Check Engine Light
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Check Engine Light
Hey guys,
Well, for the first time my check engine light came on. Im wondering if there is a way to check the codes without having to take it in to the lexus dealership. The only difference from stock is the injen intake that i installed about a month ago. Let me know
Regards,
Kunal
Well, for the first time my check engine light came on. Im wondering if there is a way to check the codes without having to take it in to the lexus dealership. The only difference from stock is the injen intake that i installed about a month ago. Let me know
Regards,
Kunal
Best bet is to pick up an inexpensive ODBII reader.They can be had around $35.00 or so and will pull the codes as well as clear them keeping in mind the code will most likely return as long as the problem exist.
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code said evap emmisions. I checked the fuel cap and that was tightly on. Im hoping there is no air bubble in the fuel lines. Can any body tell me if when you take the fuel cap off, is there a little flap that is pushed in when you pump fuel. I know many cars have this and mine is either missing or still retracted up. If the sc has it then my guess is that is why my engine light came on. Thanks for the help.
-Kunal
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Is that code for a small or large EVAP leak?
Worth checking the fuel cap is clean on the sealing face
No hoses trapped bent or blocked in the EVAP system - normally from the inlet manifold to EVAP components and back to tank.
Cheers
Paul
Worth checking the fuel cap is clean on the sealing face
No hoses trapped bent or blocked in the EVAP system - normally from the inlet manifold to EVAP components and back to tank.
Cheers
Paul
That little flapper is no longer in use, been that way for some time so no worries there. Which exact code did you pull?
Normally those codes on these engines are due to a bad emissions hose under the engine cover towards the right (passenger side) or charcoal canister issues (located in rear above the differential). Do you have any whistling sounds from the rear end while the car is running and warmed up? that could be due to the vacuum hose on the charcoal canister coming off which is a common occurrence.
Normally those codes on these engines are due to a bad emissions hose under the engine cover towards the right (passenger side) or charcoal canister issues (located in rear above the differential). Do you have any whistling sounds from the rear end while the car is running and warmed up? that could be due to the vacuum hose on the charcoal canister coming off which is a common occurrence.
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Hi, I bought this scanner
http://www.talktomycar.co.uk/Shop/Co...ders/mj003.htm
and it does not work with my car. Fails with linking error. Anyone know why this scanner fails and maybe which one from that site would work so I can exchange it.
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http://www.talktomycar.co.uk/Shop/Co...ders/mj003.htm
and it does not work with my car. Fails with linking error. Anyone know why this scanner fails and maybe which one from that site would work so I can exchange it.
The other scanners are here
http://www.talktomycar.co.uk/Shop/Co...de_Readers.htm
Thanks
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