P0452 is a generic OBD II code that can occur in the Lexus IS 300. It means that your IS 300’s EVAP system has detected low fuel tank pressure. The evaporative emissions control system (EVAP) sends fuel vapors from the fuel tank to the intake manifold to be burned off. When the pressure in the … Read more
P2189 is a DTC code that can occur in your Lexus IS 300. It indicates the air fuel mixture is too lean at idle, specifically in bank 2 (we’ll cover how to find bank 2 later). Its is different from the much more common P0174, which indicates that bank 2 is lean at any engine … Read more
P2187 is a DTC code that can occur in the Lexus IS 300. It indicates the air fuel mixture is too lean at idle. The technical definition for P2187 “System Too Lean at Idle: Bank 1”. The code is thrown after your IS 300’s oxygen sensor on Bank 1 (usually sensor 1) has detected that … Read more
There are a few reasons why your Lexus IS 300 would be overheating when idling. The most common ones include a bad thermostat, water pump, electric fans, and low coolant level. This guide is intended to help you find the cause of this overheating in the most efficient way possible. So, let’s start with what’s … Read more
P0068 in the Lexus IS 300 is a generic OBD II code. In layman’s terms, it means that the MAP (manifold absolute pressure) and/or MAF (mass airflow sensor) are providing the IS 300’s computer contradicting data compared to what it should be in relation to the throttle position sensor. The throttle position sensor tells the … Read more
A smoking engine is a serious thing. If your Lexus IS 300’s engine has smoke coming from it, it needs to be addressed right away. It can be caused by quite a few different problems, none of which should be ignored. The most common reasons why your IS 300’s engine would smoke include overheating, burning … Read more
While it may not leave you stranded, a vehicle that hesitates to start can be very concerning. There are a few reasons why your Lexus IS 300 may not be starting, such as a bad starter, a bad battery, bad alternator, and more. Lexus IS 300 Hesitates to Start: Causes Here are some of … Read more
Sway bar links are responsible for connecting your Lexus IS 300’s sway bar to the chassis. The job of a sway bar is to eliminate body roll by helping the tires keep better contact with the road, which improves the handling characteristics of your IS 300. If you have a bad sway bar link, your … Read more
If your Lexus IS 300 is shutting down while driving, it’s a real safety hazard. Vehicles are a lot harder to control without power brakes or steering. Below is a list of the most common reasons your IS 300 would randomly die while driving. Before looking at anything, is the check engine light on? If … Read more
Brake lights are one of the most critical safety features that your Lexus IS 300 has. They let other drivers know when you are slowing down, and that they need to slow down too. If your brake lights aren’t working, you’re way more likely to get rear ended than normal. The good news is that … Read more