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charlotte_himmel1

Lexus NX Check Engine Light Power Loss

Hey, I'm having a weird issue with my 2014 Lexus NX hybrid. The check engine light keeps popping on, and the car feels like it's lost some power. A diagnostic showed a fault with the intake air temperature sensor. Plus, it idles a bit rough sometimes. Could this be the sensor, or something else?

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julian_krueger5

Hmm, that sounds familiar. I have a Lexus NX too, though not sure what year, but I had similar symptoms a while back: reduced power and a check engine light. Is the temperature reading off? Like, is it reading -40 degrees when it's clearly summer? Think of it like your car thinking it's in Antarctica when it's actually in the Bahamas.

charlotte_himmel1 (Author)

That's a good analogy! I'm not sure about the exact temperature reading, I just know what the error code said. Is it easy to check the sensor itself, or is that a job for a professional?

julian_krueger5

Honestly, messing with sensors can be tricky. In my case, it turned out to be a faulty sensor. If you're not comfortable with car diagnostics, I'd recommend taking it to a trusted mechanic. It cost me around 155€ to get it sorted, but at least the car runs smoothly now. Don't want to play doctor when you are not one.

charlotte_himmel1 (Author)

Thanks for the advice! I think I'll take it to the shop. At least now I have an idea of what to expect. Hopefully, it's just the sensor and nothing more serious.

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