1991 LEXUS SC400 Service Repair Manual

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(b) Connect  the tester probe of a timing light to the high ±tension
cord for No.6 cylinder.
(c)  Using a timing light, check the ignition timing.
Ignition  timing: 8 ± 12 5 BTDC @ idle
(Transmissi

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
EG115±06
IDLE SPEED INSPECTION
1. INITIAL CONDITIONS
(a)  Engine at normal operating temperature
(b)  Air cleaner installed
(c)  All pipes and hoses of air induction system connected
(d)  All access

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
IDLE AND/OR 2,500 RPM CO/HC
CHECK
EG116±05
HINT: This check is used only to determine whether or not the
idle CO/HC complies with regulations.
1. INITIAL CONDITIONS
(a)  Engine at normal operating t

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
Troubleshooting
If the CO/HC concentration does not comply with regulations,
perform troubleshooting in the order given below.
(a)  Check main heated oxygen sensor operation.
(See MFI System on page

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COMPRESSION CHECK
EG21U±02
HINT: If there is lack of power, excessive oil consumption or
poor fuel economy, measure the compression pressure.
1.  WARM UP AND STOP ENGINE Allow the engine to warm up

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
5.  REMOVE RH ENGINE WIRE COVERRemove the bolt and engine wire cover.
6.  REMOVE LH ENGINE WIRE COVER Remove the 2 bolts and engine wire cover.
7.  REMOVE VSV FOR EVAP SYSTEM Remove the 2 bolts, and

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10.  DISCONNECT COLD START INJECTOR CONNECTOR
11.  DISCONNECT RH CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORCONNECTOR
(a)  Disconnect the connector from the ignition coil bracket.
(b)  Disconnect the camshaft position

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15.  CHECK CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE
(a)  Reconnect the battery negative (±) cable.
(b)  Insert a compression gauge into the spark plug hole.
(c)  Fully open the throttle.
(d)  Wh ile cra n kin