Check Engine Light on... CRAP!!!
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From: Fl
yes I use them an others on this forum. they are not made like the stock ones. they don't degrade like the stock ones. again the best. the old saying you get what you pay for. look below.
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Also, have you noticed anything different as it pertains to vibration, installation issues etc?
I read that Lexus changed the motor mount design in 04 or 05 and made improvements to the design. Do you know if they are indeed better or still substandard to these aftermarket mounts?
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This caused the CEL and codes P0440, P0441 and P0446.
It was loose because the motor mounts were shot. I replaced the mounts and all is good again. The vibration is gone too.
I erased the codes with my code checker that I purchased from Harbor Freight. It is a must have item.
NOTE: if you decide to do the mounts yourself be sure to have a 14mm swivel socket or a wobble extension. A universal will NOT fit properly, trust me, I learned the hard way!
I did this job with ramps and a floor Jack.
It was loose because the motor mounts were shot. I replaced the mounts and all is good again. The vibration is gone too.
I erased the codes with my code checker that I purchased from Harbor Freight. It is a must have item.
NOTE: if you decide to do the mounts yourself be sure to have a 14mm swivel socket or a wobble extension. A universal will NOT fit properly, trust me, I learned the hard way!
I did this job with ramps and a floor Jack.
Last edited by Bgw70; Mar 3, 2015 at 10:07 AM.
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From: FL
As many have mentioned already -- the CEL on Lexus is often (not always) related to the MAF or an O2 sensor. My 2000 RX300 was absolutely notorious for this. I had to clean the MAF sensor on an annual basis. It's easy to do.
I also found that buying one of the code readers was a good investment for me. They aren't very expensive and most will not only read the code but allow you to reset it. Thus, avoiding the battery disconnect route.
Just keep in mind that resetting the code in any fashion does not mean the problem is resolved.
-geno
I also found that buying one of the code readers was a good investment for me. They aren't very expensive and most will not only read the code but allow you to reset it. Thus, avoiding the battery disconnect route.
Just keep in mind that resetting the code in any fashion does not mean the problem is resolved.
-geno
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Happening to me.. CEL comes on and within five seconds the VSC lights come on. Disconnect the battery for a "reset" and CEL will stay off for a couple days, however, returns on and then followed immediately by VSC lights on. Thus, have these three lights on and a "tire" light on as one of the batteries in the tire inflation module is history. So, I drive with four of the Christmas tree lights on.., not to worry. Only 47K miles on an "04"...
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Another update on the CEL -- the code is P0155 which means that sensor #1 in Bank2 is bad. I am very very suspicious since the car only has 20K on it. In fact, I think it's related to the poor job done by the dealer when replacing the airbag. As I mentioned in an earlier post, after they replaced the airbag the cabin temp could not be regulated -- in fact -- the only thing that worked was the heater!!! Which the dealer discovered they screwed up during the recall. I will be contacting corporate for some assistance!!!
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Now the VSC light is on!!!
Update 3/10/2015
Contacted Corporate about having to replace an O2 sensor at only 20K miles -- and right after the dealer screwed up the airbag recall and caused the internal cabin temp to be totally unregulated.
Now the VSC lights are on and I'm ticked. Corporate said they would look into it -- which is basically a stall tactic. The car is way out of warranty -- yet has only 20K miles. This should not be happening.
I sold a Porsche Boxster to buy the SC430 -- I'm thinking I made a bad mistake. The Boxster was reliable day in day out -- no issues at all. It was just a much harsher ride and I'm getting too old to be beat up on the road.
Will keep you posted on what Corporate says.
BTW, the dealer wants $520 to replace the O2 sensor. I can buy the Denso sensor on Amazon for $50 and have it installed by a reliable mechanic for $90. Unless Corporate comes through for me -- the dealer and I won't be seeing much of each other.
Contacted Corporate about having to replace an O2 sensor at only 20K miles -- and right after the dealer screwed up the airbag recall and caused the internal cabin temp to be totally unregulated.
Now the VSC lights are on and I'm ticked. Corporate said they would look into it -- which is basically a stall tactic. The car is way out of warranty -- yet has only 20K miles. This should not be happening.
I sold a Porsche Boxster to buy the SC430 -- I'm thinking I made a bad mistake. The Boxster was reliable day in day out -- no issues at all. It was just a much harsher ride and I'm getting too old to be beat up on the road.
Will keep you posted on what Corporate says.
BTW, the dealer wants $520 to replace the O2 sensor. I can buy the Denso sensor on Amazon for $50 and have it installed by a reliable mechanic for $90. Unless Corporate comes through for me -- the dealer and I won't be seeing much of each other.
Good luck, I previously asked corporate to repair flaking chrome on my OEM rims with only 20k miles. Just to rechome, $300, and I explained my car has been garage kept it's entire life. No exposure to elements or road salt. Even got two official letters from a Lexus Service Manager and a Toyota Service Manager that verified it was defect in the chroming procedure. Lexus did nothing for me. Now I'm contacting them for a dash that is splitting (adhesive is starting to fail). Originally recall service was supposed to repair it and neglected to do so. I hope they will do something for me since they will have to take on the airbag recall and thus remove the dash anyway. Guess we're in the same boat.
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I'll check the loose hose too, but I already pulled the code for mine and it's P0051 (Bank 2 sensor 1 or bad connection etc.), I'll have a mechanic put this in and see where things go from there - the weird thing is that the light popped on my way to get the airbag recalled. Lexus wanted $145 just to pull the code so I went to autozone.
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I'll check the loose hose too, but I already pulled the code for mine and it's P0051 (Bank 2 sensor 1 or bad connection etc.), I'll have a mechanic put this in and see where things go from there - the weird thing is that the light popped on my way to get the airbag recalled. Lexus wanted $145 just to pull the code so I went to autozone.