Notices
SC - 1st Gen (1992-2000)

Check Engine Light Code 25 Fix

Old Mar 15, 2009 | 10:02 PM
  #1  
glenn2726's Avatar
glenn2726
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: Kansas
Default Check Engine Light Code 25 Fix

I had a check engine light come on and when I diagnosed it was code 25 which is upper oxygen sensor (s)....I had a spare engine that was bad so I pulled the oxygen sensors off of it to replace the ones on my latest lexus..92 SC400. The check engine light would come on usually right after starting the lexus up....or once you revved it up and it would stay on....
I made the repair to the drivers side first as I was also checking the oil level sending unit, the oxygen sensor is just to the right of the oil sensor....
So to change out the oxygen sensor,
1. Jack up the driver side front of car, place a jackstand under it for safety and then remove your tire and wheel.
2. Looking straight inside the wheel well opening you will see an opening into the lower engine area, straight ahead you see the oil level sending unit, and to the right the oxygen sensor...mounted to manifold area of exhaust.
3. Disconnect the connector for the oxygen sensor and then using a 22mm wrench remove the sensor. It is in a tight spot so take your time....I even had to slip the box end of the wrench up the wiring of the sensor to get a better grip on it and then remove it. Once you get it started then it will come right out.
4. Once you have it removed then go ahead and clean the connector end that is still attached to the engine by spraying some electrical contact cleaner inside it and also the outside of it to remove any oil or other contaminants.
5. Now just reinstall in the reverse of removal.

I got lucky as this was the one giving the bad reading....so didn't have to do the passenger side. But the passenger side is in same place so just jack up passenger side and look in for the sensor...Took it for a test drive and no more Check Engine Light....

Good Luck, hope this helps
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Crossxup11
IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present)
7
Jun 19, 2019 07:04 AM
Seadaddy
RX - 2nd Gen (2004-2009)
10
Jan 22, 2017 07:27 PM
Andyboy980
LS - 3rd Gen (2001-2006)
2
Feb 13, 2016 09:19 AM
throw
SC430 - 2nd Gen (2001-2010)
3
Jan 22, 2016 04:29 PM
Bud
RX - 1st Gen (1999-2003)
2
Dec 12, 2007 11:46 AM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:55 AM.

story-0
2026 Lexus ES Review: Lexus Re-Embraces Founding Principles

Slideshow: Our First-Drive Review of the 2026 Lexus ES!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-29 20:30:16


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Lexus Bargains That are Cheaper Than a New Toyota RAV4

Slideshow: 10 Lexus bargain that are cheaper than a new Toyota.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 10:28:20


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Weirdest Things Lexus Has Ever Built

Slideshow: From hoverboards to luxury yachts, these are the strangest projects Lexus has ever attached its badge to.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-16 11:34:36


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Lexus Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Some luxury cars chase trends, but these Lexus models look better now than they did when they first rolled into showrooms.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-06 17:58:29


VIEW MORE
story-4
8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!

Slideshow: How to Get the Best Fuel Economy with a Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-05 20:54:44


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers

Slideshow: 10 best Lexus models no one remembers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 17:33:28


VIEW MORE
story-6
TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing

Slideshow: diving into 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium's pricing, performance, fuel economy, features, and amenities!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-23 13:09:18


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!

Slideshow: the 10 Lexus and Toyota vehicles you need to drive before you die.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-23 10:34:24


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Lexus/Toyotas With The LEAST 5-Year Depreciation

Slideshow: Top 10 Lexus/Toyota models with the lowest 5-year depreciation rate.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-08 12:19:06


VIEW MORE
story-9
Lexus LC500 Convertible Auction: A Preview of Rising Values?

The LC hasn't even disappeared from the Lexus lineup yet, and we're already seeing signs of an explosive market.

By Brett Foote | 2026-04-06 09:25:02


VIEW MORE