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.
2000 Lexus SC 400FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Technical Service Bulletins
- A/C Compressor
- Accessories & Equipment
- Accessories Control Systems
- Air Bag, SRS
- SRS Component Disposal As Hazardous Material Treatment (L-SB-0126-17)
- Seat Cover Replacement For Side Airbag Equipped Vehicles (L-SB-0143-11)
- SRS Precautions - Crib # 160 (T-CRIB-160)
- SRS Repair Precautions - Crib # 115 (T-CRIB-115)
- SRS Airbag Component Replacement & Disposal Procedures - Crib # 103 (L-CRIB-103)
- SRS Airbag Component Replacement & Disposal Procedures - Crib # 92 (L-CRIB-92)
- Anti-Theft Systems
- Automatic Trans
- Interior Electrical Component Precautions (L-SB-0066-11 REV2)
- Automatic Transmission Replacement Precautions (L-SB-0082-14)
- Torque Converter Bolt Installation (L-SB-0007-11 REV1)
- Alignment Pin Installation During Transmission/Transaxle Assembly Installation (L-SB-0026-08)
- Automatic Transmission Shipping Bag For Warranty Recovery (TC010-07)
- A650E Transmission Solenoid Identification (TC004-05)
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements (TC001-02)
- Automatic Transmission Fluids (TC003-99)
- Auxiliary Emission Control Systems
- Battery Management Systems
- Body Electrical
- Body Interior
- Brakes Control Systems
- Charging Systems
- Cooling System (Mechanical)
- Cruise Control Systems
- Driveshaft & Universal Joints
- Engine Control Systems
- Exhaust
- Exterior Body Panels
- Front Suspension
- Fuel System
- HVAC Control Systems
- Identification
- Ignition Switch/Steering Lock
- Ignition System
- Infotainment
- Interior/Exterior Trim
- Lubrication System
- Mechanical
- Oil Leak Diagnosis And Repair (L-SB-0002-20 REV1)
- Hydraulic Versus Mechanical TENSIONERS (TT001-13)
- Engine Bank 1 And Bank 2 A/F And O2 Identification (L-SB-0188-09)
- Cylinder Head Cover Baffle Precautions (L-SB-0021-08)
- Sulfur Odor From Exhaust (EG001-03)
- EVAP System Pressure Tester Improvement (SS002-00)
- Mechanical - Hydraulic
- Paint & Coatings
- Iron Particle Rust Contamination Repair (L-SB-0020-24)
- New Vehicle Washing Schedule For Paint Protection (L-SB-0024-24)
- Prevention And Repair Of Acid Rain Damage (L-SB-0022-24)
- Permanent-Type Protective Wax Coatings (L-SB-0083-08)
- Iron Particle Rust Contamination Repair (PA001-05)
- 2000 My Paint Color Information (PA003-99)
- 2000 Model Year Paint Codes (PA001-00)
- Parking Brake System
- Passive Restraints
- Procedures
- Restraints Control Systems
- Seats
- Starter
- Steering Column
- Suspension Control Systems
- System
- O2S Test Results (Mode 05) (SS002-03)
- Diagnostic Tester Controller Area Network (Can) Interface Module (SS001-03)
- Sulfur Odor From Exhaust (EG001-03)
- Readiness Monitor Drive Patterns (EG002-02)
- EVAP System Operation Information (EG002-01)
- DIAGNSTIC Tester Communication Error With T.I.S. (SS003-00)
- EVAP System Pressure Tester Improvement (SS002-00)
- Ca/50 State Certified Emission Control Label ORDERIN (PG001-00)
- Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure (PG017-99)
- Engine Immobilizer System Precautions (EL008-99)
- Towing
- Transmission Control Systems
- Window Motors & Regulators
- Wiper/Washer Systems
- Wiring System (Data Link Connectors, Pwr Dist., Grnd Dist.)
Factory Service Tools
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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.