Minor VX issues?

[LittleBeast]

I just took the check engine light and the ABS light bulbs out. I have been running strong for 140,000 miles no problems with brakes or engine ;-) seriously I just took the bulbs out.....

[tom4bren]

My $.02

Pull the ABS light = Yes. Our ABS is less than optimal and many owners prefer it to be disabled anyway. Plus, you are going to find that to be a fairly expensive fix.

Pull the Check Engine light (CEL) = No. Even if you are chasing gremlins that make it come on, eventually it's going to signal when you need to maintain something urgently.

Clean the O2 sensors = No. O2 sensors are notorious for going bad (not just the VX - all cars). They either work or they don't. For the sensor to operate, there is a heater element in them which is usually what goes bad and cleaning them won't fix that.

FPR hose: replace that before you go any further. It's an obvious problem and could be causing some of your symptoms. It's a cheap easy fix. Just remove it and take it to your local parts store & they should be able to get you what you need.