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1999 Lexus GS 300 Repair Question


Topics covered: Check engine light, Compression, Compression test.
Mileage: 180,670 miles.

Asked on December 3, 2010

Misfiring

My 1999 lexus gs 300 is misfiring when you press the gas peddle, and the check engine light is on as well as the vsc and the vsc off light. what does vsc stand for?
Avatar Asked by charr1

Answer

Replied on December 3, 2010

WHAT DO YOU HAVE FOR CODES
check MAF sensor
scan for codes 1st

Tiny Answered by BMRFIXIT (expert)
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Replied on December 5, 2010

Subject: 1999lexus misfiring

From: charr1 reply

the codes are cylinder 1, 3, 5 misfire

1st need to check for tune up and check coil if firing them cylinders
2nd check injectors
3rd do a compression test

Tiny Answered by BMRFIXIT (expert)
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Replied on May 13, 2011

also check oil control valves for function. and coil connectors for disintegration looseness.

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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