ysm79

Hi,

I got this code p0330, hired a mechanic to get both knock sensor replaced (also the wire, and 3 gadgets). However, the check engine light still came back with same error code (I erased it twice with my check engine reader). What should I do next?

Please help!

P.S.

Don't ask me why not to talk to the mechanic, he's a friend of mine, cheap but honest. he has no clue at all, didn't charge me anything so far.

I have a 1996 ES300. I took it into the shop for inspection (passed) and emmisions (uncomplete). The engine light was on before I took it in, and they told me they reset it. I was told that there was an error P0330 and that they could not fix it. They sent me directly to the Lexus dealer and the same error was found, knock sensor / bank 2. The Lexus Dealership told me I should get bank 1 done at the same time also because it would save me on repair costs. I was told it will cost over $800 for them to make the repair and would like to know if this is reasonable, or if its possible for me to shop around... I don't know how/where to look for places that repair this... is this something many shops can fix?

Also, a week later my battery was completely dead. I had a new one installed. The engine light is now off. I assume the engine light error is gone because it was reset, but i'm just curious, is there a possibility that the dying battery could have caused the knock sensor/bank 2 error P0330?

When i did fix mine i think the biggest problem was the location of the part anda few comments helped me get thru, I got my knock sensor off ebay for $50 i knew it was Bank 2 and changed it and the car runs well for the last 45 days. I have attached a pic of what it looks like

The choice is yours if to go with the dealership which for me that is a crazy amount of money.... or get some one local who is smart

Is the bank 2 easy to reach? I don't need to open the engine, correct? Urgently awaiting reply. Thanks.

Help.

My crappy Lexus 2000 RX300 had the check engine on together with a symptom of unmoveable handle and break light failure. I had someone changed the break sensor, the check engine was still on. I then had it diagnosed with a scanner and found the coolant was low. I added coolant, the notorious check engine light was still on! Next I bought a scanner and got it today. Scanned. got 4 codes: P1135 P1130 pd, P1133 pd, P1135 pd. Basically, 3 codes: P1135, P1133 and P1130!

Can anybody give some advises as where I shall start to fix the issues. I am a pretty handy man but have very little experience with cars. My plan is to dump the crap after I fix it. I want to throw in as minimum bucks as possible because I am so tired of the crap.

I will go ahead to clear all codes and see which one will be back first.

But if you guys can help conclude the "rear A/F ratio sensor" is bad, I can start fix it.

Question: How harmful to the entire car or engine if I keep driving it for about 40 mile per day? I am asking this because this doesn't sound like a quick fix and I need time to order parts somewhere cheap.

Thanks for any help!