We were on our way to a NYE party and noticed immediately something was wrong upon starting the car. So today I wanted to move the truck from where the CC theft occurred, and the CEL was on (as expected), but so were the VSC and TRAC/VSC OFF lights. And when I moved the truck to a different parking spot, it seemed sluggish driving. I was anticipating maybe $500 to replace the CC, but I'm wondering if these clowns might have caused some additional & expensive damage. Any thoughts / ideas welcome. I almost forgot, it's a 2006 Lexus LX 470, about 170k on the clock
Catalytic converter stolen, various lights on (CEL, VSC, TRAC/VSC OFF). Is there a chance of significant collateral damage?
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Trunk Monkey
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Been a couple recent threads lately on cat thefts, you can search for those if you want. Unlikely there's additional damage, those other lights illuminate with the CEL regardless.
I haven't had to deal with a CEL on my LX yet but I have plenty of experience dealing with it on a 2005 4runner. Whenever the CEL came due to the secondary air pump failure all of the other lights would come on and the vehicle would go into limp mode. That is likely what is causing the sluggishness you were feeling. I imagine it will drive normal once the CC is replaced and the codes are cleared.
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Thanks for the reply. I saw a lot of the CC threads, but didn't see anything about the extra lights. I guess I'll be adding a skid plate, too.
2001LC
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Most any CEL (DTC) we get VSC, TRAC/VSC OFF. Replace CAT's and repair any damage to wires for O2's, clear codes and all be be back to as was.
