1998 Lexus GS300 Electronic stability control Problems

“I was going to go to work, an when I started to push on the thotthle/ gas pedal . Nothing engaged an then all of sudden it worked like it was back to running normal for like 10 seconds then lost almost all the power an you can push the padel to the floor almost befor it will even engage. It's my everyday driving car it not safe to be driving, when it's malfunctioning in the ecu, vsc , cruise control quit because of what happened. There a recall on the vsc for the Lexus gs 300 for having malfunction problems. …”

“- the contact called stating that she had a crash on 07/09/06 in her 1998 Lexus GS300. The contact stated that she lost control of he vehicle while driving at about 55 MPH. The contact stated that while trying to move into the right lane the vehicle starting going back and forth across the road and the power steering failed. The contact stated that this was on a clear night and, that when she applied the brakes the vehicle was more difficult to steer. The vehicle also seemed to accelerate. There was a police report made that states she lost control of vehicle. …”

“Purchased a 98 GS300 six months ago and my vsc, ABS, brake light and check engine warning gauges came up and will not go away. Did some research and found out the brake master cylinder, throttle position sensor and throttle position actuator were the problems. With these few items gone bad my car produces little to no power during acceleration. The car barely gets up to 45 MPH with acceleration pedal all the way down to the floor. With the vsc gone bad there is an alarm that stretches to uncomfortable hearing levels that' hurts like the devil. …”

“The contact owns a 1998 Lexus GS300. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact noticed the check engine and the vsc warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle would not accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics. The mechanic stated the throttle position sensor would have to be replaced. After the repair the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic. The mechanic replaced the front and rear throttle position sensor. …”