1991 LEXUS SC400 EFI

ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS
MANUAL
ABS Anti±Lock Brake System J/B Junction Block
A/C Air Conditioner LED Light Emitting Diode
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor LH Left±Hand
APPROX. Approximation LHD Left±Hand Drive
A/T, ATM Automatic Transmission LLC Long Life Coolant (Year Around Coolant)
ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid Max. Maximum
BTDC Before Top Dead Center Min. Minimum
BVSV Bimetal Vacuum Switching Valve MP Multipurpose
CALIF. Vehicles Sold in California N Neutral
CB Circuit Breaker OD, O/D Overdrive
DOHC Double Over Head Cam O/S Oversize
DP Dash Pot P & BV Proportioning and Bypass Valve
ECT Electronic Controlled Transmission PCV Positive Crankcase Ventilation
ECU Electronic Controlled Unit PS Power Steering
EFI Electronic Fuel Injection RH Right±Hand
EGR Exhaust Gas Recirculation RL Rear Left
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor RR Rear Right
EPR Evaporator Pressure Regulator RR, Rr Rear
ESA Electronic Spark Advance SRS Supplemental Restraint System
EVAP Evaporative (Emission Control) SSM Special Service Materials
EX Exhaust (manifold, valve) SST Special Service Tools
Ex. Except STD Standard
FIPG Formed in Place Gasket SW Switch
FL Front Left TDC Top Dead Center
FL Fusible Link TDCL Total Diagnostic Communication Link
FPU Fuel Pressure Up Temp. Temperature
FR Front Right TRAC Traction Control System
FR, Fr Front TWC Three±Way Catalyst
HAC High Altitude Compensation VSV Vacuum Switching Valve
IG Ignition VTV Vacuum Transmitting Valve
IN Intake (manifold, valve) w/ With
INT Intermittent w/o Without
ISC Idle Speed Control
IN±34±
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CONFIRM FUNCTIONING OF SST
When deploying the airbag, always use the specified SST:
SRS AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL.
SST 09082±00700
1. CONNECT SST TO BATTERY Connect the red clip of the SST to the battery positive (+) ter-
minal and the black clip to the battery negative (±) terminal.
HINT: Do not connect the yellow connector which connects
with the airbag system.
2. CONFIRM FUNCTIONING OF SST Press the SST activation switch, and confirm the LED of the
SST activation switch lights up.
CAUTION: If the LED lights up when the activation switch
is not being pressed, SST malfunction is probable, so
definitely do not use the SST.
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SRS AIRBAG Disposal of Steering Wheel Pad (with Aribag)AB±97
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4. Read the diagnostic trouble code indicated by thenumber of times the O/D OFF indicator light blinks.
HINT: If the system is operating normally, the light will blink
2 times per second.
The malfunction code is indicated as shown in the illustration
at left (Diagnostic trouble code ª42º is shown as an example).
HINT: When 2 or more trouble codes are stored in memory,
the lower±numbered code is displayed first.
If no diagnostic trouble code is output, or if a diagnostic
trouble code is output even though no diagnostic trouble
code output operation is performed, check the TE1 terminal
circuit on page AT±118.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHECK
BY USING LEXUS HAND±HELD TESTER
AT0RD±01
1. Hook up the LEXUS hand±held tester to the DLC2.
2. Read the diagnostic trouble codes by following theprompts on the tester screen.
Please refer to the LEXUS hand±held tester operator's
manual for further details.
CANCELING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE
CODE
AT09T±07
After repair of the trouble area, the diagnostic trouble code
retained in the ECM memory must be canceled out by remov-
ing the EFI fuse for 10 seconds or more, with the ignition
switch off.
Check that the normal code is output after connecting the
fuse.
AT±38
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AT00S±01
PRELIMINARY CHECK
1. CHECK FLUID LEVELHINT:
wDrive the vehicle so that the engine and transmission
are at normal operating temperature.
Fluid temp.: 70±80 5C (158±176 5F)
w Only use the COOL range on the dipstick as a rough
reference when the fluid is replaced or the engine does
not run.
(a) Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
(b) With the engine idling and the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever into all positions from P to L position and return
to P position.
(c) Pull out the transmission dipstick and wipe it clean.
(d) Push it back fully into the tube.
(e) Pull it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT range. If the level is at the low side, add fluid.
Fluid type:
ATF TYPE T±II or Equivalent
NOTICE: Do not overfill.
2. CHECK FLUID CONDITION If the fluid smells burnt or is black, replace it.
3. REPLACE TRANSMISSION FLUID
(a) Remove the drain plug and drain the fluid.
(b) Reinstall the drain plug securely.
(c) With the engine OFF, add new fluid through the oil filler tube.
Fluid type:
ATF TYPE T±II or Equivalent
Capacity:
Total: 8.2 liters (8.7 US qts, 7.2 lmp. qts)
Drain and refill: 1.9 liters (2.0 US qts, 1.7 lmp. qts)
(d) Start the engine and shift the shift lever into all positions fromP to L position and then shift into P position.
(e) With the engine idling, check the fluid level. Add fluid up to the
COOL level on the dipstick.
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A304E (1UZ±FE) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TROUBLESHOOTINGAT±47
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Type of Transmission  A340E
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Type of Engine61UZ±FE
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Torque Converter Clutch Stall Torque Ratio1.900 :1
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Torque Converter Clutch Lock±up MechanismEquipped
 Gear Ratio 1st Gear 2.804
  2nd Gear 1.531 


 

3rd Gear
 

1.000
  O/D Gear 0.705
  Reverse Gear 2.393
 
Number of Discs/Plates 
O/D Direct Clutch (C0) 
2 / 2 


 

Forward Clutch (C1)
 

6 / 6
  Direct Clutch (C2) 4 / 4
  2nd Brake (B0) 5 / 5 


 

1st & Reverse Brake (B2)
 

7 / 7
  O/D Brake (B0) 5 / 4
 2nd Coast Brake (B) Band Width mm (in.) 40 (1.57)
 ATF TypeATF Type T±II or equivalent 

Capacity liter (US qts, lmp. qts)
 

Total
 

8.2 (8.7, 7.2)
  Drain & Refill 1.9 (2.0, 1.7)
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A304E (1UZ±FE) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DESCRIPTIONAT±3
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EQUIPMENT
AT06V±05\
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Feeler gauge Check major clearance\
 
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Vernier calipers
 

Check length of second coast brake
piston rod.
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Dial indicator or dial indicator with magnetic baseCheck piston stroke and end play of
the output shaft.
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Dial indicator with magnetic baseCheck inside diameter of major
bushing.
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Straight edgeCheck side clearance of oil pump.
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Torque wrench
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Cylinder gaugeCheck inside diameter of the trans-
mission case rear bushing.
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Voltmeter
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Ammeter(A)
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Ohmmeter
LUBRICANT
AT0GW±03
 Item Capacity Classification
 Automatic transmission fluid
 Dry fill 8.2 liters (8.7 US qts, 7.2 lmp. qts) ATF Type T±II or equivalent
 Drain and refill 1.9 liters (2.0 US qts, 1.7 lmp. qts) 
SSM (SPECIAL SERVICE MATERIALS)
AT06X±03
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08826±00090 Seal Packing 1281, Transmission case X Oil pan
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THREE BOND 128\
1 or equivalentTransmission case X Extension
housing
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A304E (1UZ±FE) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PREPARATIONAT±13
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HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Perform troubleshooting in accordance with the procedure on the following page.\

CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS
Using the customer problem analysis check sheet for reference, ask the c\
ustomer in as much detail as
possible about the problem.
\b PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION,  SYMPTOM SIMULATION.
Confirm the problem symptoms. If the problem does not reappear, be sure to simulate the problem using
the ºProblem Simulation Methodsº.
When checking the problem symptoms, pay attention to the following points to\
accurately define the symp-
toms and the extent of the problem:
For ºNot Functioningº problems:
(1) Is the problem only in one part (e.g. ºreclining onlyº), or ever\
ything?
(2) Is the problem only for manual operation, only for position return opera\
tion, or for both manual and position return operation?
(3) Is tilt, telescopic and outer mirror operation normal?
(4) Does the problem occur with the ignition key inserted, or not inserted?
 MATRIX CHART OF PROBLEM SYMPTOMS
Confirm the order of inspection on the matrix chart for the particular problem symptom involved. For ºNot
Functioningº problems, pay attention to the points in \b. to find out the specifics of the problem, then choose
the most appropriate problem symptom from among those listed on the matr\
ix chart, and proceed with trou-
bleshooting accordingly.
 CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Proceed with diagnosis of each circuit in accordance with the inspection\
order confirmed in .
Determine whether the cause of the problem is in the sensor, actuators, wire harness and connectors, or
the ECU.
 POSITION SENSOR CHECK
This function checks that the signal from each position sensor is correctly input into\
the ECU when the
manual switch is turned ON. The instructions for this diagnosis are included in\
the flow chart for the position
sensor circuit.
 REPAIR
After the cause of the problem is located, perform repairs by following the i\
nspection and replacement pro-
cedures is this manual.
 CONFIRMATION TEST
After completing repairs, confirm that the problem is eliminated and that tilt, telescopic and outer mirror
operation is normal.
BE±268
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BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Power Seat Control System (Driver's Seat)
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No.Part NameRelated Systems or Parts
22MAIN
Upstream of ALT±S and EFI Fuse
23AM2
Charging System
Engine23AM2
AIR±BAG System
24ABS NO. 2
ABS and TRAC
25INJ
Charging System
Engine25INJ
AIR±BAG System
26DEF
Defogger System

Power Seat System
Sliding Roof System

A/C System
Liquid Crystal Inner Mirror System
27DOME
Combination Meter System
Interior Light System27DOME
ABS and TRAC
Wireless Door Lock Control System

Cruise Control System
Auto±Tilt away Steering

Theft Deterrent System
28EFI
Engine
29HAZ HORN
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Light System29HAZ±HORN
Horn System
30RADIO NO. 1
Audio System
31TEL
TEL System
32ALT±S
Charging System
33TRAC
ABS and TRAC
34HEAD (RH±LWR)
Headlight System
35HEAD (LH±LWR)
Headlight System
36HEAD (RH±UPR)
Headlight System
37HEAD (LH±UPR)
Headlight System
38HTR
Blow Motor
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BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Power SourceBE±19
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