2000 LEXUS GS400 manual transmission

D00911
Shift Solenoid
Valve SLN
Shift Solenoid
Valve SLTShift Solenoid
Valve S1 Shift Solenoid
Valve S3
Shift Solenoid
Valve SLU
Shift Solenoid Valve S2 Shift Solenoid Valve S4
D01741
Spring Check Ball Body
D00913
Pin
± AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONVALVE BODY ASSEMBLY
AT±9
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8. REMOVE SOLENOID VALVE
(a) Remove the 3 bolts and shift solenoid valve No.1, No.2
and No.3.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts, oil guide plate, lock plate, shift sole-
noid valve SLN and No.4.
(c) Remove the 6 O±rings from each shift solenoid valve.
(d) Remove the bolt, lock plate and shift solenoid valve SLU
and SLT.
9. INSTALL SOLENOID VALVE
(a) Install the shift solenoid valve SLU and SLT and the lock
plate with the bolt.
Torque: 6.4 N´m (65 kgf´cm, 56 in.´lbf)
(b) Coat 6 new O±rings with ATF.
(c) Install the 6 O±rings to the each solenoid valve.
(d) Install the shift solenoid valve SLN, No.4, lock plate and
oil guide plate with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 10 N´m (100 kgf´cm, 7 ft´lbf)
(e) Install the shift solenoid valve No.1, No.2 and No.3 with
the 3 bolts.
Torque:
Shift solenoid valve No.1 and No.3:
6.4 N´m (65 kgf´cm, 56 in.´lbf)
Shift solenoid valve No.2:
10 N´m (100 kgf´cm, 7 ft´lbf)
10. INSTALL CHECK BALL BODY AND SPRING
11. INSTALL VALVE BODY
(a) Align the groove of the manual valve to pin of the lever.

B01982
LEXUS
Hand±Held
Tester
EM0D3±02
A02667
TC
E1 SST
DLC1
A02668
Igniter
White Lead Wire
A02637
EM±12
± ENGINE MECHANICAL (2JZ±GE)IGNITION TIMING
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IGNITION TIMING
INSPECTION
1. WARM UP ENGINE
Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.
2. CONNECT LEXUS HAND±HELD TESTER OR OBDII
SCAN TOOL
(a) Connect the LEXUS hand±held tester or OBDII scan tool
to the DLC3.
(b) Please refer to the LEXUS hand±held tester or OBDII
scan tool operator's manual for further details.
3. CONNECT TIMING LIGHT TO ENGINE
4. CHECK IDLE SPEED (See page EM±13)
5. INSPECT IGNITION TIMING
(a) Using SST, connect terminals TC and E1 of the DLC1.
SST 09843±18020
(b) Connect the timing light clip to the white lead wire.
NOTICE:
Use a timing light that can detect the primary signal.
(c) Using a timing light, check the ignition timing.
Ignition timing: 10 ± 2° BTDC @ idle
(Transmission in neutral position)
(d) Remove the SST from the DLC1.
6. FURTHER CHECK IGNITION TIMING
Ignition timing: 6 ± 16° BTDC @ idle
(Transmission in neutral position)
HINT:
The timing mark moves in a range between 6° and 16°.
7. DISCONNECT TIMING LIGHT FROM ENGINE
8. DISCONNECT LEXUS HAND±HELD TESTER OR
OBDII SCAN TOOL

IN04S±10
IN±20± INTRODUCTIONHOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED
SYSTEMS
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HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEMS
GENERAL INFORMATION
A large number of ECU controlled systems are used in the LEXUS GS400/GS300. In general, the ECU con-
trolled system is considered to be a very intricate system requiring a high level of technical knowledge and
expert skill to troubleshoot. However, the fact is that if you proceed to inspect the circuits one by one, trouble-
shooting of these systems is not complex. If you have adequate understanding of the system and a basic
knowledge of electricity, accurate diagnosis and necessary repair can be performed to locate and fix the
problem. This manual is designed through emphasis of the above standpoint to help service technicians
perform accurate and effective troubleshooting, and is compiled for the following major ECU controlled sys-
tems:
The troubleshooting procedure and how to make use of it are described on the following pages.
SystemPage
1. Engine 2JZ ± GEDI±1
2. Engine 1UZ ± FEDI±156
3. Automatic TransmissionDI±316
4. ABS & Hydraulic Brake Booster Power Supply SystemDI±387
5. Vehicle Skid Control (VSC) & Brake Assist (BA) SystemDI±473
6. Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering ColumnDI±517
7. Supplemental Restraint SystemDI±550
8. Power Seat Control SystemDI±683
9. Cruise Control SystemDI±704
10.Engine Immobiliser SystemDI±726
11. Combination Meter SystemDI±744
12.Sliding Roof SystemDI±764
13.Body No. 1 Control SystemDI±776
14.Body No. 2 Control SystemDI±820
15.Driver Door Control SystemDI±856
16.Passenger Door Control SystemDI±889
17.Rear Left Door Control SystemDI±921
18.Rear Right Door Control SystemDI±938
19.Multiplex Communication SystemDI±955
20.LEXUS Navigation SystemDI±1022
21.Air Conditioning SystemDI±1059
FOR USING OBDII SCAN TOOL OR LEXUS HAND±HELD TESTER

Before using the scan tool or tester, the scan tool's instruction book or tester's operator manual should
be read thoroughly.

If the scan tool or tester cannot communicate with ECU controlled systems when you have connected
the cable of the scan tool or tester to DLC3, turned the ignition switch ON and operated the scan tool,
there is a problem on the vehicle side or tool side.
(1) If communication is normal when the tool is connected to another vehicle, inspect the diagnosis
data link line (Bus
line) or ECU power circuit of the vehicle.
(2) If communication is still not possible when the tool is connected to another vehicle, the problem
is probably in the tool itself, so perform the Self Test procedures outline in the Tester Operator's
Manual.

IN04Q±07
IN±36
± INTRODUCTIONTERMS
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TERMS
ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL
AbbreviationsMeaning
ABSAnti±Lock Brake System
ACAlternating Current
ACCAccessory
ACISAcoustic Control Induction System
ACSDAutomatic Cold Start Device
A.D.D.Automatic Disconnecting Differential
A/FAir±Fuel Ratio
AHCActive Height Control Suspension
ALRAutomatic Locking Retractor
ALTAlternator
AMPAmplifier
ANTAntenna
APPROX.Approximately
A/TAutomatic Transmission (Transaxle)
AT FAutomatic Transmission Fluid
AUTOAutomatic
AUXAuxiliary
AV GAverage
AV SAdaptive Variable Suspension
BABrake Assist
BACSBoost Altitude Compensation System
BATBattery
BDCBottom Dead Center
B/LBi±Level
B/SBore±Stroke Ratio
BTDCBefore Top Dead Center
BVSVBimetallic Vacuum Switching Valve
Calif.California
CBCircuit Breaker
CCoCatalytic Converter For Oxidation
CDCompact Disc
CFCornering Force
CGCenter Of Gravity
CHChannel
COMB.Combination
CPECoupe
CPSCombustion Pressure Sensor
CPUCentral Processing Unit
CRSChild Restraint System
CTRCenter
C/VCheck Valve
CVControl Valve

IN±38
± INTRODUCTIONTERMS
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High Current Fuse
HIHigh
HIDHigh Intensity Discharge (Head Lamp)
HSGHousing
HTHard Top
HWSHeated Windshield System
IACIdle Air Control
ICIntegrated circuit
IDIIndirect Diesel Injection
IFSIndependent Front Suspension
IGIgnition
IIAIntegrated Ignition Assembly
INIntake (Manifold, Valve)
INTIntermittent
I/PInstrument Panel
IRSIndependent Rear Suspension
J/BJunction Block
J/CJunction Connector
KDKick±Down
LANLocal Area Network
LBLiftback
LCDLiquid Crystal Display
LEDLight Emitting Diode
LHLeft±Hand
LHDLeft±Hand Drive
L/H/WLength, Height, Width
LLCLong±Life Coolant
LNGLiquified Natural Gas
LOLow
LPGLiquified Petroleum Gas
LSDLimited Slip Differential
LSP & PVLoad Sensing Proportioning And Bypass Valve
LSPVLoad Sensing Proportioning Valve
MAX.Maximum
MICMicrophone
MILMalfunction Indicator Lamp
MIN.Minimum
MPMultipurpose
MPXMultiplex Communication System
M/TManual Transmission
MTMount
MTGMounting
NNeutral
NANatural Aspiration
No.Number
O/DOverdrive

MA003±06
MA±4
± MAINTENANCEUNDER HOOD
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UNDER HOOD
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
1. GENERAL NOTES

Maintenance items may vary from country to country. Check the owner's manual supplement in which
the maintenance schedule is shown.

Every service item in the periodic maintenance schedule must be performed.

Periodic maintenance service must be performed according to whichever interval in the periodic main-
tenance schedule occurs first, the odometer reading (miles) or the time interval (months).

Maintenance service after the last period should be performed at the same interval as before unless
otherwise noted.

Failure to do even one item an cause the engine to run poorly and increase exhaust emissions.
2. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Check that there is sufficient fluid in the tank.
3. ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
Check that the coolant level is between the ºFULLº and ºLOWº lines on the see±through reservoir.
4. RADIATOR AND HOSES
(a) Check that the front of the radiator is clean and not blocked with leaves, dirt or bugs.
(b) Check the hoses for cracks, kinks, rot or loose connections.
5. BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Check that the electrolyte level of all battery cells is between the upper and lower level lines on the case.
6. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
Check that the brake fluid levels are near the upper level line on the see±through reservoirs.
7. ENGINE DRIVE BELT
Check drive belt for fraying, cracks, wear or oiliness.
8. ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check the level on the dipstick with the engine turned off.
9. POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL

Check the level on the dipstick.

The level should be in the ºHOTº or ºCOLDºrange depending on the fluid temperature.
10. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL
(a) Park the vehicle on a level surface.
(b) With the engine idling and the parking brake applied, shift the selector into all positions from ºPº to ºLº,
and then shift into ºPº position.
(c) Pull out the dipstick and wipe off the fluid with a clean rag. Re±insert the dipstick and check that the
fluid level is in the HOT range.
(d) Do this check with the fluid at normal driving temperature (70 ± 80°C, 158 ± 176°F).
HINT:
Wait until the engine cools down (approx. 30 min.) before checking the fluid level after extended driving at
high speeds, in hot weather, in heavy traffic or pulling a trailer.
11. EXHAUST SYSTEM
If any change in the sound of the exhaust or smell of the exhaust fumes is noticed, have the cause located
and corrected.