1996 Lexus SC 400 Service and Repair Manual

Because this service and repair manual is tied to the 1996 Lexus SC 400 specifically, the clearances, torque figures and procedures inside are the ones Lexus published for the 4.0L V8 (1UZ-FE) in your car, not values carried over from an adjacent model year.

Engines

• 4.0L V8 GAS Naturally Aspirated

Trims

• Base

Known issues on the 1996 SC 400. One recall is on federal record for this model year, and it covers the starter assembly in the electrical system: the terminal for the starter motor magnetic switch was improperly assembled, so a short circuit can occur if electrically-conductive liquid such as road splash carrying deicing salt enters that area, and the result can be a starter motor no-start condition or an underhood fire. Owners have filed 4 complaints for the year. The diagnostic and repair procedures behind that system are here.

Whether you are tracing a no-start back to the starter circuit or working through a scheduled service interval, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1996 SC 400.