Rx300 Engine Light Issue

[buddy_forever]

Hey Guys,

I have just bought (4 days back) used 1999 LEXUX RX300, from a dealer. It has got a 104K mileage on it.

One day when I was returing from home I didn't notice gas level in my car (almost empty) and there was no gas station near by so I just drove 5 or 10 miles with fuel light ON. Next day I drove my car to office (no light was 'ON' on dashboard) but when I was returing I saw my "check engine light" was ON.

I have read on internet/manual sometime engine light went ON if you have low gas in your car or if fuel tank cap is OPEN. But it went OFF if you drive several time. After that I drove 2 or 4 times but light is still ON. I was stumped, so I took to the dealer and he said bring it back on Sat for diagnosis. Any idea what's wrong with it.

Before buying this car from dealer I haven't took to mechanic for inspection.

Any suggestion from your side will appreciate...

thanks

[wwest]

Hey Guys,

I have just bought (4 days back) used 1999 LEXUX RX300, from a dealer. It has got a 104K mileage on it.

One day when I was returing from home I didn't notice gas level in my car (almost empty) and there was no gas station near by so I just drove 5 or 10 miles with fuel light ON. Next day I drove my car to office (no light was 'ON' on dashboard) but when I was returing I saw my "check engine light" was ON.

I have read on internet/manual sometime engine light went ON if you have low gas in your car or if fuel tank cap is OPEN. But it went OFF if you drive several time. After that I drove 2 or 4 times but light is still ON. I was stumped, so I took to the dealer and he said bring it back on Sat for diagnosis. Any idea what's wrong with it.

Before buying this car from dealer I haven't took to mechanic for inspection.

Any suggestion from your side will appreciate...

thanks

It sometimes takes several days to accomplish the specific, various speeds and periods, "drive cycle(s)" needed to reset the CEL.

You can reset the CEL by unplugging the battery for ten or fifteen minutes. If it comes on again within a day or so you will know something other than the gas tand vacuum, lack thereof, caused it.

[kkassis]

I had a similar problem in my 2000 lexus where my mechanic found a faulty thermostat where the temperature wasn't reaching its normal setting. Thermostat was replaced and problem has been fised.

Good Luck.

Hey Guys,

I have just bought (4 days back) used 1999 LEXUX RX300, from a dealer. It has got a 104K mileage on it.
One day when I was returing from home I didn't notice gas level in my car (almost empty) and there was no gas station near by so I just drove 5 or 10 miles with fuel light ON. Next day I drove my car to office (no light was 'ON' on dashboard) but when I was returing I saw my "check engine light" was ON.

I have read on internet/manual sometime engine light went ON if you have low gas in your car or if fuel tank cap is OPEN. But it went OFF if you drive several time. After that I drove 2 or 4 times but light is still ON. I was stumped, so I took to the dealer and he said bring it back on Sat for diagnosis. Any idea what's wrong with it.

Before buying this car from dealer I haven't took to mechanic for inspection.

Any suggestion from your side will appreciate...

thanks