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Good Morning Tiger . It is cheaper if you can collect the oil for free. If you start to pay for it, there is no point doing it, to me anyway. I know a lot start to jump on it ( thinking its cheaper , etc...) and undercut you as they go to restos offering money, cloth, what ever. This is messy, time consumming, and a little tedious, its not all rosy. I lost few collections as I refuse to pay for a waste because someone out the blue decided he'll pay for it. The problem there is that those who pay sometimes find out its not worth it, then leave, but the resto had a taste of the money offered and never give it for free again. Viscious circle. Tut tut... I should have say its not free, this is where those who pay get it wrong as they found out that it cost filters, electricity, time at odd hours to collect before the resto open and all. Then after awhile some give up. This is why if the oil is free its OK, if its not its an extra cost / burden that some forgot to add ;) This is the only way you can run those big diesel tho, I came back with deflated tires, wasn't aware of the proper pressure... and it did just over 17mpg They usually do 22/ 25. But even at that, you need a wealthy wallet to feed the beast... Again I am impressed at the rust free... Those Japanases are doing well :) Happy week :) Olivier

Hello All, I am moving on and I am selling the lexus. http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/lexus-gs300-1993-lpg-converted-with-top-bigas-sequential-systemlong-mot-jun-she-need-to-go-now/1007442024 I am going back to the veggie motoring and got a Delica yesterday. Its a different beast, still Japanese tho :) Thank you all for the help , especially Tiger without whom I wouldn't have done half the sorting on the car and the understanding. All the best. Olivier

Cheers :) I look at it tomorrow :) All the best. Olivier

Thank you Tiger :) Persistance was indeed, let say, needed... But all good now, besde the VSS. Where is the Fuse? I have no idea which one it'll be? Thank you :)

Hi Tiger, We posted on the same time, I just updated my earlier post. See above yours. Wiring dance: http://www.lexls.com...irbaglight.html and there: http://www.clublexus...ight-reset.html and there: http://lextech.org/f...x.php?topic=9.0 Dear me, that was tedious... Cold out there... and trying to get the rythm wasn't good... I didn't remove the shortin pin to get any code. Wasn't ware of that. Not sure is the ABS is a bother nw tho, as its flashing like the Cruise but no cose at all. Just constant flashing? The pin was in tho. I was wondering wha this wee pin was for? What is ECU B? Thank you :) Olivier

One Victory :) I finally made it and the SRS light is no longer buggering me. It was not easy as I was grounding it to the battery then was not aware of what the light was doing, then I got a longer cable to move intot he cabin and the light is now gone... Wohoo!!! Here is my prevous post. No need to bother with the SRS light anymore, just the VSS. To be honest, its way to cold to go under the old japanese girl... Hi Tiger, Yes the O/D flashing was on the E1/ Te1 jumping. Got code 22 from the SRS light on the E1/TC jumping. The Cruise and ABS light keep on flashing non stop. PS: I did edit this post. I did the 8 time press the pedal and its all the same. Just read code 22 is a malfunction on the airbags? But where and can it be erased? I tried the jump the wires on the negative but nothing had changed? Back ot do the wire dance , many many times... to no effect :( ( Solved it now ) still have the SRS light on. ( no more ;) ) Any hint on how to delete this light? Cheers.

Hi Tiger, I thought the light were justt flashing... Duh! I didn't do the count on any... Oopss... I come back to you tomorrow with that. Those are flashing while jumping E1 and TC. The SRS light is permanent tho, as soon as I start the engine. I'll press the pedal too and see what is coming after ;) Cheers :)

Cheers RayKhan, Nearly the re me think, just need to know how to delete the SRS light... Then the sensors :)

OK, today I resolder the AIT, and indeed there is no faults coming up a bout it. I still have a bother with the SRS light always on. How can I erase the SRS light? I tried with the wire dance but the SRS light is still on when I start. The O/D only appear after a little while driving. Then I think the SRS light is different then the O?D flashing? When I go to the engine diagnosis the druise control, the ABS and the SRS light all flashes at different intervals. Would that be all related to the wheel sensor. I know where they are now, but I don't see where they connect under the hood? What I am thinking is that: the riggs on the hub must have gone rusty, making it hard for the sensor to read the speed? Or I read somewhere its a severed cable. Or the magnet on the sensor is not too well? Does anyone knows where are they connected under the hood? I could check for some resistance there and see if its one or 2 sensors that are not too well... Thank you :)

Hi Tiger, Indeed it might not be the best but remember, I was trying to get the code cleared... That was not performance related. I wanted the AIT code out. It does improve performances on the mb tho, but there is no lamba sensors and they can be de-cat no bother( diesel). I think I leave it like this for awhile. I might put back an AIT sensor but to be honest, I like to sort the VSS first, then it'll be a lot better :) All the best. Olivier

Just a wee picture of the resistor at the place of the AIT. This is what they sell you on ebay for 20 quid, the resistor that increase power, its 20 pence at Maplin ;) I don't remember the resistance but I think it 20ohms. I need to dig out some MB forum where I previously post it to be sure on the resistance, this is anyone is interested. I am still wondering how can I look at the sensor, I think it might be the rust on the hubs as they are rigged for the sensor to be able to check the rotation of the wheel and the sensor might not be too happy on the reading at the moment as it take some driving to get the light flashing.

It does. :) But where is the VSS2? This is the bugger one. A picture would be great, or details on where it is??? Apparently it might be a cut/ short circuit wire... But I have no clue on where/ what to look ??? The diagram doesn't relly tell me anything at all... And this is the reason why the previous owner put a black tape on top of the light...For a wrong signal... Don't you hate those people??? Anyone there on the where it is, what to look for etc...? Thank you :) I will take some picture of what I did for the AIT too, if this help others. The Ait wasn't the problem at all me think, but I bypassed it ( increasing the power, maybe) as I didn't know... I should have start with the "unplugg the battery" and go from there instead of working on stored faults... Dear dear dear... Car swiftly enough now tho and a nice grrrr from the engine when reeving ;)

Hurray!!!! One victory... Quote: "If your ( engine) light blinks non-stop this means no codes stored." from : http://www.justanswer.com/lexus/30w0y-when-crossed-pins-te1-e1-check-engine-light-just.html Now I just need to ook at the VSS 2, what is it look like and where is it??? Thank you :)

OK. Battery disconnected for a while, went for a drive, the O/D blining still here. Did the paperclip test now, the engine light keep on flashing non stop, the O?D give me a code 61, from what I read its 61 - No. 2 speed sensor signal malfunction from http://www.lexls.com/tutorials/intro/codereading.html Any idea how to fix ths? And is the engine light flashing all the time mean its all OK or its now worse??? Cheers :)

Interessting about Lexus being more reliable. More then MB..Tut tut ... Just kidding ;) Indeed the MB have a few bothers, but once you know them, that are "OK" to fix. cheap and easy. Thre problem is the rust. Its a nighmare on the mb. Kill the cars. I am amazed with the Lexus boby and rust free issues since she's a 1993. Woaow! I had 2 MB . one 1996, the other 2000, they both had rust failure, body panels, brakes pipes, chassis, sub-frames and all... The Lexus depsite been a lot older is still solid. Really solid! The bother I think is the guy let it go, the previous owner, and try to cut some corners while it was easier to do it properly and cheaper at the end. It still run very well now tho. Just need a MAF and I think she's a gem :) Oh, and regass the Aircon :). A wee more about me: You can find me there under olivier http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/ or there under olivier a http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210-e-class/ or the veg forum under olivier http://www.vegetableoildiesel.co.uk/forum/ I got few more too but no ned to put them all . Why I got into the lexus as my car died: http://www.vegetableoildiesel.co.uk/forum/viewthread.php?tid=35234#pid399259 Thank you again Tiger :) I let you know what is happening next :) my wee one made an x on her lexus arm rest side tho, then I might have to keep it as it mean I have no choice any longer... All the best. Olivier :) ... Thank you :)

Hi Tiger, What would I do without you? you are the only one replying to this topic, and with very pin pointed advices. Thank you. Where is everyone else? Its really odd. There are alot of views, but no replies?? On the MB forum there are many replies from many people, they can be right, they can be wrong, but this is not a one to one discusson. No offence to Steve 2006 who also replied. I myself understanding the E300TD and was helping as much as I could, as others helped me, but here, nada? This lack of replies trully amaze me. Where/ when are the Lexus owners helping each other? Anyway, this needed to be said and I won't say it again. Now about the fuses for the ECU, how about I disconnect the battery as I thought the EFI will be the same if disconnected? If I go for the battery might be better? Would that no ttrigger the alarm tho? If I do that now, unplug the battery, I don't want to wake up the whole neighborhood in the middle of the night as the alarm battery goes flat and then the alarm goes off... The light warning come on as soon as I switch the lights on, but all bulbs are working? By the way, how do you change the light bulbs? Do I need to unscrew the whole tailgate out the car to access them? Thank you again :) Olivier

They w ere 2 different Lexus and no maf were the same plugs, then there wa sno point taking one out. I was ucky the V8 had the proper TP Stil a little wobble on gas, but defenitly the car a lot better...I tinker a bit with the pressure screw and it got slightly better. The last tank, 47 litres, I only did 100 miles... When I got it it was a bit weird at iddle, then it went worse. I would have never thought this might be the problem... All a lot better now. Even so that the rear wanted to be at the front few time... Humm... The codes are now the same tho??? Odd... I think the AIT is in fact the MAF as I took the AIT out, same, I mesure the resistance with the Bosch AIT and they were the same, I put a resistor instead of it to fool the MAF, same... O/D still blinking and I am thinking of doing what the previous owner did, the black tape :ban-em: as its buggering me now.. I guess it says AIT but really its MAF related. 14 Ignition Signal 24 IAT Sensor Signal 31 Air Flow Meter Signal 41 TP Sensor Signal I still have the rear light warning, but cannot see any missing, is that commun as well? I would love to have a clear dash :P

Alive and Kicking!!! Went to the nicest breaker in the world, in Gorebridge, got a TP sensor for a fiver!!! Two sensors actually as James told me to keep the first one as a spare... The first one wasn't matching the numbers on the previous post, it worked fine at iddle but as soon as I was putting the foot down it was sputtering sickly... I decided to come back as he had another Lexus, a V8 one, open the hood, took the cover out and there is was... The proper sensor... Woohoo!!!! Now we are still a little high, maybe 850 rpm, and cannot lower it, but it moves and I am happy with it! The car is back to itself, maybe a wee better too... And the kick down is back too.... Alive and kicking ;) Thank you Tiger for all the imputs :) I have just unplugged the EFI thingy then I will look at the code again. I think the next step is the MAF and the window regulator and all will be good :)

I need a TP sensor :( I openend mine and the ceramic inside was broken... No wonder it was not working... Anyone has a spare one? The parts numbers would be: Toyota shows the 89452-12050 superseded to the 89452-33010 and it is discontinued. The new numbers are 89452-22090 and 89452-32060 from: http://www.clublexus.com/forums/performance-and-maintenance/308510-i-am-having-throttle-position-sensor-and-throttle-motor-problems.html mine was the 89452-33010 but apparently all the abovre work, Then if anyone has any? Cheap? Thnak you :) Olivier

More question, Is there a procedure to reset the TP, or TPS? I think this is what I might need to do? Cheers.

Interesting about the A/C Thank you :) Back from putting a new thermostat, engine a little hotter but not that much, then it might not have been the problem... I could have saved 20 quid... I got the codeS, yep, with an S... 41 is the bugger me think for the iddle. 14 Ignition Signal 24 IAT Sensor Signal 31 Air Flow Meter Signal 41 TP Sensor Signal 14 Ignition Signal ( What is this one???) I might have miss some but I thnk this is accurate. Then seems the MAF and the TP are the main buggers here? Or the rest are bad too? Thank you. Happy weekend :) Olivier

I thought the engine was OK temperature wise, but it might be "tooo cool". For me all was hot enough and not overheating... Going to get a thermostat on later on. I don't like the EGR, breathing exhaust fumes is no good for any engine. That's why :) I wonder if the kickdown is not due to the engine thinking its "too cool", therefore stopping the "enthousiastic" driving? The O/D is still flashing, but if this is the AIT then there is nothing I can do now. But I'll try something later :) There was more then one flash, I thought it was just repeating it self? I look at the flash soon too :) To be continued. Thank you Tiger :) Any idea why the Aircon Clutch not kicking in? Do they seize? The compressor is turning freely, just not engaging.

Me, meself and I... 3 nice people :) I might have a hint on the high revs at idle ... Thermostat! http://www.justanswer.com/lexus/2u72a-hi-gs300-idle-high-1500-car.html Anyone as a thermostat I can get? Cheers.

Me again :) The arcon is not kicking in. This is why its not working. I swap the relays under the hood and its working fine. Then when make the aircon kick in? Is there a fuse for it? I looked at all the fuses when I got the car and they were all good. Also, it the EGR working by vaccum? There is a vaccum thingy at the manifold, in the middle, there the injectors are, is that it? Is it close normally and only open once in a while or is it open all the time and only close once in a while. Like if the engine is off, is the EGR open or close? Thank you :)

Another question... I got the rear light warning since I got the car? But all lights seems to be working? Cheers.