Having a problem with your car is basic, because sadly recent automobiles are more and more complex and consequently exposed to more and more possible breakdowns. Today we’re going to try to help you to resolve an injection problem on your Lexus RX . This is a problem that is especially bothersome because it can sooner or later bring your vehicle to non starting or damaged engine unit. To get this done, first we will see how injection functions, then, what are the different concerns that can exist on a Lexus RX injectors , and at last, how to resolve them.

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What is the purpose of the injection of a Lexus RX?

So we start our content by quickly detailing how an injection system functions so that you have all the information you need to discover the failures affiliated with it. < br>
The injection system of a Lexus RX handles the fuel intake into the engine unit , it replaces the old carburettors. It has the benefit to be far more precise and to come, under pressure, to release the fuel in the engine unit. The injection pump takes care of pressurizing the fuel and transferring it to the injectors, and the injectors will relieve the fuel in the form of micro-drops into the cylinders of your Lexus RX. The benefit of fuel injection is to have a much more precise dosage than a carburettor and to allow a better air/fuel mixture and consequently a better combustion.

What are the different injection complications on Lexus RX?

Now in this second part, we are going to discover the different injection complications and their manifestations that you may possibly come across on your Lexus RX .

Injection pump complications Lexus RX

To begin, we will see the injection pump complications on your Lexus RX, there are not many of them, they are generally frequent but we will outline them down below:

  • Electronic problem of the high pressure pump: If you have an electronic problem, the pressure in your injection system may be too high or too low which will cause a bad air/fuel mixture and consequently a bad combustion and thus alter the behavior of the engine unit of your Lexus RX.
  • Leakage from the injection pump of your Lexus RX: If you have a major leakage problem, the end result will be much the same as if you have a lack of pressure, you will not have enough pressure and consequently the combustion of your fuel will not be good

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Regarding the outcomes and manifestations of a fuel pump problem on a Lexus RX , you will most certainly experience, a lack of power, your engine unit grazing, dark smoke emissions…

Injectors complications Lexus RX

Now we move on to the injector problems on Lexus RX . Injectors represent the end of your injection system, here are the different complications you may possibly encounter:

  • Dirty Lexus RX injectors: This can happen due to poor fuel quality, they will let less fuel through or more if they are entirely clogged. So you will potentially have one or more cylinders that are not functioning effectively.
  • Leaky Lexus RX injector: It’s generally at the high pressure seals that an injector can leak, it can also, more rarely, be cracked or broken.
  • Injector Lexus RX HS: This is the circumstance when your injectors are entirely clogged or when you have an electronic problem, it will not let anything go.

Regarding the symptoms of injector complications on your Lexus RX it is about the same as for a faulty injection pump. You may possibly experience problems with starting, throttle response, power loss, and smoke emission.

How to solve an injection problem on a Lexus RX?

To end our content page on the injection complications on Lexus RX , we will try to give you the solutions that exist to resolve these complications.
If after a precise analysis it’s your injection pump that is the reason of your complications, it will sadly be very complicated to intervene on the trouble without replacing the part, this change generally goes with the replacement of the injectors, and sometimes the tank, it will take between 2000 and 3000 euros for the whole, try to get some diagnostics and estimates before starting any repair.
Regarding a problem with an injector there are various solutions depending on your concerns, here they are:

  • Dirty injector: You can clean the injectors of your Lexus RX, do not think twice to consult our content on this subject to get the procedure. If it doesn’t work, you will have to change them.
  • Leaky injector: The replace and the purchase of a joint kit will only cost you a few tens of euros, but you still need to have the ability to replace it, do not hesitate to consult our content on the injectors that leak on Lexus RX, to have all the solutions available to you.
  • Injector HS: Finally, last remedy, your injector is broken or doesn’t work anymore, in general, the replacement of an injector costs around 500 euros labor included.

If you need more guides on the Lexus RX, go to our Lexus RX category.