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Posted on Jan 23, 2011

Vsc and check engine lights keep coming on can reset but keep coming back on

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Disconnect the battery over night then hook up the next morning and it will reset it. This was the problem I had and it works.

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Bob B

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  • Posted on May 09, 2009

SOURCE: LS430 check VSC light on after check engine light on

My car (06 GS430) began giving me more frequent "Check VSC" warnings. (Code P0455 in my case. Really glad I bought that OBDII tool--resetting the codes is a snap!)

I knew that a loose gas cap could cause this, so normally I just give it a twist and it tightens. Now I found that no matter how many "clicks" I tightened the gas cap, it would not cinch down snug. The lightest turn the opposite way would open it.

I was all set to head over to CarQuest for a replacement filler cap. But I thought I'd inspect mine first just to see why it stopped holding. Upon inspection, I saw that what holds the cap in place is compression of the rubber O-ring at the back of the cap, which compresses against the filler neck. That apparently was no longer happening.

I carefully removed the O-ring from the cap--using screwdrivers to lift it over the edge of the groove it sits in. Like removing a bike tire from the rim--work your way around. Then I cut a strip of electrical tape about 10" long, and 1/4" wide. I wound this into the curved groove where the O-ring normally sits, just to build up a little thickness. Put the O-ring back in place. Done.

Now the cap tightens like it's supposed to, and thus far, it has stopped the VSC error codes. Don't know if it will fix your issue or not, Good luck.

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  • Posted on Jun 06, 2009

SOURCE: 2000 GS300 LEXUSVSC OFF AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON

disconnect negeative (-) battery cable for 20 seconds....reconnect and start car. Check engine light should now be off. I

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 06, 2009

SOURCE: VSC/ Check Engine Light

My 2000 Lexus GS 400 just had the VSC/VSC off light and the check engine light come on. I would have to push the accelarator peddle all the way down to get it to go. Took it to the Toyota dealer and the code pulled up as the Throttle Position Sensor was out. Purchased one and having it put in. Will update if this fixes the problem.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 29, 2009

SOURCE: 2007 lexus rx350 ,vsc light on and check engine light is flashing

It will be a sensor fault. At this stage we would be totally guessing. Go to your nearest auto parts store that offers free code - reading

Get the code & post it on here, I can then get you exactly in the right direction

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  • Posted on Nov 02, 2010

SOURCE: lexus gs300 vsc check engine light gas pedal no acceleration

I have a a 99 gs 300, check engine light is on as well as the vsc light. What is that and needs to be to done to fix it.

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