another CEL question

[cayeb]

I just got my first 1997 LX 450 last Monday & after a week of using it CEL came on. I called the small dealership & told me that it just need to be reset & ask me to come to the shop. I have a suspicion that it was already reset prior & sold it to me. The truck 130K I paid 13k canadian. Interior is clean but missing 3 head rest (now i'm looking for used one). Dealer claimed everything is working. I't my first LX450 & don't really know all the functions & buttons, I failed to try those 2 buttons close to the 4 wheel shifter "PWR" & "2nd". I tried today pressing the "PWR" but no lights come on to the dash similar to the other button. Frustrating. SO I need help on that, aside from the CEL. I didn't go to the shop my friend has OBD II & he scan & reset the computer. Code reads PO136 & it's the o2 sensor (s2). Where is this located? is the close to the cat or the muffler. Also I have a 20% off from one of the Toyota dealership does anyone knows what TOyota truck o2 sensor fit LX450 aside from 97 LC(note we don't have newer LC here in canada only Lexus). I heard 2000 4 runner will fit any ideas. For the other buttons how do I test them if there functional. I think I got rob by the small dealership where I purchased the truck after a week all this problem is coming out.

 

[CJF]

You need to slow down and take it easy.

You should be happy; you got a Land Cruiser! I don't see anything in your post indicating serious problems. READ THE OWNER"S MANUAL for information on things like the "PWR" and "2nd" button functions; it's all in there. (I'll bet they're fine.)

O2 sensors wear out, same as, say, spark plugs. You'll get better performance if you replace it. Are you going to do it yourself? If so, buy your genuine Toyota parts at a deep discount here:

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showpost.php?p=173756&postcount=1

And get at least a Haynes manual ASAP to show you the locations of stuff. Most of us actually have the Factory Repair Manual; get one here:

Toyota Publications 1-800-622-2033

Oh, and get those headrests ASAP too: that's a safety issue in an accident.

Cheers,

Curtis

 

[cayeb]

Curtis,

I've read the owners manual & I tried the PWR & 2nd buttons but no lights comes on the dash. So how can I test this now? As for the 02 sensor I will try do it my self. Thanks for the info where to get O2 sensors. Any idea where to get a used head rest?

 

[Kenso]

The indicator bulb in the gauge cluster for the "PWR" button is probably just burned out, mine was. You should notice a difference in the shifting of the trans. with the power button depressed (later/higher rpm shifts at part throttle, quicker to downshift). It's not a big deal to pull the cluster and replace the bulb if it bothers you.

 

[CJF]

Ditto "Kenso" on the PWR button. Doesn't the manual explain that it changes the shift points? Or does it just say something dumb like,
"For more power, press the PWR button."

"2nd" button is for starting in 2nd, correct? (My 91 doesn't have this.) Well, see if that's what it does.

Cheers,

Curtis

 

[CJF]

Any idea where to get a used head rest?

Sorry; missed that. ^

I've had very little need for used parts, but that sounds to me like something folks here would go to cruiserparts.net for. Before you do though, you might as well check with CruiserDan (the link I gave you earlier) about new ones; might be reasonable, might not, but might as well check.

Curtis

 

[bkgiii]

Any idea where to get a used head rest?

If your interior is Oak, PM me your address...I'll send you one of my extras.

 

[cayeb]

bkgiii,

Thanks for the offer unfortunately my interior is tan. I'll keep on looking.



Kenso,

I'll try to replace the bulb & see what will happen.


CJF,

Thanks again for your help.