Lexus CHECK PCS SYSTEM error message is a global problem

UPDATE: NO LONGER TRACKING THESE INCIDENTS OR PROVIDING ASSISTANCE. Over the last several years I've had several emails from people around the world interested in how to properly diagnose their "Check PCS" problem. Most people have indicated that they had to replace the ECU, others seemed to have an intermittent problem with the power feed (alternator) or condition of the plexiglass cover. Regardless, this issue has been reported by owners all Lexus vehicles with the Denso Pre-Collision System offered in several models including: Lexus LS430, Lexus IS250, and others. If equipped with PCS, anticipate a problem at some point.

Check out the map of incidents reported to me by people around the world with similar problems.

Location of Lexus owners experiencing problems with the Pre Collision System found on Lexus cars including the LS430 and IS250.

Note: I'm no longer plotting these incidents. (as of Aug 2022)

Mazda Miata Racing

This spring, my father and I, took a 2.5 day autocross class that introduced us to performance driving skills and techniques. This included skidpad, slalom, "hands course", kidney bean course, and emergency steering/land change. After learning these basic skills, we took our knowledge to a course. This autocross course had many turns, slalom sections, and rarely exceeded 50 mph. It was very technical in nature and forced you to find the best lines. This is probably only the start for future racing.

Lexus LS430 Window Sticker

For those of you out there that wanted to see what the original window sticker looked like for the 2005 Lexus LS430 with the Ultra Luxury package, here it is. This window sticker also shows the additional option of Precollision System (PCS). This package added $13,570 to the cost of the base LS430.

Note: If you have a better scan of your window sticker, let me know. I'd be happy to post here. Also, if you have a window sticker of another model LS430, i'd like to post those here too.

Photo Shoot

After spending some time reading about taking great photos of your car, i found a great location in Decatur, Alabama to try out some techniques. Here is one photo that i took, and did some post processing on to make it look more professional.

For more tips visit this great resource. http://www.carphototutorials.com/