1996 Lexus LS 400 - Page 2 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Try having the transmission fluid completely flushed using a machine designed to do this, a lot of times the shift solenoid gets clogged with small particles due to contaminated transmission fluid, it's seldom the solenoid itself, flushing the fluid including the converter may open the oil passage so the solenoid can function correctly.

MAP SENSOR OR egr VALVE plugged or stuck. Remove EGR and clean it with brake or carb cleaner and see that it moves.

Serously do not do that. Your car will not run as gasoline never mixes with oil in a non diesel engine.

bad abs transponder on front wheel

run fault codes and replace faulty sensors. have a fuel pressure . Check injectors for correct operationtest done on the fuel manifold to test fuel pressure regulator. pump and filters/

Hi Enoch,here's your firing order.

key has to be in it

Have you looked in the top glove box door, it should be cassette in there where you can load 6 cd's?

The spark plugs are located in well in the valve cover, remove them one at a time with a deep 5/8 good quality spark plug socket 3/8" drive on a 12 inch extension and a like sized ratchet. Remove the spark plug boot from the plug with a twisting motion side to side with the spark plug out remove the spark plug wire for that cylinder from the distributor cap and match it by length to the new wire in the spark plug wire set, make sure you get the closest one in length to the original wire, this is important. In stall the spark plug back into the valve cover well and attach the long plug boot to it in a twisting motion, use a little silicone grease on the inside of the boot to ease installation, it is supplied with the wire kit. Repeat this for each cylinder and match the individual wire lengths as you go as close as possible to the original wires. PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU FIND OIL ON THE PLUGS OR WIRE BOOTS THE VALVE COVER GASKET IS LEAKING INTO THE SPARK PLUG WELLS AND MUST BE REPLACED.

you should check it with a obd2 code scanner, may be it has been a problem for too long.________________mpps software download

Is it leaking oil? Is the filter on properly?Did the old filter have the gasket on it when you removed it? Did you put the drain plug back?Did you knock any lines or wiring loose?

you have two one on each side of cam gears.

they are behind distributor cap covers. hard to see.

Need an owners manual to find that outWe don't have anything info here

check your inst.panel fuse

the dashlights should go off when it starts , that should be normal .sounds like your batterie is flat. try to jumpstart it or charge the batterie overnight and try to start it.if it runs after that and the dashlights dont turn off it could be your altinator. use a multimeter, set it to 20 v and connect it to the batterie while the engine runs, it should get more than 13,5 v. if you dont have a multimeter go to aany carbatterieshop and ask them to test yout altinator. its free usually. also let them check your batterie.

Also available in your owners manual, available from your dealer if you do not have one, should be replaced for free. :)

I belive it is Where the air pump cover is located the fuel pump relay should be located in that area. Right side(passenger) towards the fire wall.

Isn't that a rear wheel drive car ? check the u joints on the drive shaft

Anti-Deterrent ECU:This is also possibility especially someone else drive your car. This is very common if you lend your car to someone. The symptom of this condition is "No noise or sound at all" when ignition key is turned. If this is faulty, the symptom will be the complete ignition kill. Therefore, you will not heard and clicking sound or engine turning at all. If this is the problem, you can easily reset the Anti-Deterrent by using your key. Stand out side of the car and close all doors. Insert the key into the driver side door and turn the key to clockwise and counterclockwise for three four cycles. Basically, you are lock, unlock for 4 times and this procedure will reset the anti-deterrent ECU. If this happen to you, its quite scary at first, but the solution is very simple.

HI,If that is a car /motor lights up... means you have to bring that car to any garage that could scan your ECU.One of the sensor is malfunctioning.Hope that helps!