GazzaIS

Hi all. I have bought a Lexus IS200 sport on a 2000X. The car is a standard car and has 154k under it's belt with full service history, although I am dubious on the quality of the service!! I got the car delivered and the battery was flat. I charged the battery and started the car and it has a misfire and wouldn't rev (almost like limp mode). I had the TRC light flashing and when I plugged in my laptop got the code P1127 ECTS. I checked the fuse and it had blown, possibly from someone jumping the car previous to me buying it. First thing I did was unplug a coilpack at a time to see if it would run with one unplugged. It stalled if any where unplugged. So I checked the plugs (now leading to suspicions on the last service) and there where 3 different types of spark plugs, some singles, some twins and some triples!! So, I have now replaced all the plugs and the battery and the ECTS fuse, problem solved? No!! Still have the misfire and it smells like it is running very rich from the tailpipe. I have throttle response back and no CEL or TRC light now, but where do I go from here? I was wondering if the spark was weak and the car had been running like this for some time, if it may have broken down the cat and blockeed the cat or backbox up? I have these symptoms before on a Carlton GSI and Omega Elite V6 and this was the cause on both. Any suggestions would be gratefully received as I have sold my other car and need this on the road. Thanks, Gaz

Apologies for the lack of pictures and the quality, but until I have it running right, I haven't had the opportunity to clean her out :) free image hosting

Hi everyone. I have recently acquired a 2000 IS200 which is to be my daily runner. It seems a nice enough car, but has issues (will post in the relevant forum). I got the car quite cheap, so I don't mind spending a little on the car. She has done 154k with Lexus history and is a car I have wanted since they came on the market. I mainly own MG/Rovers and this is also my income source aswell as hobby (no HG jokes please, heard them all before lol). I bought this car for the wife as she has always wanted one too, and she hates the current family car (62 plate Focus). I am based in Chester and hopefully (after fixing some faults) look forward to many years of Lexus ownership :) Gaz