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I Found a Solution to this problem.If your amp makes a static popping noise every time you turn it on. then the amp is fine. just needs to "Warm up". you can expedite this process by applying hot air from a hair dryer to the amp if you like but if you want a permanent solution here is what you do. Now you guys are going to laugh at me but I took out the amp from the trunk of the car. wrapped it with a thick kitchen towel and placed it back in without applying the screws. . When you place it back. make sure that no metal from the Amplifier is touching the metal from the base where the amp sits.. do that and plug in the cables after . and make sure the bottom of the amp, the sides and the top is fully covered with the towel after connecting all the wires. Now sit back and watch it work like a charm . I have no logical explanation for this excepts. it either needs to warm up or something with the ground wire is finicky. I did it after a member from this forum inboxed me and I laughed but did it out of desperation. Hope this works for everyone.

You might want to try this since it worked for me. I have 2006 Lexus Is250 RWD. Amp does not work on cold and Rainy days. So what I did one morning is i tried the radio and of course it did not work on start . So i opened the trunk removed the plastic cover piece on the right hand side and applied heat from a blow dryer to the Amp. and guess what? worked like a charm. So I ended up taking the amp out and dropped it off at an electronic store. Currently waiting to hear an answer from them.

Hey Guys, I am new to the Thread. I just wanted to say that I had Issues with my Lexus IS250 which has 150 000 Canadian Km. one Day I lost power and the Car would not accelerate . I had to pull over . Turn off the car then turn it back on . A week after the Engine light came on with message check VSC and Traction control light came on as well. I took it to Lexus and they told me Error Was P0420 Bank 1 was the issue and suggested replacing the catalytic converter for $1500. I took it to my local mechanic for full inspection and suggested to replace my Spark Plugs as they are over due then the Oxygen sensor then the Catalytic converter at the very end. first thing i did was change my Spark Plugs with brand new OEM ones . Lexus wanted to charge me $85 per Spark Plug. Lexus Is250 needs 6 spark plugs. So you do the Math. I went on Ebay and Found 6 OEM brand new plugs for $80..................... :) . my Mechanic had them replaced under 2 hours and guess what........ No more Traction control or engine light for the past 3 weeks. I drive the car daily at least 60 km/day. Now If you have the P0420 error Here is where I recommend. 1. Check your gas tank cover, gas tank neck shield. make sure it is not broken 2. If you always used cheap gas and not premium you might have carbon build up 3. In my case . Spark plugs were not changed since it was initially purchased. Lexus Recommond you change them every 80-100k. 4. Change the O2 Sensor for B1 if you have P0420 error 5. Check for Leaks. I also had a small leak under the Heat Shield. 6. Perform Full car Inspection which cost only around $80 at Canadian Tire or local mechanic. If none of these option work for you. I would then suggest changing your Catalytic converter .