2000 LEXUS GS400 key

I04265
I01663
1 2 OFF
ON
3 4
I04032
Wire Harness Side BE±32
± BODY ELECTRICALIGNITION SWITCH AND KEY UNLOCK WARNING
SWITCH
2333 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
3. INSPECT IGNITION KEY ILLUMINATION OPERATION
Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and
the negative (±) lead to terminal 2, and check that the indicator
light lights up.
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.
4. INSPECT IGNITION KEY ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT
(See page DI±843)
5. INSPECT KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH CONTI-
NUITY
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
OFF (Key removed)±No continuity
ON (Key set)1 ± 2Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
6. INSPECT KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH CIRCUIT
(See page DI±828)
Connect the switch connector and inspect the connector on
wire harness side from the back side, as shown.
Tester connectionConditionSpecified condition
1 ± GroundConstantContinuity
If circuit is not as specified, inspect the circuits connected to oth-
er parts.

BE0GY±05
I01354
Front Personal Light
Rear Personal Light
Door Courtesy Light
Licence Plate Light Luggage Compartment Light
Door Courtesy Lights
Luggage Compartment
Courtesy Switch
Door Courtesy Light
Vanity Light
Vanity Light
Rheostat Light Control
Glove Compartment
Door Courtesy Light
Glove Compartment
Door Courtesy Switch
Passenger Side Junction Block

DOME Fuse

Body ECU No.1
Driver Side Junction Block

Body ECU No.2
Luggage
Compartment
Key Lock and
Unlock Switch
Rear Personal Light Rear Personal Light
± BODY ELECTRICALINTERIOR LIGHT SYSTEM
BE±59
2360 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INTERIOR LIGHT SYSTEM
LOCATION

F01635
Direction of disc rotation for
forward movement
F01636
F07232
AB
Claw
BR±26
± BRAKEREAR BRAKE PAD
2134 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
(b) Install the 2 anti±squeal shims on each pad.
HINT:
Make sure the arrows on the inner anti±squeal shims facing to
the direction of disc rotation as shown in the illustration.
(c) Draw out a small amount of brake fluid from the reservoir.
(d) Press in the pistons with a monkey wrench handle or
equivalent.
HINT:

Tape the monkey wrench handle before use.

If the piston is difficult to push in, loosen the bleeder plug
and push in the piston while letting some brake fluid es-
cape.
(e) Install the 2 pads.
7. I N S TA L L PA D G U I D E P I N A N D A N T I ± S Q U E A L
SPRING
(a) Install the pad guide pin and clip.
(b) Install the anti±squeal spring.
HINT:

Ensure that the claw of the anti±squeal spring is raised up
on the caliper securely.

Ensure that there is no gap between the pad guide pin
and anti±squeal spring.

Ensure that ºAº and ºBº portions of anti±squeal spring are
attached to the pad.
8. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N´m (1,050 kgf´cm, 76 ft´lbf)
9. DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES
10. CHECK THAT FLUID LEVEL IS AT MAX LINE

EM0D8±04
A02644
Inward
A02720
A0264110 mm Hexagon Wrench
Adhesive
A02658
Timing
Mark
Dot Mark
A02642
± ENGINE MECHANICAL (2JZ±GE)TIMING BELT
EM±23
1377 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT TIMING PULLEY
(a) Align the pulley set key with the key groove of the pulley.
(b) Slide on the timing pulley facing the flange side inward.
NOTICE:
Do not scratch the sensor part of the crankshaft timing
pulley.
(c) Install the timing belt plate with the bolt.
Torque: 8.0 N´m (80 kgf´cm, 71 in.´lbf)
2. INSTALL IDLER PULLEY
(a) Apply adhesive to 2 or 3 threads of the pivot bolt.
Adhesive:
Part No. 08833±00080, THREE BOND 1344,
LOCTITE 242 or equivalent
(b) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install the plate washer
and pulley with the pivot bolt.
Torque: 35 N´m (350 kgf´cm, 26 ft´lbf)
(c) Check that the pulley bracket moves smoothly.
3. TEMPORARILY INSTALL TIMING BELT
NOTICE:
The engine should be cold.
(a) Use the crankshaft pulley bolt to turn the crankshaft, and
align the dot mark on the crankshaft timing pulley and the
timing mark on the oil pump body.
(b) Remove any oil or water on the crankshaft timing pulley
and idler pulley, and keep them clean.
(c) Install the timing belt on the crankshaft timing pulley and
idler pulley.
HINT:
When re±using timing belt:
Align the matchmarks of the crankshaft timing pulley and timing
belt, and install the belt with the arrow pointing in the direction
of engine revolution.

A02643
A02657
60°45°
15° (Set Key Groove Angle)
Timing Mark
Sub
Timing
Mark
A02648
Align
A02659
30° EM±24
± ENGINE MECHANICAL (2JZ±GE)TIMING BELT
1378 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
4. INSTALL TIMING BELT GUIDE
Install the guide, facing the cup side outward.
5. INSTALL NO.1 TIMING BELT COVER
(a) Install the gasket to the timing belt cover.
(b) Install the timing belt cover with the 5 bolts.
Torque: 8.0 N´m (80 kgf´cm, 71 in.´lbf)
6. INSTALL CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
(a) Align the pulley set key with the key groove of the pulley,
and slide on the pulley.
(b) Check that the sub timing mark (60° mark BTDC) of the
crankshaft pulley is aligned with the timing mark º0º of the
No.1 timing belt cover.
HINT:
At this time, the crankshaft pulley set key groove and the timing
mark (TDC mark) of the crankshaft pulley are as shown the il-
lustration.
(c) Temporarily install the pulley bolt.
7. INSTALL VVT±i (INTAKE CAMSHAFT TIMING)
PULLEY
(a) Align the camshaft knock pin with the VVT±i pulley, and
push the VVT±i pulley by hand until you feel it touch the
bottom.
(b) Check that the outer circumference of the VVT±i pulley
easily rotates through 30°.

SS±62
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSBODY ELECTRICAL
218 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)A ± B
140 ± 185 W
C ± D130 ± 175 W
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENDER GAUGE (Resistance)
Temperature °C (°F)Resistance (W)
50 (122.0)160 ± 240
120 (248.0)17.1 ± 21.2
DEFOGGER SWITCH (wire harness side)
A2 ± Ground (Ignition switch position LOCK or ACC)No voltage
A2 ± Ground (Ignition switch position ON)Battery positive voltage
WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL RECEIVER
(Connector disconnected)
7 ± Ground (Constant)Battery positive voltage
(Connector connected)
3 ± Ground (Ignition switch position OFF, Key removed,
Transmitter OFF " ON)4.5 ± 5.5 V " below 1 V
3 ± Ground (Ignition switch position OFF, Key removed,
Transmitter OFF " ON)4.5 ± 5.5 V " below 1 V
4 ± Ground (Ignition switch position OFF, Key removed,
Transmitter OFF)10 ± 14 V
CD AUTO CHANGER
(Except Nakamichi made)
5 ± Ground (Constant)Battery positive voltage
12 ± Ground (Ignition switch position LOCK)No voltage
12 ± Ground (Ignition switch position ACC or ON)Battery positive voltage
POWER AMPLIFIER
(Except Nakamichi made)
B4 ± Ground (Constant)Battery positive voltage
C12 ± Ground (Ignition switch position LOCK)No voltage
C12 ± Ground (Ignition switch position ACC or ON)Battery positive voltage
RADIO RECEIVER
(Except Nakamichi made)
A4 ± Ground (Constant)Battery positive voltage
A1 ± Ground (Ignition switch position ACC or ON)Battery positive voltage
A1 ± Ground (Ignition switch position LOCK)No voltage
CD AUTO CHANGER
(Nakamichi made)
5 ± Ground (Constant)Battery positive voltage
4 ± Ground (Ignition switch position LOCK)No voltage
4 ± Ground (Ignition switch position ACC or ON)Battery positive voltage
POWER AMPLIFIER
(Nakamichi made)
A2 ± Ground (Constant)Battery positive voltage
A5 ± Ground (Constant)Battery positive voltage
A6 ± Ground (Ignition switch position OFF)Battery positive voltage
A6 ± Ground (Ignition switch position ACC or ON)Battery positive voltage
RADIO RECEIVER

SR0X0±01
F01848Matchmarks
F01849Screw Extractor
F09385
± STEERINGPOWER TILT AND POWER TELESCOPIC STEERING
COLUMNSR±13
2183 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
DISASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
When using a vise, do not overtighten it.
1. REMOVE TRANSPONDER KEY COIL
Remove the screw and transponder key coil.
2. REMOVE KEY CYLINDER LAMP ILLUMINATION
3. REMOVE NO.2 INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Place matchmarks on the No.2 shaft and main shaft.
(b) Remove the bolt and No.2 intermediate shaft assembly.
4. REMOVE COLUMN UPPER BRACKET
(a) Using a centering punch, mark the center of the 2 ta-
pered±head bolts.
(b) Using a 4±5 mm (0.16±0.20 in.) drill, drill into the 2 bolts.
(c) Using a screw extractor, remove the 2 bolts and column
upper bracket.
5. REMOVE COLUMN TUBE SUPPORT
(a) Remove the bolt and column tube support.
(b) Remove the tube support with tube attachment.
(c) Remove the tube attachment from the tube support.
6. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL BRACKET
Remove the 3 bolts and turn signal bracket.
7. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN PROTECTOR
Remove the 2 bolts and steering column protector.
8. REMOVE TILT SLIDER ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a hexagon wrench, remove the 4 bolts, 2 washers
and tilt slider assembly.
(b) Remove the 4 bushings, 2 plates from tilt slider assembly.
9. REMOVE NO.1 BRACKET
Remove the bolt and No.1 bracket.
10. REMOVE NO.2 BRACKET
Remove the bolt and No.2 bracket.
11. REMOVE TILT AND TELESCOPIC ECU
Remove the 2 bolts and tilt and telescopic ECU.

SR0DN±01
F01850
F01851
SR±14± STEERINGPOWER TILT AND POWER TELESCOPIC STEERING
COLUMN
2184 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT STEERING LOCK OPERATION
Check that the steering lock mechanism operates properly.
2. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY CYLINDER
(a) Place the ignition key at the ACC position.
(b) Push down the stop pin with a screwdriver, and pull out
the cylinder.
(c) Install a new cylinder.
HINT:
Make sure the key is at the ACC position.
3. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH
(See page BE±31)
4. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH
(a) remove the 2 screws.
(b) Install a new switch with the 2 screws.
5. INSPECT KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH
(See page BE±31)
6. INSPECT KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID
(See page AT±12)
7. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE KEY UNLOCK WARNING
SWITCH WITH KEY INTERLOCK SOLENOID
(a) Remove the 2 screws.
(b) Install a new switch with solenoid with the 2 screws.
8. INSPECT TRANSPONDER KEY COIL
(See page BE±248)
9. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TRANSPONDER KEY
COIL
10. IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TRANSPONDER KEY AM-
PLIFIER
(a) remove the screw.
(b) Install a new key amplifier with the bolt.