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Lexus IS300

Report: Check Engine Light Due to EVAP System Failure

Lexus IS300 Problem

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Model Years Affected: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

Average Mileage: 142,500 mi (120,000 mi - 185,000 mi)

Occasionally, the Check Engine Light is illuminated due to failures in the evaporative emission (EVAP) system. Our technicians tell us that proper diagnoses is generally required to confirm the exact fault causing the warning light to come on.

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Visitor, 2001 Lexus IS300, 135,000 mi

check engine light on displaying p0440, p0446

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sgj002, 2002 Lexus IS300, 120,000 mi

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Checked system & code read EVAP System Failure (Small)

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Visitor, 2001 Lexus IS300, 185,000 mi

This started happening after a tune-up at a local Meineke. They basically gave up on finding the leak. I've had to play some games to pass inspection (reset ecu, complete a drive cycle, get it inspected prior to light coming back on).

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Visitor, 2001 Lexus IS300, 135,000 mi

check engine light on displaying p0440, p0446

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sgj002, 2002 Lexus IS300, 120,000 mi

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Checked system & code read EVAP System Failure (Small)

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Visitor, 2001 Lexus IS300, 185,000 mi

This started happening after a tune-up at a local Meineke. They basically gave up on finding the leak. I've had to play some games to pass inspection (reset ecu, complete a drive cycle, get it inspected prior to light coming back on).

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