Fitment on this one is narrow by design: the 1997 Lexus SC 400 service and repair manual is written to that model year, to the 4.0L V8 (1UZ-FE) under the hood and to the single Base trim the car was sold in, so the clearances, torque figures and service intervals it gives are the ones Lexus published for this coupe rather than a value carried over from an adjacent year of the SC line.
Engines
- 4.0L V8 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- Base
Known issues on the 1997 SC 400. One recall is on federal record for this model year, and it covers the starter assembly: improper assembly of the terminal for the starter motor magnetic switch can allow an electrical short circuit if electrically-conductive liquid, such as road splash carrying deicing salt, enters that area. A starter motor no-start condition or an underhood fire can result. Owners have filed 1 complaint for the year, and Lexus has issued no technical service bulletins for it. The diagnostic and repair procedures behind that starting system are here.
From a no-start condition to a routine service interval, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1997 SC 400.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE TERMINAL FOR THE STARTER MOTOR MAGNETIC SWITCH, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT CAN OCCUR IF ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE LIQUID, SUCH AS ROAD SPLASH WITH DEICING SALT, ENTERS THIS AREA.
A STARTER MOTOR NO-START CONDITION OR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE CAN RESULT.
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MAGNETIC SWITCH.
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection.
Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset.
Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
Showing the 8 most recent of 33 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
TWO WEEKS AGO A RED WARNING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASH SHOWING AN AIR BAG DEFICIENCY. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO LEXUS OF WAYZATA FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND REMOVAL OF THE WARNING LIGHT. I LATER RECALLED THE BATTERY HAD DRAINED DUE TO A POOR CONNECTION ABOUT THE TIME THE LIGHT CAME ON. THAT WAS FIXED BUT THE LIGHT STAYED ON. LEXUS WANTED OVER $1600 TO OBTAIN A NEW AIR BAG SENSOR MODULE INCLUDING LABOR COSTS, BROKEN DOWN INTO PARTS COST $1150 AND LABOR $470. I FURNISHED THE USED SENSOR ON THE INTERNET FOR
