have that and to purchase a smoke tester is close to $1000. You can eliminate things by changing out the gas cap, vsv first. Charcoal canister is located under the rear subframe. You will need to drop the subframe enough to slide it out. Not a novice job.
Thread Starter
Lead Lap
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 515
Likes: 0
From: NY
What car do you have and what cel is on ? need more info
If you have a smoke machine you can test it out that way; normally shops have that and to purchase a smoke tester is close to $1000. You can eliminate things by changing out the gas cap, vsv first. Charcoal canister is located under the rear subframe. You will need to drop the subframe enough to slide it out. Not a novice job.
Ok, how long can I keep driving the car in this state if the problem is either the VSV or the Canister before I HAVE to change it? And what are the possible effects from continued driving with the Check light on?