ES300 1998 69K miles 441 & 446 codes
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ES300 1998 69K miles 441 & 446 codes
I am in the process of selling my baby, my 1998 ES300. During the process of actually selling it to a couple the check engine light came on . I did not feel right going through with the sale. The mechanic that has always worked on "Baby" isn't available until next week at least. I don't want to go to Lexus because they will overcharge me and probably do work that does not need to be done. I've already replaced the gas cap with a new one from AutoZone. If I take "Baby" to another mechanic what should I tell him to do and to NOT do? Here's my thoughts (and no I don't know anything about cars):
Check the vacuum hoses & clamps
Check the VSV
Check the air filter (although it's fairly new)
Run a smoke test
Am I on the right track??? Any other suggestions ?
Once I get it fixed, what do you think it's worth. The car is really clean, new Michelin tires, new timing belt, new battery, new water pump, etc. etc.
I love this car, it has been so good to me. Anything I can check myself (you'll have to be clear on how to do it, I know nothing)
Check the vacuum hoses & clamps
Check the VSV
Check the air filter (although it's fairly new)
Run a smoke test
Am I on the right track??? Any other suggestions ?
Once I get it fixed, what do you think it's worth. The car is really clean, new Michelin tires, new timing belt, new battery, new water pump, etc. etc.
I love this car, it has been so good to me. Anything I can check myself (you'll have to be clear on how to do it, I know nothing)
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VSV replacement
If it is the VSV and it needs to be replaced how much should I expect the charge to be from my mechanic ... labor & parts? He has his own independent shop and works on foreign cars only.
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Picture of 1998 ES VSV location
Tx GS. Really I can change it myself???? I don't think you get how little knowledge I have and I have no experience with fixing anything on a car.
I wish I had a picture of the two VSV's and where they are under the hood
Sounds like taking it to my mechanic is going to be expensive.
I wish I had a picture of the two VSV's and where they are under the hood
Sounds like taking it to my mechanic is going to be expensive.
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Perhaps it's easier to have a garage do a smoke test to look for leaks, which is another likely cause for subject codes showing up.
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1998 ES300 441 and 446 codes
PFB Thanks Here is my original posts and thoughts on what to have my mechanic do.
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I am in the process of selling my baby, my 1998 ES300. During the process of actually selling it to a couple the check engine light came on . I did not feel right going through with the sale. The mechanic that has always worked on "Baby" isn't available until next week at least. I don't want to go to Lexus because they will overcharge me and probably do work that does not need to be done. I've already replaced the gas cap with a new one from AutoZone. If I take "Baby" to another mechanic what should I tell him to do and to NOT do? Here's my thoughts (and no I don't know anything about cars):
Check the vacuum hoses & clamps
Check the VSV
Check the air filter (although it's fairly new)
Run a smoke test
Am I on the right track??? Any other suggestions ?
Once I get it fixed, what do you think it's worth. The car is really clean, new Michelin tires, new timing belt, new battery, new water pump, etc. etc.
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I am in the process of selling my baby, my 1998 ES300. During the process of actually selling it to a couple the check engine light came on . I did not feel right going through with the sale. The mechanic that has always worked on "Baby" isn't available until next week at least. I don't want to go to Lexus because they will overcharge me and probably do work that does not need to be done. I've already replaced the gas cap with a new one from AutoZone. If I take "Baby" to another mechanic what should I tell him to do and to NOT do? Here's my thoughts (and no I don't know anything about cars):
Check the vacuum hoses & clamps
Check the VSV
Check the air filter (although it's fairly new)
Run a smoke test
Am I on the right track??? Any other suggestions ?
Once I get it fixed, what do you think it's worth. The car is really clean, new Michelin tires, new timing belt, new battery, new water pump, etc. etc.
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1998 ES300 441 446 @ 69K miles???
01LEXPL tx. That's certainly not something I can do. Looks like I'll have to wait till next week to get it to the mechanic.
Just wondering why the issue with the vsv at 69k. I've been searching the web and it seems that others who've had this problem have over 150K miles on their cars.
Just wondering why the issue with the vsv at 69k. I've been searching the web and it seems that others who've had this problem have over 150K miles on their cars.
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Just drove it. For me, i think i overfilled the car [all cars throw this code if that happens - well the codes i listed above]
I cleared the codes and drove it. I wasn't about to take apart the evap canister - couldn't be bothered and was grateful i didn't since its been fine ever since, and its been months...
I cleared the codes and drove it. I wasn't about to take apart the evap canister - couldn't be bothered and was grateful i didn't since its been fine ever since, and its been months...