1991 Lexus LS 400FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Trouble Code Definition

NOTE: Electronically Controlled Transmission (ECT) uses same ECU as EFI system.
DIAGNOSTIC CODE IDENTIFICATION

Code CHECK ENGINE Light Signal Affected
12  (1) On RPM Circuit No. 1
13  (2) On RPM Circuit No. 2
14  (1) On Ignition No. 1
15  (1) On Ignition No. 2
16  (1) On (3) ECT Control
21  (2) On Main Oxygen Sensor (Left Bank)
22  (2) On Water Temperature Sensor
24  (2) On Intake Air Temperature Sensor
25  (2) On Air/Fuel Ratio Lean Malfunction
26  (2) On Air/Fuel Ratio Rich Malfunction
27  (2) On Sub-Oxygen Sensor (Left Bank)
28  (2) On Main Oxygen Sensor (Right Bank)
29  (2) On Sub-Oxygen Sensor (Right Bank)
31  (1) On Airflow Meter
35  (2) On (5) HAC Sensor
41  (2) On Throttle Position Sensor
43  (4) NA Starter
47  (2) On Sub-Throttle Position Sensor
51  (4) NA Switch Condition
52  (1) On No. 1 Knock Sensor
53  (1) On Knock Control
55  (1) On No. 2 Knock Sensor
71  (2) On EGR System Malfunction
(1) If vehicle is in test mode, diagnosis would not be performed on this item.
(2) If vehicle is in test mode, CHECK ENGINE light would be on.
(3) Electronically Controlled Transmission (ECT).
(4) If vehicle is in test mode, CHECK ENGINE light would be off.
(5) High Altitude Compensator (HAC) sensor.
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