P1229

[robriz]

My car went into limp mode a couple times. When I took it in it had a p1229 code saying fuel pump system. The mechanic said that the fuel pump when he drove it felt like it was working okay and advised to take it to a specialist. Any ideas where any specialist is around Chester that isnt the dealership in Cheshire Oaks who would charge a lot? Or what the issue may be?

[ColinBarber]

Likely causes are the pump (most likely), wiring or engine ECU (unlikely):

[Mr Vlad]

Hi Rob. If your mechanic says the pump seems to work OK then he's probably not a very good trustworthy mechanic. That dealer at Cheshie Oaks seems a good one. I suggest you book your car in for a 'proper' diagnosis and a quote for work needed to be done. 

You might aswell use a dealer as you'll get a proper job done with a proper years guarantee. 

Have you considered getting a copy of techstream? Look in this section for VCS problems and within you'll find which copy of techstream to get. Techstream will give you a proper scan as its what toyota/ lexus use. You can clear the code and see how the car drives. If it goes into limp mode again then techstream will tell you exactly what's wrong.