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2007 LEXUS GS 300

3.0L V6RWDAUTOMATICgas
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P0176low severityPowertrain

Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit

on 2007 Lexus GS 300 3.0L V6 · RWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the fuel composition sensor circuit, used in flex-fuel vehicles to detect ethanol content.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Poor driveability on E85
  • Incorrect fueling for fuel type

Common causes

  • Faulty fuel composition sensor
  • Wiring damage
  • Sensor contamination

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test sensor output
  2. Inspect wiring
  3. Check for contamination

Repair notes

Replace fuel composition sensor.

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