Vsc and engine light came on - any suggestions??
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i was driving home normally than all of a sudden a check engine and vsc light came on.... and it wont come off...this happen on my 2002 rx 300.
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Time for OBDII scanner to get a code dump. Folks say that AutoZone can do this for you.
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Be aware that if you reset the ecu by disconnecting the ecu, you will not be able to read the code for a while.
Electrically it does not matter which you disconnect, but safety wise it is better to disconnect the "-" as it is the unshielded ground (chassis).
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Electrically it does not matter which you disconnect, but safety wise it is better to disconnect the "-" as it is the unshielded ground (chassis).
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You need to beware of that disconecting the battery stuff,some times that will put in an internal code.the obd2 system is pretty sophisticated.it will detect and store that information.The best way to clear the computer is go pick yourself up a mini scaner at auto zone.Sounds like we need them with our vehicles anyway.It will pay for it self,plus you will have access to your codes.
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That is the same one I have,plus a scanner too.but it works well.Your`s come with the book to decifer the codes?That is the safest way to clear codes.plus you dont loose any of your pre-sets etc.
That is the same one I have,plus a scanner too.but it works well.Your`s come with the book to decifer the codes?That is the safest way to clear codes.plus you dont loose any of your pre-sets etc.
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Depends on what it is and if you feel anything different. If it is just something like a P0171, you probably won't feel a thing. However, an a/f sensor may have the vehicle feeling a bit rough under acceleration.
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Converter damage could occur if the error is caused by what I like to call crap gas, which you have a greater chance of finding south of the border, and took out one of my 2 precats. However, you would have noticed something like that already. Keep an eye on your fuel consumption.
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lexmex and every one thanx for your help...i found out what happen... according to my mother the gas cap wasn't on all the way.... hopefully if some one sees the same problem.. they will check there gas cap..i feel so dumb .. please keep the flammin to minimum