ludwigsturm56
ES uneven engine running
Summary of the thread
The 2019 Lexus ES hybrid was experiencing uneven engine running, with the check engine light on and noticeable jerking during acceleration. Possible causes considered included a faulty ignition coil, fuel injectors, crankshaft sensor, oxygen sensor, or timing belt issues. A suggestion to check for an exhaust leak led to the discovery of a small crack in the exhaust manifold, confirmed by a smoke test. Repairing the exhaust manifold resolved the issue, and the car is now running smoothly.
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ludwigsturm56 (community.author)
Thank you for your response! An exhaust leak, you say? Could you provide more detail on how the exhaust leak manifested itself? Was it easily detectable, or did it require specialized equipment to locate? I'm keen to understand how you pinpointed the exhaust system as the source of the problem. Also, did the error code point you to the exhaust system?
liam_keller1
The leak wasn't immediately obvious, but I noticed a slight hissing sound near the manifold when the engine was cold. The error code was fairly generic, not explicitly pointing to the exhaust. Given the symptoms, I took it to my local workshop for a smoke test, which confirmed the leak. I suggest you do the same.
ludwigsturm56 (community.author)
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and recommending the smoke test! It turned out you were right. I took my ES to the shop, and they found a small crack in the exhaust manifold. The repair cost 265€, and the car is now running smoothly again. I deeply appreciate your help!
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liam_keller1
I also own an ES, and your symptoms sound eerily familiar to a problem I encountered some time ago. Have you checked for any potential leaks in the exhaust system? That was the culprit in my case. The uneven running and jerking were quite prominent, and the check engine light was also active.