Electrical Throttle Malfunction Indicator

[Sankar]

Hello All,

I have very strange with my Lexus IS300. Couple days ago when started ignition the Electrical Throttle malfunction indicator was on in the dash board, I was bit concerned, so I have checked the manual, as usual it says contact LEXUS dealer. (Could not get through any LEXUS dealer in emergencies - no surprise!), took the car to local garage, switched off the engine and explain the situation to the mechanic, he started the car, Magic no Electrical Throttle malfunction indicator. It made me think I am a absolute idiot. Nevertheless, since then the indicators behave very badly. When you reverse the car, the reverse indicator never goes off, the VSC, ABS, TRC OFF indicators are constantly on until I switch off the engine. Does any one help me into right direction?

Thanks in advance.

- Sankar

[D8driver]

Have you tried to reset the Ecu (unplug the battery). Won't hurt so it might be worth a try.

Hello All,

I have very strange with my Lexus IS300. Couple days ago when started ignition the Electrical Throttle malfunction indicator was on in the dash board, I was bit concerned, so I have checked the manual, as usual it says contact LEXUS dealer. (Could not get through any LEXUS dealer in emergencies - no surprise!), took the car to local garage, switched off the engine and explain the situation to the mechanic, he started the car, Magic no Electrical Throttle malfunction indicator. It made me think I am a absolute idiot. Nevertheless, since then the indicators behave very badly. When you reverse the car, the reverse indicator never goes off, the VSC, ABS, TRC OFF indicators are constantly on until I switch off the engine. Does any one help me into right direction?

Thanks in advance.

- Sankar

[Rob]

before resetting the ECU it might be wise to have the fault code read so u have an idea of what has caused the fault in the fist place - any garage can do this