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Old 10-30-20, 12:06 PM
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Default P1604 Startability Malfunction

I have a 2013 Lexus ES350 With 80k. It starts right up and never has any problems (besides what I consider a rough idle in Drive). No matter how many times I clear that P1604 code, it comes back instantly. Apparently it is set when there is no fuel in the tank or it fails to start properly but I have not had any issues with starting and keep my tank mostly full. Not sure what’s going on. Any ideas? Thanks.
Old 10-31-20, 01:59 PM
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Check battery and charging system first. Clean cables and connection to battery.

https://www.autocodes.com/p1604_lexus.html
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Originally Posted by st1800
Check battery and charging system first. Clean cables and connection to battery.

https://www.autocodes.com/p1604_lexus.html
Thank you. Terminal is clean as a whistle and a brand new battery (diehard platinum) was put in last month. So, unfortunately not it
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Wondering if it might be related to the fuel filter, fuel vapour recovery system including charcoal canister & extraction "fan", or even fuel filler cap sealing.
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Try Seafoam in the gas tank?
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