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siegfriedmystic12
Lexus ES rough idle and stalling
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siegfriedmystic12 (Author)
Fuel pressure sensor, eh? Where exactly IS that thing hiding? Is it something I can check myself without needing, like, a PhD in engine stuff?
jessicaschmid34
It's usually located on the fuel rail. While you could visually inspect the cable and plug, testing the sensor requires specialized tools. Given the symptoms and mileage, and the chance of misdiagnosis, taking it to a workshop is probably the safest bet. They can pinpoint the problem and give you a proper diagnosis.
siegfriedmystic12 (Author)
Thanks a bunch! Turns out it WAS the fuel pressure sensor cable, just like you said. 95€ later and she's purring like a kitten again. You saved me a ton of guesswork!
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jessicaschmid34
Sounds like it could be a fuel delivery issue. The symptoms you describe are consistent with that. Have you checked the fuel pressure sensor? A defective cable or plug connection there could cause those problems. What mileage are you at? Fuel pump issues can become more common around 193064 km, though a sensor issue is more likely given the symptoms.