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1993 Lexus LS 400 Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel pump, Sensor, Water pump.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on September 28, 2010

1993 Lexus LS 400

Engine Mechanical problem
1993 Lexus LS 400 Automatic 226000 miles

93 ls 400 intially the car was running poor lack of power misfiring...got code 13 and 41 ..needed a water pump and front seal also. put water pump and seal in and put it back together..it cranks barely and dies..try to start again and its just turnig over.. what could be wrong?
Avatar Asked by kopeye

Answer

Replied on September 28, 2010

Suspect timing belt not aligned properly see diagram


http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/198357_Graphic_627.jpg

have problem with codes been repaired?

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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Replied on September 28, 2010

the marks on 93 ls 400 are different..line up crankshaft on 0 and the two cams line up at the top..got code 13 and 41..put another throttle position sensor on and another crank sensor and got car started but it has no power and dies out on me any ideas

Tiny Response from kopeye
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Replied on September 28, 2010

where is the fuel pump and does the fuel tank have to be dropped.....also what is the fuel pressure suppose to be?

Tiny Response from kopeye
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Replied on September 29, 2010

Diagram is 4.0L 93 LS 400


http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/198357_Graphic_630.jpg


Fuel pump can be accessed by removing rear seat and lugage mat. Cover plte to get at pump. Pump 28-34 psi

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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Replied on September 29, 2010

thanks for the information....can the spark plug wires be tested with digital multimeter? and what should the wires read?

Tiny Response from kopeye
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Replied on September 30, 2010

1000 ohms for each inch is passable

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