2003 Lexus LS 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Service Data

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1GR-FE: 

Service Data - Ignition (1GR-FE)

Spark plug    
Recommended spark plug DENSO made K20HR-U11
  NGK made LFR6C-11
Electrode gap   1.0 to 1.1 mm (0.039 to 0.043 in.)
Maximum electrode gap   1.41 mm (0.056 in.)
VVT sensor    
Voltage VVT1+-VVT1 - 3.375 to 4.950V (Hi), 0.450 to 1.375V (Lo)
  VVT2+ - VVT2 - 3.375 to 4.950V (Hi), 0.450 to 1.375V (Lo)
Crankshaft position sensor    
Resistance at Cold 1,630 to 2,740 Ω
  at Hot 2,065 to 3,225 Ω

2UZ-FE: 

Service Data - Ignition (2UZ-FE)

Spark plug    
Recommended spark plug DENSO made SK20R11
  NGK made 1FR6A11
Electrode gap   1.0 to 1.1 mm (0.039 -- 0.043 in.)
Maximum electrode gap   1.3 mm (0.051 in.)
Correct insulation resistance   10 MΩ or more
VVT sensor    
Resistance at Cold 835 to 1,400 Ω
  at Hot 1,060 to 1,645 Ω
Crankshaft position sensor    
Resistance at Cold 1,630 to 2,740 Ω
  at Hot 2,065 to 3,225 Ω
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