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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 09:01 AM
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I had rx 300 2000, today its light on Check engine () with "Check" and VSC light

what I have to do?
I check fuel tank cap and it is closed ok, is there any other problem? or it must be problem in engine

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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 10:01 AM
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To understand what is wrong you need to connect OBdII reader to the port below the steering wheel.

If you dont have one, then have it complimentary read at AutoZone and other places.

Post the code here and some one will let you know what it means.

Usually, I would read and note the code and clear it (some can be cleared by disconnecting the battery and the reader can clear it without loosing other presets).

On the next onset of the CEL, I would read and if the error is the same, only then look for what is causing the error.

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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 10:42 AM
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it is possible to read error code with laptop?
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by bera90
it is possible to read error code with laptop?
Not for cheap, just grab a code reader for $20 -$25 and figure out what it is. Then clear it and see if it comes back.
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 04:27 PM
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Like 'salimshah' said....go to autozone, it's free
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Old Dec 28, 2010 | 09:38 PM
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ok, thanks, I'll go
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