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VSC light on
The VSC light streams for vehicle stability control. This light will set if the computer sees a problem with the VSC system such as a wheel speed sensor or a broken tone ring which is a small ring located on...
I have an exhaust smell in my car and I need to figure out why and where it is coming from?
Hi there. First check the blend doors to the heater / air conditioning system. If you are smelling ambient air smells in the cab, then the blend doors may be opening to the outside air. For the exhaust leak, check...
ABS actuator to be replaced 2nd time in a year
Hello. There is no other permanent fix for this other than replacing it with a factory unit. Once it is replaced the connections and the grounds need to be checked. Also all of the wheel speed sensor signals need to...
Car involuntarily accelerates 2-car lengths 1 out of 100 times
Hello. This can be a dangerous issue and does happen on this vehicle. Typically I have repaired this with updating the computers in the vehicle. Some of the time when the degeneration is not working correctly it is because the...
Vehicle overheated poor ac cooling and gas mileage
Hi there: Changing the radiator, hoses and thermostat does not typically negatively impact fuel economy (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-getting-worse-gas-mileage-inspection) or AC issues. However, the installation of those items might, especially if the serpentine belt was installed incorrectly. However, with Hybrid models, the two...
Grinding noise when I shift into gear, when in "park", car rolls down driveway.
Hi there. The issue with your transmission seems to have a few problems. First there is a park arm that locks your transmission in park. If the park arm is working, the transmission will not move the car. First check...
change miles to km
The cleanest and most effective way to do this is to install a new instrument cluster assuming the harness is otherwise identical when connecting the metric version. I would recommend having an expert from the dealership perform this task as...
Hybrid vehicle has coolant leakage from the transaxle
Hello. If the system is leaking coolant then the leak needs to be found immediately. If it is leaking from around the transmission area then it is usually either the external pump or the inverter. These inverters are a common...
Faulty brakes cause unpredictable stopping distance
Hello. Bumpy roads can cause the ABS system to have trouble working correctly. Bumpy roads cause changes in the speed of the wheels which is the main input for the ABS system. If computer is not reading correctly then the...
Sunroof does not open
Unfortunately, there can be a variety of reasons that can cause your sunroof to not open in your Lexus. It could be a simple cause, such as a blown fuse, a sunroof stuck in its tracks or possibly the motor...

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