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Old 04-23-10, 10:50 AM
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Default Is my IS getting old? check engine light went on twice this week

Hello All, I hope someone could recommend what to do here.
I have a 2006 IS250 RWD.
So here is the sequence of events..
Sunday 4/18 nighttime pumped gas at mobil
Monday 4/19 morning turned on engine and the check engine light showed and the error message check vsc (check vehicle stability control) lit up; restarted engine and lights went away but after 2 miles of driving and stuck at a stop light, the car started to shake as if it wanted to turn off so I depressed the gas pedal and the shaking went away - double checked gas cap and it was firm and tight
Friday 4/23 morning turned on engine and the check engine light showed and the battery icon lit up (all doors closed and lights were off all night) was able to drive 50 feet until engine turned off and car remained immobile; restarted engine and lights went away

background info: all recalls and tsbs have been done for my car

what's wrong...?? should I just bring the car in for a check up?
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Did you get the code read, car's computer should've stored it. Could be just bad gas, also check if battery is ok. Less likely is the oxygen sensor. Check the code first.
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Did you check your gas cap? if its not tight you will generate all sorts of crazy results. I agree it could be bad gas, Did you buy gas at a new station?
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Originally Posted by B.Diddy
Did you check your gas cap? if its not tight you will generate all sorts of crazy results. I agree it could be bad gas, Did you buy gas at a new station?
Read the OP, she checked it. I would agree with others, go to Autozone and have them scan the codes for you.

edit: I dunno why I said she, just assumed because of your username.
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Thanks for the responses everyone. (Yes I'm a girl, I didn't hide it too well eh) I don't have an error code reader thing. I'll empty the tank and pump at a different gas station since it seems like it would be a 'bad gas problem'.
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Originally Posted by Iszy250
Thanks for the responses everyone. (Yes I'm a girl, I didn't hide it too well eh) I don't have an error code reader thing. I'll empty the tank and pump at a different gas station since it seems like it would be a 'bad gas problem'.
Make sure the gas cap is secured, click it like 4 or 5 times to be safe. And if its an 06 and still under warrenty just take it to the dealer
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