VQT

Help needed,

How do I check the trouble code for an 04 LS430 without a scan tool? Does these newer car have the DTC for us to plug in the E1 and T1 ports?

If I have to buy a scan tool, which one should I buy beside the Lexus dealer scan tool.

Thanks in Advance

GRAND_LS 4

iTrader: (2)

Cant scan without a tool like the pre-96 cars. However, you can go into autozone, or advanced auto parts, and they will scan, and run the codes for FREE (saving that $100bucs). Then you can look up the code online for the specific problem.

RTIS250

iTrader: (9)

Arent you still in warranty?

VQT

No, its over 50K miles already. I like to fix my own cars, unless I can't/don't have the ability to trouble shoot the problem then I try other places. I only take any of my cars to the dealer for warranty work.

RTIS250

iTrader: (9)

If its an emissions related code, such as an oxygen sensor code or EVAP system code, you still have warranty until 70k miles i beleive.

VQT

Thanks RTGS400,

I haven't get around to get the codes yet. I disconnect the battery negative cable off to erase the code/light. It has been more than 300 miles and it hasn't came back yet.

Do you have any recommendation on brand/cost for a code reader for a back yard mechanic