1991 LEXUS SC400 Service Repair Manual

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
SYMPTOM SIMULATION
ªIntermittent  troubles or problemsº are the malfunctions about which the customer \
has a complaint, but which
do not occur and can not be confirmed in the workshop. The intermi

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2HEAT METHOD: When the problem seems to occur when the suspect area is heate\
d.
Heat the component that is likely the cause of the mal-
function  with a hair dryer or similar object. Check to see
if

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MATRIX CHART
If a malfunction code is displayed during the diagnostic trouble code chec\
k, check the circuit listed for that
code in the table below (Proceed to the page give

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
WIRING DIAGRAM
CIRCUIT INSPECTION
DTC(Normal)Source Voltage Drop
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The supplemental restraint system is equipped with a voltage ± increase \
circuit (DC±DC converter) in the cente

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YESNO
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1Preparation.
P1. Turn ignition switch LOCK.
2. Disconnect  battery negative (±) terminal cable, andwait at least 90 seconds.
3. Connect battery negative (±) terminal cab

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DTC11Short in Squib Circuit or Front Airbag Sen-
sor Circuit (to Ground)
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The squib circuit consists of the center airbag sensor assembly, spiral cable and the steering wheel pad (

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LEXUS SC400 1991  Service Repair Manual 
DIAGNOSTIC CHART
DIAGNOSTIC
 CHART
(See page RS±49).
(See page  RS±48).
±
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTINGRS±71 
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WIRING DIAGRAM
DIAGNOSTIC CHART (Contd)DIAGNOSTIC CHART (Contd)
(See page RS±49).
RS±72±
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING 
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