Check Engine Light VSC TRAC Fix For Lexus GX470 GX 470 Easy Fix Repair Common to Toyota also

[@cheryllee8944]

I went to Napa Auto Parts to purchase a new gas cap. The store staff assisted in checking the engine code for a restart, and afterward, the lights were fixed. I am thankful for the help, which I learned about by watching the KZbin video.

[@nahnisjourney1406]

It worked for my 2004 Scion xB. Just wish I had seen the guy’s video before I went to the dealership and paid $44.91 for a new gas cap. I waited for 5 hours for them to tell me that I needed a new gas cap. The other gentleman cleaned his gas cap gasket and put it back and it was fixed. Plus he explained that you have to hear the proper number of clicks when you put the gas cap on. Then turn the car off, wait a few seconds and turn the car back on.

[@richdilorenzo8145]

I received my cap and I am VERY HAPPY and GRATEFUL to say that after about 3 short trips and about 100 miles the LIGHTS ALL WENT OFF!! Thank you so much. You probably saved my about $250 if I had kept my appointment at the local garage. Thanks very much

[@sygo11]

Those lights were on my Tundra and it ended up being because my coolant was all gone! I filled it up, disconnected the negative terminol on the battery for more than 10-minutes, and it worked!

[@alexsystems2001]

Thank you for your contribution. Those lights can mean a whole bunch of things. That’s why I showed reading the codes too. I’m glad you figured out your issue you were having.

[@dequervains]

Thank you so much. Took about 200 miles of driving, wasn’t sure it was gonna work but $18 gas cap fix the problem. Thank you. 2006 GX470. Gas cap seal was very stiff as well and was coming off very easily before replacing it

[@RobertStorei]

Out of town, we had this problem (after stopping for gas)…typed in problem & was connected w/you on 2nd attempt. Thank you for your place in our world. Lights off now😁🙏

[@WolfRanger2008]

Thank you. I especially appreciate that you demonstrated that the error may not immediately clear but will resolve within a certain time frame.

[@alexsystems2001]

Thank you for the comment. I tried to show every step. Some people still didn’t follow it and they say “I had the same lights and I just put a gas cap on, the light didn’t go away”. Then I ask if they read the codes and they say no. They go get the codes read at a local auto parts store and find out they didn’t have the same codes and then they wasted the time and money on a new gas cap. I hope it helps you!

[@bethbruffey4840]

$15 Gas gap solved issue for 2008 GX470...awesome!...saved time, and typically hassle. Keep the great videos coming, thank you again.

[@alexsystems2001]

Beth Bruffey that’s awesome to hear! Thank you for the comment. It’s still a fix for me, been on a couple road trips and everything.

[@anthonypascarelli9560]

Beth and Brian Bruffey how long did it take for the lights to turn off?

[@nahnisjourney1406]

I lost $45 at a local repair shop before I took it to the dealership. The local shop tightened my old gas cap and after a few days the lights were back on again. Then the owner reset the codes, but the lights came back on again after a few days. After that, I called the dealership and explained it to them. They told me to bring it in. I paid $44.91 just so I could wait for 5 hours and get a new gas cap. SHAMEFUL! But I’m glad nothing serious was wrong with my car. This is my second comment about my 2004 Scion xB gas cap issue. I will share this information with my friends and family in case they have the same problem. Thank you.

[@martymeyer4125]

This is a common issue with all Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Probably get more hits if you add that to your title, if possible. Well done.

[@Paiadakine]

So I got these lights. Watched you vid. Twisted the gas cap tighter, seemed loose. On Thursday evening. Drove home. Friday drove to the store and back still lights. Sat no driving, sunday got gas and the lights turned off during the drive home. Thanks for the tips.

[@bichngocnguyen8780]

I bought a cheap gas cap from Auto zone, it fixed the problem after driving around few days. But the engine light , VSC on again. After watching this video, I went to the local Lexus dealer, bought a genuine gas cap for 34.99 plus tax. After install the cap, push the ignition button engine light, VSC just disappear just like magic. Just like the gas cap and fuel tank entrance can sense each other.

[@hamdymohtaseb2789]

Excellent help,I just tightened the gas cap and that’s it. Thank you so much. It saved me a trip to the mechanic and money I’m sure

[@LiseandRobsTravelAdventures]

Congratulations on your 1000 (plus a couple thousand more) subscribers. Well Done!

[@ennisgunns]

Best video on the subject. My gas cap is on its way. Only $18 for the Toyota OEM with local pickup. Thank you.

[@alexsystems2001]

Thank you, I hope you scanned your codes and it’s the same codes as mine.

[@ennisgunns]

@@alexsystems2001 I had the evap leak code but it went away. However the vsc issues persist. Are all VSCs accompanied by a dtc? I'm getting a transmission code p2757 but I don't think it's related. That's a solenoid issue. Gas cap is a guess. Someone has been been tampering with things. The plastic shield is missing and the area has a lot of caked dirt. The o ring looked sound but I didn't feel it, and I saw what appeared to be hardened lubricant or sealant in the area.

[@bludika]

how the dealer charges $45+ for a fuel cap, for something that probably cost them $2 to make, is an absolute robbery huh lol

[@kimchee94112]

Late Toyota Camry with the same trouble lights but different P0990 code (transmission fluid pressure). Funny how both check engine and traction lights came on at the same time. Thanks for the video, subscribed.

[@jcmojzis]

Same mileage same issue and very accurate fix. Thanks a lot.

[@mosesokalo4752]

Please help my car has VSC light on and the 4wd on how can I remove

[@TheMcs33]

Try replacing gas cap

[@TheMcs33]

Check abs throttle body and sensor under gas paddle

[@oliverhartman1830]

My 05 4runner had the same issue and similar miles, it was the gas cap, thank you and keep posting.

[@shootermcgavin4999]

This just happened on my 2003 GX with 118k miles. Going to get a new gas cap and see if that fixes it. I subscribed. Thanks for your time man.

[@alexsystems2001]

Shooter McGavin thank you for the comment! I hope it works well for you too. It’s an affordable place to start.

[@SadisticallyOptimistic]

Did this work for you? I’ve replaced my fuel filler cap before and still having the same issue. It’s a small plastic piece that’s cracked below/around the fuel filler cap. Supposedly an expensive fix since the whole fuel tank has to come out...

[@akitatoyo8060]

Wondering if it will work for my 2005 Toyota Sequoia? I'm going to try it.

[@ronaldjones9429]

My Lexus VSC and TRAC Off came on for the first time yesterday and I was concerned. After watching your video I'm going to replace my Gas Cap to see if that works. I just subscribed to your channel and thanks for that information

[@alexsystems2001]

Thank you, but please make sure to actually read your codes before you do. If you don’t have the same codes this probably won’t work. Most auto parts stores will read your codes for free. I’d never want to just replace parts. I hope it helps.

[@TapdConcept]

Thank youbso much for this problem soves video. But right now i need help with the speed limit alarm popup at every 50kmph i really need this alarm off😢

[@Sam21998]

What do you think issue is for a lexus rx330 with a P0420 code? Bank 1 catalyst system

[@alexsystems2001]

I am by no means an automotive mechanic. My video showed the solution to the one specific code I had with my car. However, I will throw my best guess of what that means out there. -To my understanding, “catalyst” means your catalytic converter. “Bank” usually refers to which side of the engine if you have a “V” engine you have exhaust coming out of each side of the engine one side would be “Bank 1” the other side would be “Bank 2”. So you have an oxygen sensor before your catalyst and after your catalyst. It compares incoming exhaust to outgoing exhaust to make sure your catalyst is doing its job. Usually if you have a code like that the oxygen sensor is detecting the catalyst isn’t doing its job. So it very well could possibly be a failed catalytic converter or the oxygen sensor associated with “Bank 1”. Usually from a good scan tool someone can read get the readings from the oxygen sensors and make sure they are reading correctly to help better narrow it down. I hope that at least provides a direction to look but again, I’m not an automotive mechanic and I don’t know anything about your specific car but my best guess if everything else was functioning normally I would have to guess a bad catalytic converter.

[@hafiz198022]

Hi I have the same lights on my lexus is250. It came wene the vehicle noise change and it sounds like there is a hole somewhere in the exhaust. Also I plugged in obd and the code was p0430. Can you please help. Thanks

[@vinhvan728]

My lexus have the same problem, Check Eng light, VCS Off and Trac Off light. I use my code reader and it said that P0356 (Ignition coil). Do y think that the problem triggered Check Eng light or just need to replace gas cap can shut all light?

[@alexsystems2001]

I don’t think a gas cap has anything to do with the problem you are experiencing. I read the codes in my video and it was an evaporative emissions leak for me. It’s good you read your codes, a lot of people didn’t follow what I did and check the codes.

[@vinhvan728]

@@alexsystems2001 so do you think i need to meet mechanic with this code and check for ignition coil? I haven’t change the new gas cap yet.

[@alexsystems2001]

@@vinhvan728 I can’t say anything to what you are comfortable with fixing on your own that’s up to you. My video shows the code I got and what fixed that code. I wouldn’t just replace the gas cap. If I knew which coil and was comfortable with replacing it. I would certainly do it myself but your car and your comfort level may be different.

[@honkeyness9427]

Subscribed. You saved me a trip to the mechanic

[@alexsystems2001]

I’m glad it worked for you

[@DarronSanderson]

Just changed coils and plugs, allsix 07 RX350, Check engine, VSC and Trac Off lights still on. Will a drive cycle clear them? Or, clear from a cheap OBD2 tool? If not it may be the injectors.

[@alexsystems2001]

I apologize but I don’t even know if that was what your problem was. If you fixed what the problem was the lights would probably go out eventually, if you didn’t they won’t. In the video I showed the code I got which didn’t have anything to do with the plugs and coils.

[@SilverShrimpTX]

Had same issue with my 03' Lexus LS430, this worked like a charm! Thanks!

[@mycoal3016]

Great video. Suggestion for video: stealership v. Auto zone. Test the over priced against the affordable. Test it, try it. Im sure people would watch for the entertainment value.

[@Jjrdn10]

Was it cold or cooler weather when this happened, also had it warmed up when you noticed lights had went off.

[@alexsystems2001]

I don’t really remember what the weather was like when I did the video but the lights never came back on so I don’t think the weather did much for my issue. I hope that helps.

[@albertcampos959]

Just subscribed because your video worked!! Cost me a 15 dollar gas cap. 210 miles later, I guess it reset itself and no more lights, thank you!

[@alexsystems2001]

Albert Campos that’s fantastic news! I’m glad it helped.

[@richdilorenzo8145]

I just ordered a new cap. Mine was exactly the same conditon (hard/flattened) While I am waiting for the cap I turned over the gasket to see if that might help in the meantime. Thanks very much.

[@alexsystems2001]

Thank you for the comment, how did it work? Did you get your cap yet?

[@richdilorenzo8145]

@@alexsystems2001 I just posted a new comment. Thanks.

[@arodderz]

@@richdilorenzo8145 hello. Did you get an auto zone one, or oem?

[@jorgetaveras2569]

I am having the same problem. I got a new gas cap not from Lexus so I will see if it works. I put some mileage today and will let you know if it works

[@alexsystems2001]

Jorge Taveras thank you for your comment! I hope it goes well. Have you read the codes? If not I think often times local auto parts stores will scan the codes for free if you don’t have your own code reader. What codes are you getting?

[@jorgetaveras2569]

Bmwryder p0455 evaporative emission system leak detected P0441 evaporative emission system incorrect purge flow P0455 evaporative emission system leak detected P0441 evaporative emission system incorrect purge flow

[@alexsystems2001]

Jorge Taveras oh cool and interesting those are slightly different codes, thank you please share if they go away for you too! It’s always nice if it’s a quick easy fix. Maybe this fix will apply to a multitude of code combinations.

[@jorgetaveras2569]

Bmwryder I took it to autozone for codes again and the main one is egr vacuum

[@alexsystems2001]

Jorge Taveras oh man, so have you had any luck with wiping out that check engine light?

[@No_Transitory]

I hope this works for my 06 Acura TL, I have the same lights on and after you mentioned the gas cap I checked mine and it too seemed super easy to take off. I’ll be visiting Acura tomorrow lol my foxwell NT630 gave off very similar codes as your scanner did…

[@thearnold6454]

I bought a new cap from o rileys and mine still hasn’t cleared. Think I should order one from Lexus?

[@alexsystems2001]

Did you check your codes? Are they the exact same codes?

[@ujayet]

I removed the air filter sensor on my Lexus is350 to change the bulb in my headlights.. now my VSC and engine light game on.. I'm not sure what anything I did there had anything to do with vsc,, any ideas? Thanks!

[@alexsystems2001]

Thank you for the comment, I wouldn’t know, the best guess I could throw out there to at least hope you get a diagnosis, usually autozone or other parts retailers can read the codes on your car for free and see what triggered it. The check engine light could mean many many things from transmission issues, engine misfire issues, emissions and oxygen sensor issues and I’ve gotten quite a few questions about things wrong with people’s cars but I show in my video me reading my codes on my car, you can’t even begin to diagnose something until you know for sure what triggered it. So my first suggestion is see what the code is. Who knows maybe you might have not plugged the sensor back in and turned on the ignition to check the headlight bulb then turned it off and the computer picked up that brief moment it was disconnected and the code could clear on its own, or the sensor could have been damaged and you need a new one. So you gotta know what triggered the light that’s the only way to start.

[@ujayet]

Thanks I will run a diagnosed when I can... I think this VSC is a very unnecessary feature,, dealing with engine light should be enough.. now they have VSC and tire pressure tire lights...do you know how to completely remove this VSC system feature? You should do a video on unplugging this feature from a computer that would be awesome.

[@robinkoenig]

My Lexus ES330 had those same 3 lights and it was the gas cap not completely tightened.

[@alexsystems2001]

Glad you got it sorted!

[@BC_Explores]

Did your gx get put into a “limp mode” when this happened? Mine had the same lights come on in that same sequence, and I had several of the same codes. But it threw my GX into “limp mode”. We cleared the codes and this cleared the lights and took it out of limp mode, but I am still going to look into this. My gas cap seal is still good. Thoughts?

[@alexsystems2001]

If yours went into limp home mode I am figuring it was a different set of codes possibly. If you figure out what happened check back in and let us know.

[@jaycris1980]

Mine has the exclamation and the check engine light. But when i connect my obd reader, it says no fault code found. What could it be?

[@juanrrobledo89]

Have similar problem with an 08 Lexus GS460, swapped out fuel cap, issue didn't clear up, so it has to be something else, I guess I will keep troubleshooting

[@alexsystems2001]

Thank you for your comment, did you read your codes? If you don’t have a code reader most auto parts stores will read them for free for you that way you don’t have to just replace a bunch of parts.

[@gavinscott10]

I have the same problem with my 02 es300 and it also triggers the ABS light. It comes and goes so I bought a new gas cap from Autozone but the problem persists. Error code is P0174. We cleaned the MAF but the problem still persists. Will try some more stuff on it.

[@Tekevin]

Had the same issue, code C1201. I just installed the new gas cap from Advance Auto Part. Hopefully, this will work! Usually, it ties into one another when it has a blinking VSC and Engine light. I do not think I have an ABS issue, as my ABS light did not turn on. So I'll take the cheaper approach first.

[@alexsystems2001]

I appreciate your comment but I showed the codes I got and mine were linked specifically to the evaporative emissions system. Evaporative emissions basically collects the evaporation from your fuel tank to ensure it doesn’t go unburned into the air. I believe your code has something to do with the ABS system. I have my doubts a gas cap will solve your issues but if they do please let me know. Each code is tripped by a system or signals from a sensor and your code seems to be from a completely different system.

[@86.ls430]

I got P0155 code but the check engine and vsc lights came up after fueling at the stn when I got the car last week. Will this solve the issue mate?

[@ElG3n3R4Lxatruch702]

I bought a gas cap on autozone, then I erase the codes with my obd2, it worked for like a week but then they just came on again, I had the same light on, is there any difference between autozone gas cap and the dealer

[@alexsystems2001]

Fernando Torres I wouldn’t be sure about the quality of the gas cap, if the quality is the same there might be additional problems with your evaporative system, this is just an affordable start instead of starting with a mechanic trying to rip some people off.

[@ecahatch]

I replaced my gas cap as well, mine too a little longer than 37miles though. I'd say around 90'ish miles it went away.

[@alexsystems2001]

Awesome!

[@nyacoustics8373]

50 bucks for a cap is outright robbery!

[@alexsystems2001]

I am unsure where you are looking but if you go to longo lexus website I think they have them for about $26. I hope that helps. Also make sure to read your codes. There have been a few people bellyaching because they got the same lights but didn’t bother to read the codes, put a new gas cap on and it didn’t work for them. They finally read the codes and it wasn’t the same issue.

[@mywarmups]

I just wanted to let you know that your advice was on the money, literally. I had the same problem. I followed all your directions and after driving 90 miles with the new fuel cup, the warning lights are off. Thank you!

[@TheMcs33]

Gass cap thank you it's been 2 day light has not came back on i replaced it all lights went i cleared code after i replace

[@aneeshaabeywickrama7049]

My car engine check light and TRC light are on and the car cannot go. What is the reason for that ??

[@alexsystems2001]

I appreciate your comment and your question however cars are quite complex. Each problem should to be diagnosed by someone looking at the car and inspecting the specific problem. In this video I did the diagnostic process for my car by plugging in the code reader to understand what codes were in the system and fixing it according to the codes. I put that in the video so people can see what I did to come to that conclusion. The best suggestion I can make would be to have someone qualified look at what is producing those lights and go from there. For example the check engine light can be triggered by things such as the oxygen sensors, timing issues, knock sensors, mass airflow sensors etc. so reading the codes is critical.

[@crisrx77]

Yeah same funny lights came on in my 08 gx470 too it also dumped the air out of the air bags too.

[@manuelguzman2542]

Main has a code p2195 bank 1 sensors 1 Is that oxygen sensor 1?

[@matjenkins9025]

I have a 07 sequoia 4.7 limited had those lights on also, so changed the mass air flow, the fuel purge valve, pcv, injectors, coils, spark plugs, carbon box, and new 02 censors, and yes the gas cap, still the lights are on !!!!!!!!

[@alexsystems2001]

I don’t mean any of this as rude, but did you read your codes? I showed in my video what codes I had, I showed the diagnostic process. The codes should get you pretty close to whatever your problem is. These lights will come on even if there is a transmission problem, a catalytic converter failure, an oxygen sensor issue etc. If you didn’t have a misfire code, why would you change the coils? If you didn’t have a lean/rich on a certain bank of oxygen sensors, why would you change the oxygen sensors? Again, this isn’t meant as rude but after all the time and expense you put into changing all those parts, if you don’t have a code associated with those parts, you are hurting your own wallet. Start on the right track, and read the codes to determine your problem, those lights come on because something is out of spec and the computer sensed it and stored a code regarding the issue.

[@matjenkins9025]

Not at all brother, so yes she is running lean also so that's why all those changes which yeep you guessed it didn't do a dam thing either. But I do have the Vsc and trac lights on also with engine light !! Not at all rude brother say it how it is, I prefer that. Code is P0420 and P0430 all state catalyst system efficiency below threshold bank 2

[@alexsystems2001]

@@matjenkins9025 oh darn, usually on a scan tool you can see the live output reading of the oxygen sensor in a graph. If you are getting movements or readings, it’s a high likelihood that would usually point me to the cat being bad. I don’t know about your specific situation with your car but there is a good possibility that’s the issue. Usually you have upstream and downstream oxygen sensors, one before the cat and one after the cat checking the functionality of the cat to make sure it is doing its job. Also usually on a V8 they have bank 1 and bank 2. One bank is one side of the V8 and the other bank is the other side so if it’s saying bank 2 and not bank 1 then it’s pointing to the cat on the bank 2 side of your engine. I hope that helps get you closer but I wouldn’t want to change another part it sounds like everything is working up until the cat on bank 2

[@matjenkins9025]

@@alexsystems2001 awesome brother thank you and yes checked it and it is definitely a vapour leak from bank 2 by the looks of it ,,, pain in the ass. And cats are wickedly expensive these days man ,,,, thank you sir for your time and I will definitely keep in touch and watch your videos they are really good mate. Crack on making them and I will spread the links

[@babuthomas8611]

Thank you. It was excellent and I hope more people subscribe to your great video(s). I wish you well

[@alexsystems2001]

Thank you very much.

[@kyleh5356]

Did not work on my 2007 Lexus es350 139000 miles lights still continue to stay on have no idea

[@alexsystems2001]

What were the codes?

[@isabelitadeldoc9605]

I changed my gas cap and didn't fix the problem... is there another way to fix the issue? thanks in advance.

[@alexsystems2001]

Thank you for the comment! Prior to changing the gas cap did you read the codes? What codes did you get? These lights can come on for various reasons, I included the code reading aspect in my video because that is crucial for determining what caused the lights to come on. For example my LS460 the same lights came on but it was an oxygen sensor, the code was a Bank 2 Lean, not an Evap code like on the GX470. My best advice is if you didn’t read the code or don’t have a code reader, you may want to go to a local auto parts store like autozone or oreilly, often times they will read codes free of charge which will help you in determining what it is causing the light to have come up. The reading of the codes like I did in my video should always be done, the codes could indicate a misfire which could the a bad ignition coil, they could indicate an emissions system issue, or a sensor issue on the engine like a cam timing position sensor. I hope that direction helps.

[@christiandenton2174]

Replaced gas cap issue still persists, any other ideas?

[@alexsystems2001]

Thank you for the comment. Did you read the codes? What codes did you get?

[@christiandenton2174]

@@alexsystems2001 Found out injector was unplugged go figure

[@alexsystems2001]

@@christiandenton2174 well there you go! Good you got it solved. I’d bet that was a different trouble code too, possibly a misfire code. The evap system is basically an emissions system for evaporating fuel in your tank to keep it from going into the atmosphere, it’s a common issue for leaky gas caps to trip the error code but doesn’t cover every check engine or error light. That’s why I showed the code. Glad you got it fixed!

[@christiandenton2174]

@@alexsystems2001 Thanks man! Been a battle but tell ya what that GX470 is a tank. My second one, been considering a GX460 but I mean if it aint broke dont fix it!

[@carsonstorey6501]

I’m having these lights but the vsc is very much ON and won’t let me move hardly at all, does this normally impact the performance a lot?

[@alexsystems2001]

Thank you for your comment, I show in my video the diagnostic portion of the fix by using a code reader. I would highly recommend having your codes read, if you don’t have the same codes this may not work for you. As for performance, my performance was not affected at all by this issue. Often times local auto parts stores can read codes for free. I hope that helps.

[@junevutran3986]

Thank you so much. The gas cap replacement fixed the issue.

[@tims4322]

Great video. I have the exact same issue with my Lexus GX 470 2006, don't have a code reader, but I am hoping it's only my gas cap as well. How can I be sure? Should I try changing the gas gap?

[@alexsystems2001]

Thank you for your comment, my suggestion if you don’t have a code reader would be to visit a local auto parts store. Often times stores like oreilly and autozone will read your codes for you at no cost. I hope that helps. Happy Holidays!

[@fredyflores1475]

Mi carro es un Lexus ls 430 del 2001 pero me ensendio la luz de svc y la del checengin y lo raro es que cuando esta frío el motor corre bien por unos 6 minutos y luego que calienta en baja tiembla mucho como que fuera las bujillas

[@alexsystems2001]

fredy flores I am sorry I do not understand Spanish

[@Messi_ronaldo207]

Pueda ser catalizadores

[@TheMcs33]

I have that promble now i will get that gas cap to see if that fix the promble

[@alexsystems2001]

Did you read the codes? Are they the same codes?

[@TheMcs33]

Same i replaced gas cap it was something worng with it i shake it something was broke in side i heard it clear the code light has not came back on and its been 2 days

[@hymanbros9331]

Well, we just got a cap from our local Lexus dlr, same part#, was 32.00

[@arpiartarverdi7275]

I have the same issue and changed the gas cap that I bought from the Lexus dealer but the light still comes on, any idea what else it can be?

[@alexsystems2001]

Thank you for your comment. What codes did you have when you plugged your car in?

[@lollyj6981]

Thanx a million$ Same issue with my 2007 RX350. I took it to Auto Zone and the prognosis was the same! Gas Cap!! Now I know what to do next!!🤗🤗

[@alexsystems2001]

Thank you I am glad it helped!

[@loyaltyfamilyfirst]

Do you think this will work for a 2009 ES 350? My mechanic just fixed something under my vehicle. Two days later, my Check Engine light came on, a traction light, and my vehicle started showing "Check VSC" on the dashboard.....and yes I subscribed to the channel.

[@alexsystems2001]

loyaltyfamilyfirst thank you for the question, I wouldn’t know for sure, my thoughts on it though, it wouldn’t hurt to go to an auto parts store that reads the codes for free and see if you have similar codes and if you do a gas cap is a relatively inexpensive place to start. I posted this video because some mechanics/people look past the least expensive solution and sometimes before you know they have changed all vacuum lines and are suggesting a new engine 🤣. I hope this works, thank you for hitting that subscribe button. If you do give it a try please let us know how it works.

[@loyaltyfamilyfirst]

Auto Zone confirmed it. The code was showing it was a gas cap. I pick it up from the dealer tomorrow, $22.00...Thank you in advance. My next question is, my ES 350 is push button start up. I don't have any buttons to push in regards to the VRC, TRAC marks or the check engine light. So how do I go about it?

[@alexsystems2001]

loyaltyfamilyfirst that’s good news! I am confused a little with your question though, are you asking how do you reset the lights? I can reset my lights with my code reader tool but for this video, I just drove it the lights went out on their own after about 40 miles. Then I checked for codes to see that the evap code went away. If the gas cap fixed the problem the computer takes a reading of its sensors here and there and if the problem stops existing the lights should shut themselves off after some miles maybe 40-100 miles (it varies). If the problem is still there the lights will stay on. If you want them off now a code reader scan tool will reset the lights.

[@richardogden6551]

WHERE IS THE VSC BUTTON TO PUSH OFF AND ON 2006 GX470 ?

[@mindmatters5610]

My 530i did trigger check engine light when the gas cap was not replaced correctly, My GX with VSC lighting up, I noticed my gas cap was just off...thanks to the gas attendant. its a 2005 my best bet is a new gas cap.....Thanks for the post. I subscribed to your channel.

[@alexsystems2001]

Mind Matters thank you very much for the comment, let us know if the gas cap does the trick! Thank you for the subscribe as well.

[@Dave-qg6zb]

I have a 05 Lexus ES 330 and mechanic told me we have to do a smoke test which cost 40$ for the test!

[@19tams67]

I just got a 2006 Lexus, and we bought it for 4k. The mileage is 22642 anyways ...all my lights just came on. The lady that vf had it before me, took really good care of it. Ghanged the oil and everything, on time , I have no idea what is wrong. I have only had it a month. It is a 2006 lexus rx330, 4wd. My check engine light has come on, maint.REQ, came on. And VSC, And TRAC OFF....all of these came on. And I am in a total and complete panic. I ha e been taking care of my vehicle, but I do not want to tell my husband this has happened today. I am so nervous and sick to my stomach good grief. Please, can you tell me what I should do. Much thanks to you.

[@Dave-qg6zb]

@@19tams67 don’t panic this has happened to me once, nothing serious. I used a different gas station after a week when I refilled everything went back to normal.

[@19tams67]

@@Dave-qg6zb wow, okay. Whew. I am so worried. I spent way too much for the car to have it giving me problems right now. I need a dependable vehicle, I am tired of lemon cars , that's why we got this one. So, do I need to change my gas cap? Also, the I did get gas in Springfield yesterday, after my Drs. Appointment. We live an hour away, in the country, so, since gas was less in the city, I got it there. Thank you so much for your reply.

[@jamesburton247]

SMOKE TEST ?? Is that when you Leave the Car and he has Coffee and Cigs for an Hour and slaps you with the $90 diagnostic Bill !!!

[@pacificobernardo463]

Replacing fuel cap didn’t fix my problem. I also replaced the oxygen sensor front and back and nothing right now I’m so lost. 😩

[@pacificobernardo463]

Rooster Cogburn how do you do that?

[@alexsystems2001]

Did you read your codes? It’s free at most auto parts stores. If you don’t read your codes you’ll probably be replacing a bunch of parts.

[@firecharger]

Did anybody get the same results with an aftermarket gas cap?

[@alexsystems2001]

Yes but it has been mixed results probably 85% positive if I had to guess. It confuses me though, if that’s the problem people are having and the old cap lasted 18 years lol if the new cap is $50 even what is $50 spread out over 18 years less than $3/year. I have a 2007 Lexus LS460L I bought used because the check engine light was on and it was smoking and ran terribly. One owner 120,000 miles all service records at the dealer $8,000. They decided after a lifespan of having ALL Lexus OEM parts to buy aftermarket valve cover gaskets. They failed in less than 1,000 miles, filled all the spark plug wells with oil, dumped oil down the side of the engined flooded an oxygen sensor on the side. They saved $50.00 on the gasket kit and with ruined ignition coils and a new oxygen sensor plus the time and cost to do it all over again plus the cost of a new gasket it cost $2,000 in repairs because of one single corner cut buying a cheap gasket online. I just looked it up you can buy a new Lexus OEM gas cap on Longo Lexus parts website for $25.80. I bought an aftermarket starter for a car, it didn’t fix my problem, I was ready to have to spend more money on other stuff. Fortunately they can test the starter at autozone and found out it was the starter and my diagnostic work was correct. I had to do the job twice because of aftermarket stuff. Sorry for the rant, but it’s not like it’s a $10,000 part and an aftermarket part will save you $5,000. It’s amazing too at how many people don’t bother to pull the codes before they throw a new cap on too, so they have no idea why their light is on. Make sure you check your codes too.

[@alexsystems2001]

Oh and just in case you don’t believe me, Scotty did a video a while back of buying China strut kit for his wife’s Lexus, I guess she complained of it riding poorly, worse than the bad OEM struts on the car. Scotty pulled them back off and the China strut kit had beefier springs. So he even had to do it twice and threw the money away on those aftermarket struts. I could go on for days with the experiences of hit or miss aftermarket stuff. I know someone with a GX that has mark levinson speakers, the foam fell apart on the woofers, he bought some woofers at Best Buy threw them in, over a few years they ruined the amp. It cost him well over $1,000, plus another $600 for the correct impedance speakers. Turns out the mark levinson speakers are a special impedance. When my foam went out, I went straight to the OEM speakers, I didn’t even fiddle with aftermarket. I bought Monroe shocks for a 1989 Mercedes 560SEL, after taking out the old OEM shocks I cut the ties holding the Monroe’s closed, they didn’t even open up. The new Monroe’s were worse than the 20 year old OEMs. So I had to put the old ones back on, return the Monroe’s and order OEMs from the dealer, a big waste of time. Imagine if you have the same codes, replacing your gas cap with an aftermarket one, if it doesn’t fix the problem then you start fixing other things under the assumption your gas cap is ‘new’, or it fixes your problem for a couple months and it comes back, you gotta waste your time and money to bring it back, exchange it all to save $15. I forgot how it goes but I’ve heard people say something like those who pay half price always pay twice or something like that.

[@lexuses3942]

4.96k subscribers now lol I think you made it 👏🏼

[@alexsystems2001]

Thank you!

[@David-vg1wl]

Thank you! I had the same issue, it took nearly 84 miles before clearing. I had my doubts, after a fill up, five miles later, it cleared-coincident, maybe. Thank you again.

[@TheJimmy1073]

I subscribed. Will this affect the way the car shifts

[@alexsystems2001]

james andres good morning, I don’t believe it should. I didn’t have any shifting issues and I didn’t hear of anyone else having shifting issues. Have you checked your codes? Most auto parts stores like an auto zone offer free code reading. Maybe you have some sort of a transmission fault or sensor issue. Thank you for subscribing, please update us on your issue.

[@TheJimmy1073]

Bmwryder the truck started hopping and not shifting died out a few times. Was able to driv it home in low gear. Dealership replaced internal harness and 2 solenoids that were not putting out the right voltage to shift the tranny. Was all good now from a stop sometimes it doesn’t seem like it kicks down to 1st gear and the engine revs and then it jumps when it catches but doesn’t do it all the time. Wondering if it might be the speed sensors

[@skylerhauprich5078]

@@TheJimmy1073 mine is having acceleration problems and also is throwing this code for bank 2 did you ever figure out your problem ? Curios if its worth it I really love this vehicle

[@travisburk5193]

Thanks for the help with that. Awesome. Have you had any issues with the heater suddenly going cold for a while the suddenly blowing hot again?

[@alexsystems2001]

I’m glad it worked! As for the heater, no I haven’t had any issues with it, I know there are some delicate diverter type things in the ducts that open and close behind the dash for directing it to certain vents (face, feet, defrost) so there could possibly be an issue with one of those sticking, on my SC430 I had an issue just once with the air conditioner only blowing out by the front windshield. I shut off the car for a bit, went in and had lunch, went back out and it has worked fine every since. There could also possibly have been an air bubble in the beater core behind the dash. That could happen. Please check back in and let us know what you find out.

[@justincase8233]

I enjoyed your video and will attempt the same repair.

[@alexsystems2001]

Thank you. Make sure to not skip the step of reading your codes. If you don’t have the same codes, this probably won’t work.

[@NewsBroadcasting]

I have C1207 on a 2000 LC tried so many things to fix it (VSC TRAC OFF) after driving.

[@danesolLion1242]

I bout a 2005 GX 470 about two weeks ago and saw these same lights on, previous owner didnt care too much for vehicle so i got it for s decent price, it needs work, just saw this video , went and check the Gas cap, or gas crap in my case , looking forward to changing it today , respect and big up, i hit like and subscribe.

[@alexsystems2001]

Dane Miller thank you very much for the like and subscribe! Please let us know how it goes for you. KZbin is awesome when there is an exchange of ideas and information. I really hope it works for you! I encourage everyone if they don’t have a scanner to pop in at an auto parts store that offers free code reading and make sure it’s an evap code which is what I had that would lead me to believe it is a fuel cap.

[@davidnewman6722]

Great video. I have the same issue with my wife's GX470 2008, before spending money on a diagnostic, I will replace the gas cap. I liked and subscribed.

[@alexsystems2001]

Thank you for the comment, I strongly recommend reading the codes before you just go buy a gas cap, that’s why I showed what codes I got, if you don’t have a code reader you can usually go to most chain auto parts stores and they can plug in a code reader and get your codes for you for free that way there is no money wasted. I hope that helps!

[@jameshansen8931]

Tried it. Worked for 4-months. Now it seems the real problem is the catalytic converters...

[@alexsystems2001]

@@jameshansen8931 did you have the same codes?

[@jameshansen8931]

@@alexsystems2001 Honestly, I can't be sure. They have come on and gone out three seperate times since March. Once they went out and didn't light up again for two months/3,000 miles. But the codes did indicate the emissions system; possible system leak(s) but my technician guy said the culprit is one or both catalytic converters. This dude services all the luxury vehicles in La Paz and Los Cabos so he's apparently "the man" to see about this kinda stuff so I trust his opnion. But what do I know? He says to ignore it. There's no smog checks in Mexico so it doesn't matter. But I don't want to ignore it. I'd rather have my traction control and ABS. But I also don't want to spend $1,500+ if I can avoid it. The truck has 325,000+ miles on it now -- and doesn't burn a single drop of oil ever! Thing is absolutely perfect, mechanically speaking. From drivetrain to suspension anyway. Interior is great. Everything works except the CD changer. The A/C has gotten weak and I replaced the blower when it went out but it still doesn't blow as hard as it used to, on the "High" setting...but it is cold. Not sure what is causing that but... It passed smog in L.A. last January so this is a recent development.

[@21princemichael]

Heading to autozone for a new cap. Mine was a 07 350ES and it happened

[@alexsystems2001]

Did you read the codes? I would hope if you haven’t that when you go to autozone that you have them read the codes for free, it definitely won’t work if you don’t have the same codes. For example my 2007 LS460 has the same lights but different codes, the codes point to a failed oxygen sensor.

[@21princemichael]

@@alexsystems2001 the lights didnt shut off yet after 10 miles od driving. Hoping this fixes it will give it a few days. And yes have codes read

[@lisac8082]

Thank you so much! Going to give it a try!

[@rhalama1]

Aube this is why some caps work and some don't. Optimum Fuel Pressure On the inside, the caps can have two different breathing systems: vented or non-vented. A non-vented fuel cap is recommended when your fuel tank is ventilated through the filler neck, whereas the vented fuel cap is equipped with a special breathing valve so that it can be used on non-ventilated fuel tanks.

[@alexsystems2001]

I think you may have meant to post to another video. In mine I replaced a failing OEM gas cap with a new OEM gas cap. Thanks for watching either way.

[@chief6369]

I'm going try this with my 01 ls430 see if it works

[@stevetrippe6715]

Thank you so much a simple gas cap fixed my problem!! Thank you!!

[@Distanc3]

Thank you, worked for me! I had also tried two other suggestions: disconnect the battery for twenty minutes, and jump the two ODB pins that cause vehicle to enter VSC calibration mode.

[@alexsystems2001]

Awesome to hear!

[@duanethieme4186]

Thank you for the information,.......OEM Toyota parts is a much higher quality!

[@rhalama1]

This was from an FJ Cruiser forum Just to be clear - you cannot use a vented gas cap on the FJ.

[@alexsystems2001]

I think you may have meant to post to another video. In mine I replaced a failing OEM gas cap with a new OEM gas cap, I don’t recommend people use anything BUT OEM, the OEM gas cap worked for many years, if people don’t wanna spend $20, $30 or even $40 to replace something that lasts 10 to 15 years they have problems. Thanks for watching either way.

[@wesleymorgan3234]

This worked for me. Thank you so much for putting this out there!!! Mine is a 2006 GX470 with 207,000+ miles.

[@alexsystems2001]

Awesome to hear! I am glad it worked, these GX’s are amazing cars, it’s cool to see you have gotten a good amount of use from yours.

[@cocaleaf2371]

Subscribed!!!! Keep em Lexus GX470 videos coming. Thanks for sharing!

[@alexsystems2001]

Reglazetech Oregon thank you very much for the positive comment and the subscribe! I have one coming up soon. My GX at a stop feels like it’s being bumped from behind lightly sometimes. It sounds like its a common problem. I’ve read greasing the universal joints on the drive shafts helps or fixes that problem. I’m going to try it and try to document it for KZbin.

[@kevenkennerly]

Will this fix my ls460 too

[@alexsystems2001]

I wouldn’t know. This video shows what I did to fix my warning lights. My feelings on it, if it were my car, a factory Lexus gas cap is a cheap place to start especially if I had the same codes. It eliminates a cheap factor before I invest in a mechanics labor. Let us know if you try it and what your results are.

[@Gorbachefchew]

Excellent Video, CLEAR and EASY to follow. Thanks... The only thing I want to ask is what is the model of your Actron OBD II Auto Scanner... Thank you again for posting. Just SUBSCRIBED...

[@alexsystems2001]

T Lee next time I get my scan tool out I’ll try to get the model number off it it, it’s a few years old though. Thank you for watching, the positive comment and subscribing.

[@Gorbachefchew]

@@alexsystems2001 Thank you very much...

[@homyak6458]

My toyota wish tho pop this 3 sign...my mileage 110000km..that mean i need to service my car or ??

[@alexsystems2001]

I think anything that pops the “check” engine light will be a little more than a service. I would suggest having the codes read. Thank you for the comment!

[@rey1164]

Great video thank you for your service!

[@jakealazruei3444]

Nice video, you should do more Gx470 videos!

[@alexsystems2001]

Jake Alazruei thank you for the comment! I will do more as things break but these trucks are pretty well built. I have one planned soon, nothing broken, but just a PM of sorts and an experiment. Who knows maybe I’ll do a little off-roading video too.

[@marklongoria3975]

just bought my lx 470 and it threw up the exact same thing for me. i might have to get a new gas cap :/ nice video !! thank you (-:

[@alexsystems2001]

mark longoria I hope it helps, please follow up let us know if it worked for you or what worked for you. Did you hook it up to a code reader? If you don’t have one, places like auto zone and such will read the codes for you I believe for free.

[@pacificobernardo463]

Did the check engine light came back?

[@alexsystems2001]

Nope, not for me, there have been a few people who didn’t do any diagnostic work to see if they had the same codes as me and then they compounded the issue by buying a non OEM gas cap and their lights either came back or never went away. My video shows what I did, but people just watch it to the end, see it’s a gas cap, skip all the other steps and just go buy a gas cap.

[@pacificobernardo463]

@@alexsystems2001 I tried replacing the gas cap and oxygen sensor but no avail. The car runs great it’s just the the check engine light never go away.

[@alexsystems2001]

@@pacificobernardo463 have you had the codes read? A check engine light can mean anything from transmission trouble to ignition system trouble to catalytic converters going bad to poor fuel injection issues to vacuum leak issues to mass air flow sensor issues and so on. Having the codes read should be able to get you pretty close.

[@pacificobernardo463]

@@alexsystems2001 p0430

[@alexsystems2001]

@@pacificobernardo463 I did a little searching around and I also reviewed my video that’s not the same codes I got. That P0430 code seems to be an indication possibly of a failed catalytic converter. Usually the oxygen sensor downstream from the converter picks up the converter isn’t doing it’s job anymore and triggers a code like that. That’s just a guess on my part, that’s why I showed what codes I got in the video, if you don’t have those codes getting a gas cap probably won’t help. I hope that’s a little more information. Either way it’s just a guess on my part, nothing is a substitute to a proper diagnosis.

[@nicoleblume9065]

Yes was going to say I got my gas cap replacement from autozone for 16.99, it did not solve my issue. A mechanical said cutting the wire might work it definitely did not

[@alexsystems2001]

Nikki Awesome oops! That’s not good, I had a mechanic on an old car I owned do a “factory modification” of soldering a wire to the frame to raise the idle. I got quite frustrated with that because that wasn’t a fix, the problem of a poor idle was still there. I’m just throwing it out there, I didn’t get my gas cap from autozone or orielly not because they don’t have good gas caps, but for the potential of a bad gas cap. I figured if I put a factory gas cap on and my problem still existed then it is definitely something else. If I put a aftermarket gas cap on (I have gotten bad alternators and shocks from autozone) and it is bad but I don’t think it is bad, then I take it to a mechanic and spend hundreds if not thousands to try to fix other things thinking “I just put a new gas cap on” and end up finding it is the gas cap, I would be pretty upset. Example, I had an issue with my battery going dead, traced it to my alternator not charging correctly. I put a new alternator in from autozone. A couple weeks later my battery was dead, I said “the alternator can’t be bad again” so I was ready to replace the battery, autozone tested the battery and it checked out good, turns out the alternator was bad, they tested the other 2 they had in stock they were bad too. So I was ready to shell out money for an new battery, turns out the new alternator was bad, went to Mercedes, put a new alternator in and it’s been good every since.

[@steghuman9063]

It's not a wire, it's just a poly lanyard, the problem is a vacuum within the tank, after driving for a while and then open the cap and it sounds like air rushing in then your cap is bad.

[@gurnblanstein9816]

That happened with my Toyota 4Runner and it was a bad gas cap seal lol

[@grahambennett2396]

Same issue in my 2009 LX570 and this completely solved the problem. Thank you!

[@alexsystems2001]

Graham Bennett thank you so much for the positive comment! That is great news, it’s so nice when something so simple can sometimes fix something like that, check engine lights for any reason can be quite the little nightmare. Have safe travels!

[@josephspallina]

Did the truck ride differently before and after you replaced the cap?

[@alexsystems2001]

Thank you for the comment, I am figuring you mean by ride differently like performance and engine wise, no, there wasn’t any performance issues, the lights were just on. It performs the same as it did before. I really hope this helps.