1991 LEXUS SC400 EFI

40. RECONNECT NEGATIVE TERMINAL CABLE TOBATTERY
41. REFILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT
42. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS
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IGNITION TIMING INSPECTION
1. REMOVE UPPER HIGH±TENSION CORD COVER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts.
(b) Disconnect the front side claw groove of the upper cord cover
from the claw of lower cord cover, and remove the upper cord
cover.
2. WARM UP ENGINE Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating tempera-
ture.
3. CONNECT TACHOMETER AND TIMING LIGHT TO ENGINE
Connect the tester probe of a tachometer to terminal IG
of
the DLC1.
HINT: Set the tachometer to the 4±cylinder range.
NOTICE:
w Never allow the tachometer terminal to touch ground as
it could result in damage to the igniter and/or ignition
coil.
w As some tachometers are not compatible with this
ignition system, we recommend that you confirm the
compatibility of your unit before use.
4. INSPECT IGNITION TIMING
(a) Using SST, connect terminals TE1 and E1 of the DLC 1.
SST 09843±18020
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31. INSTALL THROTTLE BODY COVERInstall the throttle body cover and hose clamp with the two
bolts and cap nut.
32. INSTALL DRIVE BELT Install the drive belt by turning the drive belt tensioner coun-
terclockwise.
HINT: The pulley bolt for the belt tensioner has a left±hand
thread.
33. INSTALL BATTERY
34. FILL WITH ENGINE COOLANT (See page CO±7)
35. FILL COOLING FAN RESERVOIR TANK WITH FLUID (See page CO±23)
36. FILL WITH ENGINE OIL (See page LU±7)
Capacity:
Drain and refill
w/Oil filter change4.8 liters (5.1 US qts, 4.2 lmp. qts)
w/o Oil filter change 4.5 liters (4.8 US qts, 4.0 lmp. qts)
Dry fill 6.0 liters (6.3 US qts, 5.3 lmp. qts)
37. START ENGINE AND CHECK FOR LEAKS
38. CHECK AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL
39. CHECK IGNITION TIMING (See page IG±28)
Ignition timing:
8±125 BTDC @ idle
(w/ Terminals TE1 and E1 connected)
40. INSTALL ENGINE UNDER COVER
41. INSTALL HOOD
42. PERFORM ROAD TEST Check for abnormal noise, shock, slippage, correct shift
points and smooth operation.
32. RECHECK ENGINE COOLANT AND ENGINE OIL LEVELS
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ENGINE TUNE±UP
INSPECTION OF ENGINE COOLANT
1. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL AT RESERVOIRTANK
The engine coolant level should be between the LOW and
FULL lines.
If low, check for leaks and add engine coolant up to the FULL
line.
2. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT QUALITY There should not be any excessive deposits of rust or scales
around the radiator cap or reservoir tank filler hole, and the
engine coolant should be free from oil.
If excessively dirty, clean the engine coolant passages and
flush the cooling system.
INSPECTION OF ENGINE OIL
1. INSPECT ENGINE OIL QUALITYCheck the oil for deterioration, presence of water, discoloring
or thinning.
If the quality is poor, replace the oil.
Oil grade: API grade SG, Energy±Conserving II multi- grade. Recommended viscosity is as shown,
with SAE 5W±30 being the preferred engine
oil.
Drain and refill oil capacity:
w/ Oil filter change
4.8 liter (5.1 US qts, 4.2 lmp. qts)
w/o Oil filter change 4.5 liter (4.8 US qts, 4.0 lmp. qts)
2. INSPECT ENGINE OIL LEVELThe oil level should be between the ºLº and ºFº marks on the
dipstick.
If low, check for leakage and add oil up to ºFº mark.
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INSPECTION OF BATTERY
1. INSPECT BATTERY SPECIFIC GRAVITY ANDELECTROLYTE LEVEL
(a) Check the specific gravity of each cell.
Standard specific gravity:
1.250±1.270 when fully charged at 20 5C (68 5F)
If not within specification, charge the battery.
(b) Check the electrolyte level of each cell.
If insufficient, refill with distilled (or purified) water.
2. CHECK BATTERY TERMINALS Check the battery terminals for looseness or corrosion.
INSPECTION AND CLEANING OF AIR
FILTER
1. REMOVE AIR FILTER(a) Open the air cleaner cap.
(b) Remove the air filter.
2. INSPECT AIR FILTER (a) Visually check that the air filter is not excessivelydamaged or oily.
(b) Clean the air filter with compressed air. First blow from the inside thoroughly, then blow off the outside of the air
filter.
3. REINSTALL AIR FILTER
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ENGINE TUNE±UP
INSPECTION OF ENGINE COOLANT
1. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL AT RESERVOIRTANK
The coolant level should be above the ºCOLD LEVELº at
normal temperature (20 5C (68 5F)).
If low, check for leaks and add coolant up to the ºCOLD
LEVELº.
2. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT QUALITY There should be any excessive deposits of rust or scales
around the radiator cap or reservoir tank filler hole, and the
coolant should be free from oil.
If excessively dirty, clean the coolant passages and replace
the coolant.
INSPECTION OF ENGINE OIL
1. INSPECT ENGINE OIL QUALITYCheck the oil for deterioration, entry of water, discoloring or
thinning.
If the quality is poor, replace the oil.
Oil grade: API grade SG, Energy±Conserving II multigrade.
Recommended viscosity is as shown, with SAE
5W±30 being the preferred engine oil.
Drain and refill oil capacity: w/ oil filter change4.8 liter (5.1 US qts, 4.2 lmp. qts)
w/o oil filter change 4.5 liter (4.8 US qts, 4.0 lmp. qts)
2. INSPECT ENGINE OIL LEVEL The oil level should be between the ºLº and ºFº marks on the
dipstick.
If low, check for leakage and add oil up to ºFº mark.
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INSPECTION OF BATTERY
1. INSPECT BATTERY SPECIFIC GRAVITY ANDELECTROLYTE LEVEL
(a) Check the specific gravity of each cell.
Standard specific gravity:
1.27±1.29 when fully charged at 20 5C(68 5F)
If not within specification, charge the battery.
(b) Check the electrolyte quantity of each cell.
If insufficient, refill with distilled (or purified) water.
2. CHECK BATTERY TERMINALS Check that the battery terminals are not loose or corroded.
INSPECTION AND CLEANING OF AIR
FILTER
1. REMOVE AIR FILTER(a) Open the air cleaner cap.
(b) Remove the air filter.
2. INSPECT AIR FILTER (a) Visually check that the air filter is not excessivelydamaged or oily.
(b) Clean the air filter with compressed air.
First blow from the inside thoroughly, then blow off the out-
side of the air filter.
3. REINSTALL AIR FILTER
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Troubleshooting
If the CO/HC readings do not comply with regulations, pre-
form troubleshooting in the order given below.
(a) Check oxygen sensor operation.(See page FI±73)
(b) See the table below for possible cause, and then inspect
and correct the applicable causes if necessary.
 CO HC Symptoms Cause
 Normal High Rough idle 1. Faulty ignition:
     Incorrect timing
     Fouled, shorted or improperly gapped plugs
 Open or crossed high±tension cords     Cracked distributor cap    2. Incorrect valve clearance    3. Leaky EGR valve    4. Leaky intake and exhaust valves
    5. Leaky cylinder
 Low High Rough idle 1. Vacuum leak:
   (Fluctuating HC reading)  PCV hose
     EGR valve
     Intake manifold
     Air intake chamber
 Throttle body     ISC valve     Brake booster line    2 Lean mixture causing misfire High High Rough idle 1. Clogged air filter
   (Black smoke from exhaust) 2. Faulty EFI system
     Faulty pressure regulator
     Clogged fuel return line
     Defective engine coolant temp. sensor
     Defective intake air temp. sensor
     Faulty ECU
 Fault injectors     Faulty throttle position sensor     Faulty volume air flow meter
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IDLE AND/OR 2,500 RPM HC/CO
CONCENTRATION CHECK METHOD
HINT: This check is used only to determine whether or not the
idle HC/CO complies with regulations.
1. INTIAL CONDITIONS (a) Engine at normal operating temperature.
(b) Air cleaner installed.
(c) All pipes and hoses of air induction system connected.
(d) All accessories switched OFF.
(e) All vacuum lines properly connected.
HINT: All vacuum hoses for EGR systems, etc. should be
properly connected.
(f) EFI system wiring connectors fully plugged.
(g) Transmission in neutral range.
(h) Tachometer and HC/CO meter calibrated at hand.
2. START ENGINE
3. RACE ENGINE AT 2,500 PRM FOR APPROX. 120 SECONDS
4. INSERT HC/CO METER TESTING PROBE INTO TAILPIPE AT LEAST 40 cm (1.3 ft)
5. CHECK HC/CO CONCENTRATION AT IDLE AND/OR 2,500 PRM
Complete the measuring within three times.
HINT: When performing the 2 mode (2,500 rpm and idle) test,
follow the measurement order prescribed by the regulations.
If the HC/CO concentration at 2,500 rpm does not comply
with regulations, try the following procedure.
Race the engine again at 2,500 rpm for approx. 1 minute and
quickly repeat steps 4 and 5 above.
This may correct the problem.
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