Check VSC = VSC 51

[big_rob_sydney]

Hi All,

  So my ls430 has thrown up a check VSC code today.

 

  I've gone through some diagnostics, and found it comes back with a VSC 51 code, which apparently is bank 2 sensor 1 (looking at the car it appears to be the bottom right 02 sensor).

http://www.fixya.com/cars/t20791346-replacement_p0051_lexus_sc430_oxygen

http://www.fixya.com/cars/t20791326-replace_p0051_oxygen_sensor_b2s1_2005

 

  I've been looking at repairs, and the above suggests simply replacing the sensor will allow the voltage information received to correctly read, and therefore it wont throw the code when doing system checks. Apparently the sensor is about $US40, so not a big deal.

 

  So here is the query I have:

q: has anyone had this and had it repaired via any localish / chain garage, or did you have to go to Lexus to get it repaired?

 

Thanks,

Rob

[cruisermark]

Hi Rob

Pete has the same problem as is thinking of replacing his himself - might be worth keeping an eye on this thread

https://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic/115512-ls430-build-thread/

 

 

[ColinBarber]

If it is the same heater fault as in the link above from Mark then that is always a sensor failure. Easy for any garage to change, just make sure they use a Denso sensor of the correct type and not a 'compatible' one.

[big_rob_sydney]

Thanks Mark and Colin, appreciate that.