Help decoding my codes/ CEL, Slip, 4LO flashing
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Howdy,
I recently took over payments on my brothers 2011 GX. I am a former bus mechanic and am fairly competent at DIY repairs but this vehicle is kicking my butt. I’ve tried the Lexus recall/service campaign tool on the site and am getting error messages. I’ll try again tomorrow. So, I turn to the experts here for some advice.
I have replaced the following parts:
Napa brand gas cap
Napa brand canister purge valve
partsgeek Secondary Air Pump (it was damaged upon visual inspection but I did not open to check foam as this was day two of ownership and before I found this site/info)
currently I get the same CEL codes (along with CEL, Slip light, Flashing 4lo)
P2441
P0441
P0455
P0125
I don’t want to take the intake off in vain… you guys think I have a clogged/stuck switching valve? The codes don’t match what I’ve seen here from others who did have a clogged/stuck switching valve.
188xxx on the clock. Starts and runs fine.
CEL stays off for two drives but the same codes pop up on startup #3.
I’m prepared to take it to my local mechanic or a Toyota/Lexus specialist here in Denver to diagnose but figured I’d ask here first.
Any guidance or help is greatly appreciated!
I recently took over payments on my brothers 2011 GX. I am a former bus mechanic and am fairly competent at DIY repairs but this vehicle is kicking my butt. I’ve tried the Lexus recall/service campaign tool on the site and am getting error messages. I’ll try again tomorrow. So, I turn to the experts here for some advice.
I have replaced the following parts:
Napa brand gas cap
Napa brand canister purge valve
partsgeek Secondary Air Pump (it was damaged upon visual inspection but I did not open to check foam as this was day two of ownership and before I found this site/info)
currently I get the same CEL codes (along with CEL, Slip light, Flashing 4lo)
P2441
P0441
P0455
P0125
I don’t want to take the intake off in vain… you guys think I have a clogged/stuck switching valve? The codes don’t match what I’ve seen here from others who did have a clogged/stuck switching valve.
188xxx on the clock. Starts and runs fine.
CEL stays off for two drives but the same codes pop up on startup #3.
I’m prepared to take it to my local mechanic or a Toyota/Lexus specialist here in Denver to diagnose but figured I’d ask here first.
Any guidance or help is greatly appreciated!
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There is an open campaign to replace SAIP (Valves and Air pump) components on 10-13 models
https://lexusgxor.com/_media/general...mpaign_jlg.pdf
P2441 - Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve Stuck Closed Bank
441 and 455 are EVAP
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...l#post10928792
You might have to smoke test on those if you can’t get them to go away
125 is coolant sensor related. How is your coolant level?
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...l#post11403397
https://lexusgxor.com/_media/general...mpaign_jlg.pdf
P2441 - Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve Stuck Closed Bank
441 and 455 are EVAP
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...l#post10928792
You might have to smoke test on those if you can’t get them to go away
125 is coolant sensor related. How is your coolant level?
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...l#post11403397
Last edited by Acrad; 05-27-24 at 09:26 AM.
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JeffS520 (05-28-24)
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There is an open campaign to replace SAIP (Valves and Air pump) components on 10-13 models
https://lexusgxor.com/_media/general...mpaign_jlg.pdf
P2441 - Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve Stuck Closed Bank
441 and 455 are EVAP
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...l#post10928792
You might have to smoke test on those if you can’t get them to go away
125 is coolant sensor related. How is your coolant level?
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...l#post11403397
https://lexusgxor.com/_media/general...mpaign_jlg.pdf
P2441 - Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve Stuck Closed Bank
441 and 455 are EVAP
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...l#post10928792
You might have to smoke test on those if you can’t get them to go away
125 is coolant sensor related. How is your coolant level?
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...l#post11403397
The coolant is low, pretty sure I’ve got the valley leak to deal with too. Yippee!
Smoke test sounds like a good idea, I’ll have my local shop do that this week hopefully.
for the open service campaign, I’m assuming I just call up my local Lexus dealer, tell them I have that code and need them to perform recommended repairs outlined in the service campaign?
I have never had a vehicle serviced at a dealer, this part is what I’m most nervous about - LOL.
thank you again for the information and help!
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