Vsc, Vsc Off, Engine Light On

[KU Jim]

I'm a Lexus newbie drawn by the excellent reliabilty ratings this car gets.

Had my 2000 ES300 for a week and the dash starts lighting up. VSC, VSC off , and engine light.

Bought it from an independent Used Car Dealer with the usual 30 day , 1000 mile warranty.

Took it to a capable independent repair shop with up to date computer diagnostics. Diagostic Codes:

PO440, PO441, PO446.

From most previous posts, this would point to a leak in the Fuel Evaporation system, usually a leaky Charcoal Canister. He is pinning that down today to find the precise source of the leak.

My car has 60,000 miles. Is this covered by the Lexus Emission Warranty? I don't yet have my owners manual or the supplement.

It's my guess it is not covered by either the used car warranty or the Lexus warranty and I would probably just need to negotiate a "good will" cost sharing with the used car dealer.

What is it likely to cost of this repair in Lawrence Kansas?? Ideas, suggestions?? Thanks for the help.

[cruznroadking]

It could be as simple as a vaccum hose leaking or fallen off of the charcoal canistor. Hope this helps

[1990LS400]

I hope you have success with getting the used car dealer to honor the 30 day warranty. The issue your car is having may be covered under the emissions system warranty but it is hard to say. You might need to take your car to a Lexus Dealer to see if the problem is covered. Superior Lexus in KC might be able to help. Hard to believe that there is still only one Lexus dealer in the entire state of Kansas and that the one dealer is in Wa-chee-ta.

If there is not an independent repair shop specializing in Lexus in Lawrence, I would recommend Ben Bennett's Exact Performance in Shawnee, Kansas, ph. 913-384-4555 http:///www.exactauto.com Ben and his mechanics were formerly with Superior Lexus and I and a few others I know have used his services for quite a few years.

Another suggestion, long term, is to try the Toyota dealer in Lawrence. We have a Camry V6 and I know that a lot of the mechanicals are identical to the ES.

PM me if you like. I'm only 30 miles away from you and know some of the Lexus ropes in the KC area.

Now, if only KU had a basketball team... (I went to MU. Go Tigers!)

[KU Jim]

I hope you have success with getting the used car dealer to honor the 30 day warranty.  The issue your car is having may be covered under the emissions system warranty but it is hard to say.  You might need to take your car to a Lexus Dealer to see if the problem is covered.  Superior Lexus in KC might be able to help.  Hard to believe that there is still only one Lexus dealer in the entire state of Kansas and that the one dealer is in Wa-chee-ta.

If there is not an independent repair shop specializing in Lexus in Lawrence, I would recommend Ben Bennett's Exact Performance in Shawnee, Kansas, ph. 913-384-4555 http:///www.exactauto.com  Ben and his mechanics were formerly with Superior Lexus and I and a few others I know have used his services for quite a few years. 

Another suggestion, long term, is to try the Toyota dealer in Lawrence.  We have a Camry V6 and I know that a lot of the mechanicals are identical to the ES.

PM me if you like.  I'm only 30 miles away from you and know some of the Lexus ropes in the KC area.

Now, if only KU had a basketball team...  (I went to MU. Go Tigers!)

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[KU Jim]

I hope you have success with getting the used car dealer to honor the 30 day warranty.  The issue your car is having may be covered under the emissions system warranty but it is hard to say.  You might need to take your car to a Lexus Dealer to see if the problem is covered.  Superior Lexus in KC might be able to help.  Hard to believe that there is still only one Lexus dealer in the entire state of Kansas and that the one dealer is in Wa-chee-ta.

If there is not an independent repair shop specializing in Lexus in Lawrence, I would recommend Ben Bennett's Exact Performance in Shawnee, Kansas, ph. 913-384-4555 http:///www.exactauto.com  Ben and his mechanics were formerly with Superior Lexus and I and a few others I know have used his services for quite a few years. 

Another suggestion, long term, is to try the Toyota dealer in Lawrence.  We have a Camry V6 and I know that a lot of the mechanicals are identical to the ES.

PM me if you like.  I'm only 30 miles away from you and know some of the Lexus ropes in the KC area.

Now, if only KU had a basketball team...  (I went to MU. Go Tigers!)

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Oh please, we KU fans are still a tad depressed, why do you think I am out buying the Lexus. Anything to help me forget getting Buffaloed.

Thanks so much for the suggested resourses and I hope it's just a loose hose or leaky gas cap.