Check engine light on

Asked by Guru3F9L May 23, 2017 at 11:07 AM about the 2003 Lexus ES

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Check  engine light came on,had it checked  by
Auto zone , I had 2 vacuum sensors replaced in the
front of the car,foll0wed with getting the charcoal  
canister replaced. About 6 weeks later the light
came back on, this time the car kicked out codes
surrounding  the Gas cap, which I replaced prior to
any Repair. What should be the next step? 2003
Lexus RD with 183223 miles

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Veaceslav answered 6 years ago

MAKE SURE WHEN YOU GASSING YOUR CAR TO SHOT OF THE CAR COMPLETELY .THAT CAN TRIGER EVAP SYSTEM IN THE OLDER CARS COULD BE A HEADACHE. WHILE YOU DRIVE KEEP YOUR EYES ON ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE.

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Alba answered 6 years ago

The temperature gauge when tall the way up car started smoking vsc light came in read vsc off .. car started making very severe noice as if engine was falling apart Please help . Thank you

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Veaceslav answered 6 years ago

shut the car off. call your mechanic . you will need towing assistance

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Larry answered 5 years ago

You should take a look at this: Troubleshooting Lexus Check Engine Light by Youcanic Great DIY guide and its free. Good luck!

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GuruK1G15 answered 4 years ago

Car. Won't. Pass. Smog. It. Fails when. The. Engine light comes. On What wil,it not. Pass a shot. Check

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