I have been browsing this and other sites to find solution to the VSC, Check Engine Light problem on my girlfriends 2001 RX300. I found that this site seem to have a good knowlege base and the members are quite friendly, so I joined it to take advantage of some of the resources that are not granted to a guest.
One problem that I find curious on the gf's RX300 is the non-fucntioning interior courtesy lights. No, I have not read the owners manual yet. I keep threatening to do that, but the gf is too distracting.
The surpising thing I found is that the Lexus has as many problems as any other car or light truck being sold in the US, although not a serious but just as annoying. I bought a Dodge Ram with a Cummins diesel engine in 2004 and had ZERO problems with it except when someone attempted to steal it. That cost me $1600 to replace the ignition transponder, 2 keys, and a premium Viper alarm (added after the fact).
I am still working on the VSC, CE light problem but I haven't exhausted all the cheap possibilities yet. My problem is the car is 30 miles from where I live and I only get to see it on the weekend. I am going to check the vacuum line to the air cleaner tonight. Thanks for the insight folks.
Ron
List your model, year , 2001
# of owners , >2
price when bought and from where ?
lenght of ownership and attributed problems and repair costs. > 1 year, regular maintenence
Also mention where you had it fixed ( lexus, independent, midas or diy). Jiffy Lube
When it was done. At regular intervals
Any mods done to the car and its costs. N/A