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dirkmeier3

Lexus IS NOx Sensor Error

I'm having an issue with my 2007 Lexus IS, gasoline engine, which has 78211 km. The check engine light came on, and the scan showed a NOx sensor error. I also hear a slight exhaust leak. I've read it could be a bad cable or plug to the sensor. Anyone else seen this?

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michael_koenig7

I had a similar NOx sensor issue with my IS. Did you check the connector and wiring for damage or corrosion? Sometimes cleaning and reseating fixes it.

dirkmeier3 (Author)

Thanks, I checked the connector and wiring, but didn't see anything obvious. Is there a spot on the connection that usually fails? Did you have the exhaust leak too, and did fixing the sensor stop it?

michael_koenig7

The exhaust leak might be separate, but check it out. If the NOx sensor light is still on after checking the connections, take it to a shop for a diagnosis. That's what I did, and it was the sensor.

dirkmeier3 (Author)

Thanks for the advice. I'll book a shop appointment for a full check and to look at the exhaust leak. Your experience helped a lot. It was the NOx sensor and the repair was 95€.

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