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Dec 11, 2011 | 01:40 PM

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Dstockton

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help! car running awful

When I started up my is250 today it was shaking real bad and my vsc light was coming and my check engine light was too. Now when I start it up everything is good. Any ideas?

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Dec 11, 2011 | 03:04 PM

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could be carbon build up in your engine, take it to the dealer if u still have warranty

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Dec 11, 2011 | 04:58 PM

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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...d-threads.html

Covered by 6 yr/70k mile powertrain warranty.

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Dec 11, 2011 | 07:00 PM

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sounds like the carbon buildup. I'd take it to the dealer.

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