JKarpala
Jul 9 2008, 02:42 PM
It happened again...the Check Engine Light, VSC, and TRAC OFF lights are on but car runs just fine. First time it was gas cap not properly tightened-up. Took to dealer and they cleared the codes - all is OK, no cost car on warranty.
I want to clear the codes by myself this time because the vehical is out off warranty and I tried it yestarday - turned the car off, pulled EFI fuse out for at least a 1/2 hr and even pumped a break pedal 20 times - nothing - the lights are still on.
I thought to check with you guys before I pull the negative on the battery...
Your help is greately apreciated.
Thanks,
Jacek
Gord
Jul 9 2008, 03:32 PM
QUOTE(JKarpala @ Jul 9 2008, 03:42 PM)

It happened again...the Check Engine Light, VSC, and TRAC OFF lights are on but car runs just fine. First time it was gas cap not properly tightened-up. Took to dealer and they cleared the codes - all is OK, no cost car on warranty.
I want to clear the codes by myself this time because the vehical is out off warranty and I tried it yestarday - turned the car off, pulled EFI fuse out for at least a 1/2 hr and even pumped a break pedal 20 times - nothing - the lights are still on.
I thought to check with you guys before I pull the negative on the battery...
Your help is greately apreciated.
Thanks,
Jacek
You have to pull 2 fuse mate, not sure if thay are the same on the is300 ? other than that pull the battery for 1/2 hr
ColinBarber
Jul 9 2008, 05:49 PM
If the fault is gone then the lights should go out after three ignition off > start engine > run for 20 seconds > ignition off cycles.
If the light doesn't go out after that then there is still a fault. Those lights can come on for a number of different reasons, not just the fuel cap.
JKarpala
Jul 11 2008, 05:15 PM
Thanks,
I'll have AutoZone pull codes Today...
Jacek
FlyingCC
Sep 16 2008, 06:24 PM
Not sure if it is the same problem i had today but I checked all my connections in the engine bay. Turned out a few were loose cause of engine vibrations and such. Remember that if it is a "soft code" (non-terminal) the lights will go out when the problem is fixed. If that doesn't work try taking to any Toyata experienced aftermarket shop, a shop dealing in Supras will usually be able to help.
Steviewevie
Sep 17 2008, 07:07 AM
Also, you can get a reader yourself to check the codes, and ask for help here (if necessary) as to what the codes mean (there's a sticky posting saying what the codes indicate).
You can get standalone OBDII readers from eBay for about £30, or if you've got a laptop then you can get the necessary bits even cheaper than that.
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