Problem With Is200

[RadiationBeta]

Hi Guys,

I'm new here and with a question straight away!

I just bought an Is200 and it has an Engine Management Light on with the code P1346 VVT Sensor Range/Performance Problem

The cambelt has just been changed and the previous owner said that it felt like it had less power after it had been done. He wasnt aware of the EML.

What do you guys think is the first port of call?

Cheers,

Jord

[IHgs300]

Clean vvti filter and code will disappear. remove bolt arrowed and there is a small mesh filter on the end.

[IHgs300]

If the filter doesn't come out with bolt, use a cotton wool bud to fish it out DON'T use a screwdriver as mesh is easily damaged.

[RadiationBeta]

Cool, will give this a go. Would this cause there to be a power loss as well though?

Jord

[IHgs300]

Could well do as the vvti system is oil pressure controlled as well as management system. Also the ecu could be picking up problem and limiting power. Being as cambelt has just been changed could be something as simple as plug loose or more troublesome cambelt could be out by a couple of teeth.

[RadiationBeta]

Had a look at my Engine and I can't see where this part is. Where abouts is it?

[IHgs300]

Front of engine, right hand side poking out of vvti cover.

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[RadiationBeta]

Sound really thick now but I dont have a VVTi Cover!

Is it that bit?

[RadiationBeta]

Figured it out. Took it out was pretty dirty blasted it with carb cleaner. We will see if the light comes back on :)

[RadiationBeta]

Light has come back on. I'm assuming it's cambelt related now?

Jord

[IHgs300]

Sounds like it

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[RadiationBeta]

Moral of the Story never take your car to Halfrauds. Guy before me got the work done there. I never use them!

[RadiationBeta]

Just to clear it up in case anybody has the same problem. It was the cambelt in this case. It was a tooth out and has been sorted now!

[andyk134]

Good grief, why would anyone trust their Lexus at Halfords.... I never let anyone touch it except the specialist Japanese tuner I use. I don't pretend to be a mechanic and am always happy to pay someone I trust to look after my car. some may say its expensive, but then we are all different. My neighbours spend around 5 grand a year on smoking!!!!!!! Take it to an expert and get it properly checked out and set up for peace of mind and enjoyable driving.

[James Trendall]

The worst thing to do is take your car to Halfrauds. Seriously they cant even put a light bulb in correctly. Better off taking your car to the local school and asking the spotty teenagers to work on it. Atleast they'd take better care of it.

Last time i went to Halfrauds i asked for new fog light bulbs and they tried to sell me tiny LED's that push in! They have no friggin clue what they're doing. Just glad they have insurance just incase they blow up a car trying to re-gas the aircon.