Code 43 Abs & Trac Malfunction

[boritec]

Hi,

My Trac light has been turning on a few minutes after starting off even though it wasn't really being called to action.

Finally I had it diagnosed and they told me it is a Code 43 - ABS and Trac malfunction. Something about the accumulator leaking and something about a hose and flushing the brakes.

The total cost to fix this would be $1,000 USD or 632.524 GBP, which I cannot afford to do at the moment.

I have several questions:

1. Should I be driving around with this problem? Could my brakes fail?

2. Should I just press the Trac Off button until I get it fixed?

3. Could I leave it unfixed indefinitely?

4. Should I have Lexus fix it or should I try to find another mechanic who might do it cheaper?

Thanks, Victor

[GRiM]

I presume your car is out of warranty?

If the car was dangerous, surely your lexus dealer would have told you, and not let you dirve it on the road.

Having Lexus fix it keeps your service record intact.

Try another Lexus dealer to see if you can get the price down.

Let us know how you get on...

[boritec]

It is way out of warranty.

It is a 1993 with 80,000 miles.