Seeking Advice on 2010 Lexus LFA Engine Alert Lights and Potential Lateral Acceleration Sensor Issue

Hey there! I had a very similar issue on my 2008 Lexus IS F just a few years back. I'm no professional mechanic, only have some hands-on experience, but I'll share what I did. My ABS/DSC control unit turned out to be defective. I sprang for a professional workshop to handle it because I didn't want to potentially make things worse. The place I went to was solid, really helpful guys. They took their time to explain the problem and what they were doing to fix it - including the technical side and what it'd cost me. I ended up dishing out around 1000€ to have it fixed properly. Steep, yeah, but with peace of mind being priceless, it was money well spent. But hey, it's worth mentioning that every vehicle can have different quirks. Could you share more details about the general state of your vehicle? Miles on the clock, maintenance history, that sort of thing? It could help to give a more targeted answer. Cheers!

Thanks for sharing your experience! Always helpful to hear from who've dealt with a similar situation. Now, to answer your question, my '2010 Lexus LFA has clocked 148308 KM km. Can't even remember the last time I took it to a workshop for a checkup – I've always just topped up the oil and fuel. Maybe I've been a bit too relaxed about the upkeep, huh? But yeah, you got a point there. Maybe it's about time I planned a visit to the local workshop to get this all sorted out.

Hey, there's no shame in admitting that - we all learn as we go! With the kind of mileage you have on your LFA, it's normal to start seeing some surprise appearances on your dash. In my experience, the ABS/DSC system issue might be likely linked to an ageing sensor (like the lateral acceleration sensor you mentioned) or the control unit. Erratic behavior can start to kick in around your mileage for some vehicles. Here's what I'd do though: take it in for a diagnostic check. The guys at the workshop will be able to find the exact problem. As I mentioned before, it cost me a chunk of change to fix my IS F, but it might not be as expensive for you. Every case is different after all. One thing's for sure: it's better to deal with it sooner rather than later. You don't want the potential safety risks that can come with malfunctioning airbag and ABS systems. Stay safe on the road!

Hey, solid advice appreciate it! I've started looking for reliable workshops nearby; going to get that diagnostic check done as quickly as possible. The safety risks you pointed out got me thinking, it's better to get this stuff fixed sooner than regret later. Thanks again for the hands-on info, it was really beneficial. Take care and cheers!