Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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 | ||||||||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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