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Lexus RX 300 saying check engine, VSC & TRAC OFF
by aecpharmd
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Jun 13, 2008 (1:07 pm)
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My 2002 Lexus is displaying the check engine light, VSC and TRAC OFF. This is a previously owned vehicle and did not come with an owner's manual and I can't seem to gain access to an owner's manual on the internet. Please help with any ideas...I have no clue what this means. Thanks!
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Re: Lexus RX 300 saying check engine, VSC & TRAC OFF [aecpharmd]
by bdigest
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Jul 31, 2008 (8:03 pm)
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Replying to: aecpharmd (Jun 13, 2008 1:07 pm)
I have the same problem with my 2002 and am looking for a solution. My warning lights came on a few days after I had the brakes checked. I've had the warning 'reset' a couple of times, but it comes back on after a few days. If I come up with an answer, I'll let you know.
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Re: Lexus RX 300 saying check engine, VSC & TRAC OFF [aecpharmd]
by bdigest
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Jul 31, 2008 (8:40 pm)
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Replying to: aecpharmd (Jun 13, 2008 1:07 pm)
Well, I found the solution by cruising the forum and the net. When I had my brakes checked, they tried to sell me an air filter. Opening the large black air filter cover on the driver's side of the engine pulls a hose lose that is on the back side of the cover. The hose is black, comes straight out of the cover an inch or so, then hangs down at a right angle to connect to a stiff tube sticking up from below. The end of the stiff tube is about ten inches below and is tough to spot, but you may see the metallic glint of the connecting portion of the tube. If you can get your hand in there, just reconnect the hose. Supposedly, you can get the 'check engine' light to reset by disconnecting the battery for 15 minutes. I reconnected the hose tonight...I'll check the lights in the morning. What a relief to save a trip to Lexus...
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Re: Lexus RX 300 saying check engine, VSC & TRAC OFF [bdigest]
by cargovan
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Jan 03, 2009 (10:52 pm)
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Replying to: bdigest (Jul 31, 2008 8:03 pm)
I would to share the same experience with you. I have a 2001 Lexus RX 300 FWD and the check engine light, VSC and Trac Off came on. It stay on for about two days or so and turn off all by it self. I didn't attempt any repairs at all. It is best to speak to a mechanic about this. The mechanic will then tell you what to do?
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Re: Lexus RX 300 saying check engine, VSC & TRAC OFF [cargovan]
by wwest
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Jan 04, 2009 (7:37 am)
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Replying to: cargovan (Jan 03, 2009 10:52 pm)
Those symptoms are often an indication that the gas cap was removed and then replaced without refueling or the gas cap was left not fully tightened after refueling.
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RX300 VSC TAC OFF AND CHECK ENGINE
by e0101227
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Jan 09, 2009 (6:18 pm)
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I have an '03 RX300 and these lights recently came on for me, the day after I had gotten an oil change. It would make sense that this was the cause, since I'm sure they checked my air filter. Thanks for the help!
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Re: Lexus RX 300 saying check engine, VSC & TRAC OFF [bdigest]
by kenfig
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Mar 07, 2009 (4:01 pm)
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Replying to: bdigest (Jul 31, 2008 8:40 pm)
RIGHT ON! After reading this forum I found the problem with my RX300. The hose was off behind the air filter. I put it back on and cleared the code with OBD II reader and all is well. Thank you for the info! 
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Check engine, VSC & TRAC OFF
by azjoel
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Mar 31, 2009 (10:45 am)
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Me too.....I had all these same lights on and after reading a few post here, sure enough the hose behind my air filter was disconnected. It's a tight fit for my hands but I finally got it reconnected and unhooked the battery for 10 min or so and all lights have remained off......thanks everyone for the responses....!!
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oil filters
by cargovan
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Apr 22, 2009 (8:41 pm)
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Hi! If an oil filter is slightly damaged on the outside still usable?
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Re: oil filters [cargovan]
by wwest
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Apr 23, 2009 (8:46 am)
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Replying to: cargovan (Apr 22, 2009 8:41 pm)
NO...!!
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