1991 LEXUS SC400 Service Repair Manual

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
DESCRIPTION
The ECU is programmed with data for optimum ignition timing under any and a\
ll operating conditions. Using
data provided by sensors which monitor various engine functions (rpm, i\
ntake

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
PRECAUTIONS
1.  Do not leave the ignition switch on for more than 10minutes if the engine will not start.
2.  With a tachometer connected to the system, connect the tester probe of the tachometer to

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
SYSTEM CIRCUIT
OPERATION
To maintain the most appropriate ignition timing, the ECU sends a control \
signal so that the igniter sends
current to the ignition coil and the spark plugs produce a spark.

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
PREPARATION
SST (SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS)
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
EQUIPMENT
Part NameNote
Engine tune±up testerIgnition timing
Megger (Insulation resistance meter)Spark plug
Spark plug cleaner
Torque wrench

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
ON±VEHICLE INSPECTION
SPARK TEST
CHECK THAT SPARK OCCURS(a)  Remove the No.3 timing belt covers.(See steps 2 to 8 on pages  IG±11 to 13)
(b)  Disconnect  the high±tension cords (from the ignition

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
INSPECTION OF HIGH±TENSION CORDS
1.  REMOVE HIGH±TENSION CORDS(See steps 1 to 9 on pages  IG±11 to 14)
2.  INSPECT HIGH±TENSION CORD RESISTANCE
Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance.
Maximum

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
4.  VISUALLY INSPECT SPARK PLUGSCheck the spark plug for thread damage and insulator dam-
age.
If abnormal, replace the spark plug.
Recommended spark plug:   ND PK20R11
NGK BKR6EP11
5.  INSPECT ELECT

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
INSPECTION OF IGNITION COIL
1. (RH IGNITION COIL)REMOVE IGNITION COIL (See page  IG±21)
2.  (LH IGNITION COIL)
DISCONNECT IGNITION COIL CONNECTOR AND HIGH±
TENSION CORD FROM IGNITION COIL
3.  INSPE