82DMC12,
I got the same problem with 171 code, so I clean the Mass Air Flow Sensor and the problem went away. I'm 90% sure you have the same problem. Here is the picture I took of Mass Air Flow Sensor (look for oldrx300):
http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...t=0entry75467
Good luck and hope this will help save you some money,
OldRx300