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Derrell Nelson Posted on Aug 06, 2013
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My 1990 lexus ls400 was working fine and now it won't start I can only hear my starter trying to work can anybody help me

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If it is cranking, have you determined if you have fuel pressure and spark ?

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 02, 2009

SOURCE: l1995Lexus LS400 speedometer does not work-

I have a similar problem with the speedo needle which sticks at 0 occasionally. To get it working I tap firmly on the front of the instrument panel and it pops right up. I don't know the cause but it isn't a major issue. Try it.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 23, 2009

SOURCE: 1993 Lexus LS400 acceleration stalls or surges

I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY CAR. 93 LS 400. THAT WOULD BE YOUR FUEL FILTER OR THE FUEL PUMP GOING BAD. TRY CHANGING THE FILTER FIRST. THE DEALER TRIED TO CHARGE ME $980 TO CHANGE FUEL PUMP.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 07, 2009

SOURCE: Replace/fix starter on 1991 Lexus LS400

Not too bad. Not much room, just enough to drop the starter. It is probably easier to go up through exhaust if you can get your exhaust shield off the manifold .

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 19, 2011

SOURCE: I have 1990 Lexus LS400. How is to remove starter

Although the LS 400 is a great car, the engineering could have been a little more "consumer oriented," when it comes to repairs.
I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but the starter is in the middle of the engine, underneath the intake manifold. This means you must remove the negative battery cable, empty the coolant, remove the air intake assembly, the throttle body, all of the vacuum lines, hoses etc. and then the intake manifold. The starter is located under the intake.
If you are a "back yard" mechanic, you can do this yourself. It's not very dificult, just extremely tedious. It also doesn't require any special tools, just the basics, such as a metric ratchet set and open end wrenches. It would take a pro about 5 hours.
Good Luck!
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  • Posted on Dec 07, 2011

SOURCE: recently replaced starter, car turns over but won't start

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.

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