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Diagnosis & Repair

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus RX 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Retrieve trouble codes. See RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. If other codes are displayed, diagnose and repair those codes first and retest system. If only DTC P0116 or P0125 are displayed, check cooling system thermostat. Replace thermostat as necessary and retest system. If thermostat is okay, replace ECT sensor and retest system.