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Old 11-06-07, 07:15 PM
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I have a short on my 2000 GS3. now when i use my AC, or Rear Defroster a ABS, VSC VSCOFF turns on. and i read on the other threads of this light problem but i notice no side effects when the light turns on while driving. Does anyone know where the Rear defroster Fuse or relay or anything? im tottaly lost. any comments would really help guys. thanks!


p.s; is the rear defroster susposed to stay on ? cause when i press it and it stays on but less then 5 mins later its off.. im not quite sure if its susposed to stay on or not.
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You know..I dont notice how long mine stays on for because usually the windows are defrosted by the time I turn off the car.

Where in CA are you?
Old 11-06-07, 07:44 PM
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I believe that the rear defroster is supposed to stay on for 15 mins per time u press the button.
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Originally Posted by GSteg
You know..I dont notice how long mine stays on for because usually the windows are defrosted by the time I turn off the car.

Where in CA are you?
southern cali, in orange county. it just gets frosty in the morning and night now cause the season changes.
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Are you within the 714 area? My buddy has a shop that can scan your car for codes. Not only will he read codes that are making your lights turn on, but pending codes too. Most shops do not have the Toyota/Lexus scanner, mainly because it's at least $5000 Either that, or go to the dealer, but they'll charge you a $90 diagnostic fee. My buddy will read your code for you for free as long as you drive to the shop
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Originally Posted by GSteg
Are you within the 714 area? My buddy has a shop that can scan your car for codes. Not only will he read codes that are making your lights turn on, but pending codes too. Most shops do not have the Toyota/Lexus scanner, mainly because it's at least $5000 Either that, or go to the dealer, but they'll charge you a $90 diagnostic fee. My buddy will read your code for you for free as long as you drive to the shop
foshoo 714 all the way. what city is it in?

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the shop is located in midway city.
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Man, I need your buddy to hook his tool up to my car so I can bleed out my ABS system lol. I'm about to buy the tool myself. It's a PC based version so much much cheaper than the standalone Toyota tool heh.
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can i get the adress or number? i really wanna get this short fixed. its getting annoying. lol thanks !
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It's near bolsa and beach blvd. I forgot the exact address but I will PM you when I get it tonight.

This guy is a great guy. He has a GS400 also and is a toyota/lexus master tech for close to 8-9 years now. He's also great with installing the Daizen control arm bushings that most other shops wont touch
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fosho, thats right near my house. thanks man
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You got PM about the shop info
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Originally Posted by vinhcibLe
fosho, thats right near my house. thanks man
Hi Vinh
How is the car? Do you still have problem with that? I forgot to give you the code#, which is P0226.
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