P2005 is a rare diagnostic trouble (DTC) code. It indicates that your Lexus IS 300’s intake manifold runner control (IMRC) on the bank 2 side is stuck open. The IMRC system is a relatively new technology, which means three things: This code is typically only seen on newer vehicles. It will only get more popular … Read more
P2004 is a somewhat rare diagnostic trouble (DTC) code. It indicates that your Lexus IS 300’s intake manifold runner control (IMRC) is stuck open. The IMRC system is a relatively new technology, which means three things: This code is typically only seen on newer vehicles. It will only get more popular as IMRC technology is … Read more
P2122 is a generic OBD-II code, meaning that it has the same definition for all makes and models of vehicles, including your Lexus IS 300. P2122 indicates that the voltage coming from your IS 300’s throttle position sensor “D” is below the normal operating range. The most common cause of this code is a bad … Read more
2104 is a relatively rare OBD-II trouble code. It indicates that your Lexus IS 300’s PCM has disabled the gas pedal, leaving the engine stuck at idle. It’s a generic code, so it has the same definition no matter what type of vehicle has the code. P2104 Definition: Throttle Actuator Control System – Forced Idle … Read more
P2101 is a general OBD2 trouble code. It has the same meaning for the Lexus IS 300 as it would any other vehicle. It is typically caused by wiring issues at the throttle actuator, or a bad throttle actuator itself. P2101 Definition: Throttle Actuator “A” Control Motor – Circuit Range/Performance Throttle Actuator “A” Control Motor … Read more
P2106 is a somewhat uncommon OBD-II code. It is not manufacturer-specific, so it has the same meaning for your Lexus IS 300 as it would any other vehicle. It is an indication that limp mode/failsafe mode has been activated. There is a myriad of problems that can cause P2106. The throttle actuator itself is rarely … Read more
Modern vehicles use knock sensors to detect engine detonation. This allows the PCM (powertrain control module) to run very aggressive spark timing. If you are concerned that your Lexus IS 300 has a bad knock sensor, we’ve listed them out below. A knock sensor works by listening to your engine and determining if your IS … Read more
No matter where you live if your Lexus IS 300’s AC compressor is not turning on, it can turn a pleasant commute into a nightmare (particularly if you have kids that are riding with you). The AC compressor pulley is always being turned by either the serpentine belt or a dedicated belt (it’s going to … Read more
U0101 is a generic powertrain code, which means it has the same definition for the Lexus IS 300 as it would any other vehicle. It means that your IS 300’s TCM (Transmission Control Module) can’t communicate with the rest of the vehicle, usually due to a bad wiring harness or an issue with the TCM … Read more
P219B is a generic OBD2 trouble code. This code indicates that your Lexus IS 300’s air/fuel ratio is out of balance (too rich or too lean) on the bank 2 side of the engine in question. Your IS 300 is equipped with oxygen sensors that measure the air-fuel ratio of your engine. It’s these sensors … Read more