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My same problem:
I have exactly the same problems with my Lexus but this is a early 97 one. the bad idling is not noticed by the EQ I think as there is no engine light burning. I have read on a forum that someone changed the engine mounts and drive shaft trannys to get rid of the vibrations at higher speeds. Is your one vibrating when pulling or braking on the engine at high speeds? In my case it is only vibrating when I am cruising at a constant speed. I checked mine but could nog see anything particularry there. Still I ll try to change them as they cost only $24 on eBay. Try the O2 sensor tutorial on www.lexls.com . And please let me know when you solved the problem as I have the same problems.
Good luck searching!
Milko
The sensor in the exhaust manifold is the oxygen sensor. It measures the amount of oxygen left in the exhaust after combustion. The computer then takes that information and "decides" if the car is running rich or lean. It then adjusts the fuel injectors to keep the emissions at a minimal level.
Measures the amount of oxygen in the exhaust
The upstream oxygen sensor is mounted in the exhaust manifold The downstream oxygen sensor is mountedin the exhaust pipe after catalytic converter
The upstream oxygen sensor is mounted in the exhaust manifold The downstream oxygen sensor is mounted in the exhaust pipe after the catalytic converter
The oxygen sensor is located on the exhaust manifold and is the only item on the exhaust with wires going to it.
Could be a diesel? If not then replace your oxygen sensor on your exhaust. A bad oxygen sensor causes the exhaust smoke to be dark in color.
exhaust manifold
heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor
In the exhaust manifolds & in the exhaust itself
Exhaust
The oxygen sensor is screwed into the exhaust, behind the engine.
Usually its caused by your oxygen sensor also known as O/2 sensor. Or a missfire caused by water in fuel or dirty injectors. You can turn the light out by disconecting your battery for 10 minutes or longer but not less,this will reset the computer and the light will stay off unless the sensor is bad or you have another missfire.The sensor is located in the exhaust pipe.