Please Help ! Sc400 Problem!

[Lexsc400c]

Hey yall , i have a 95 lexus sc400 with a little over 200k miles , was running strong until the trac and check engine light came on , it will be at a stop and those two light come on and the car sputters at about 300 to 500 rpm then will die. after starting it and driving it for about 10 yards the lights turn off . what could this be ?? please help?

[TA in KC]

For some unknown reason, I believe the "Trac" and "Check Engine" lights usually come on together on most Lexus vehicles. I think you should start by taking your car to someone who can check to see what stored problem codes are causing these lights to illuminate. If you don't think you would end up making whatever repairs are necessary yourself, it would probably be a good idea to take the car to someone who can also make the repairs, ideally, a mechanic specializing in Toyota/Lexus vehicles.

[pj8708]

For some unknown reason, I believe the "Trac" and "Check Engine" lights usually come on together on most Lexus vehicles. I think you should start by taking your car to someone who can check to see what stored problem codes are causing these lights to illuminate. If you don't think you would end up making whatever repairs are necessary yourself, it would probably be a good idea to take the car to someone who can also make the repairs, ideally, a mechanic specializing in Toyota/Lexus vehicles.

I agree. You should be able to find, if not the main problem when reading out the stored problem codes, at least a number of clues that should point you or a qualified Lexus technician to the cause or causes. Many auto parts stores will offer to attach their code reader for free and give you the read out. You can then take this to your mechanic.