ignition LEXUS GS400 2000 Service Manual Online

F06049
F02821
Hydraulic Brake
BoosterSub±Wire harness S (SST)
FRONT
REAR
AIR BLEEDActuator Checker (SST)
± BRAKEHYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER
BR±43
2151 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
3. IN CASE OF USING ABS ACTUATOR CHECKER:
INSPECT HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER OPERA-
TION
(a) Inspect the battery positive voltage.
Battery positive voltage: 10 ± 14 V
(b) Disconnect the 2 connectors from hydraulic brake boost-
er.
(c) Connect the actuator checker (SST) to the hydraulic
brake booster side wire harness via the sub±wire harness
S (SST), as shown in the chart below.
SST 09990±00150, 09990±00480
HINT:
Connect the connector with the label of ºFRONTº attached to
the connector of actuator checker.
(d) Connect the red cable of the checker to the battery posi-
tive (+) terminal and the black cable to the negative (±) ter-
minal.
(e) Place ºSHEET Gº (SST) of ºFRONTº on actuator checker.
SST 09990±00240
(f) Turn the ignition switch OFF, depress the brake pedal
more than 40 times.
(g) Check that the brake pedal becomes heavy to depress.
If the pedal does not become to be heavy to depress, check and
replace the brake line and hydraulic brake booster.
(h) Turn the ignition switch ON, check the pump motor opera-
tion noise.
If the pump motor does not operate, check and replace the wire
harness and pump motor.

F04707
F02829
± BRAKEHYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER
BR±45
2153 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
(8) Release the MAIN push switch, and check that the
brake pedal can be depressed.
If the pedal cannot be depressed, replace the hydraulic brake
booster.
(9) Release the brake pedal.
(k) Inspect the left front ABS solenoid operation.
(1) Turn the selector switch to ºLHº position.
(2) Push and hold in the MAIN push switch and ºSA1º
switch simultaneously, depress and hold the brake
pedal with stable force.
NOTICE:
Do not keep the MAIN push switch and ºSA1º switch
pushed down for more than 10 seconds. When operating
it continuously, set the interval of more than 20 seconds.
(3) Check that the brake pedal cannot be depressed.
If the pedal can be depressed, replace the hydraulic brake
booster.
(4) Release the MAIN push switch and ºSA1º switch si-
multaneously, and check that the brake pedal can
be depressed.
If the pedal cannot be depressed, replace the hydraulic brake
booster.
(5) Release the brake pedal.
(6) Depress and hold the brake pedal with stable force,
push and hold in MAIN push switch.
NOTICE:
Do not keep the MAIN push switch pushed down for more
than 10 seconds. When operating it continuously, set the
interval of more than 20 seconds.
(7) Check that the brake pedal cannot be depressed.
If the pedal can be depressed, replace the hydraulic brake
booster.
(8) Release the MAIN push switch, and check that the
brake pedal can be depressed.
If the pedal cannot be depressed, replace the hydraulic brake
booster.
(9) Release the brake pedal.
(l) Turn the ignition switch OFF, then reconnect the connec-
tor of sub±wire harness from the one with label of
ºFRONTº to ºREARº.
(m) Place ºSHEET Gº of ºREARº on the actuator checker.
(n) Jack up and support the vehicle.
(o) Start the engine and run it at idle.

F02830
F02831
BR±46
± BRAKEHYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER
2154 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
(p) Inspect the rear TRAC & VSC solenoid.
(1) Release the parking brake pedal and shift the shift
lever to ºLº position.
(2) Push and hold the ºSA3º switch and ºSTRº switch
simultaneously.
NOTICE:

Do not keep the ºSTRº switch pushed down for more
than 10 seconds.

Do not keep the ºSA3º switch pushed down for more
than 5 seconds.

When operating it continuously, set the interval of
more than 20 seconds.
(3) Check that the rear wheels stop.
If the rear wheels rotate, replace the hydraulic brake booster.
(4) Release the ºSA3º switch and ºSTRº switch simulta-
neously.
(5) Check that the rear wheels rotate.
If the rear wheels stop, replace the hydraulic brake booster.
(q) Inspect the right rear ABS solenoid.
(1) Turn the selector switch to ºRHº position.
(2) Depress the brake pedal several times and release
the brake pedal when the pump begins rotating.
Wait until the pump stops.
(3) Turn the ignition switch OFF.
(4) Depress the brake pedal with a force of 343 N (35
kgf, 77 lbf), record the fluid surface in the reservoir
tank of the hydraulic brake booster.
(5) Press the MAIN push switch for 10 sec., and check
that the fluid surface in the reservoir tank of the hy-
draulic brake booster does not rise up at this time.
If the fluid surface level rises up, replace the hydraulic brake
booster.
NOTICE:
Do not press MAIN push switch for more than 10 sec. When
operating the switch continuously, do it an interval of more
than 20 seconds.
(6) Start the engine and run it at idle.
(7) Depress the brake pedal.
(8) Release the parking brake pedal and shift the shift
lever to ºLº position.
(9) Once, release the brake pedal. After depressing the
brake pedal with stable force, then push and hold
MAIN push switch.
(10) Check that the right rear wheel rotates.
If the right rear wheel stops, replace the hydraulic brake boost-
er.

F02832
± BRAKEHYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER
BR±47
2155 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
(r) Inspect the left rear ABS solenoid.
(1) Turn the selector switch to ºLHº position.
(2) Depress the brake pedal several times and release
the brake pedal when the pump begins rotating.
Wait until the pump stops.
(3) Turn the ignition switch OFF.
(4) Depress the brake pedal with a force of 343 N (35
kgf, 77 lbf), record the fluid surface in the reservoir
tank of the hydraulic brake booster.
(5) Press the MAIN push switch for 10 sec., and check
that the fluid surface in the reservoir tank of the hy-
draulic brake booster does not rise up at this time.
If the fluid surface level rises up, replace the hydraulic brake
booster.
NOTICE:
Do not press MAIN push switch for more than 10 sec. When
operating the switch continuously, do it an interval of more
than 20 seconds.
(6) Start the engine and run it at idle.
(7) Depress the brake pedal.
(8) Release the parking brake pedal and shift the shift
lever to ºLº position.
(9) Once, release the brake pedal. After depressing the
brake pedal with stable force, then push and hold
MAIN push switch.
(10) Check that the left rear wheel rotates.
If the left rear wheel stops, replace the hydraulic brake booster.
(s) Stop the engine and lower the vehicle.
(t) Remove the ºSHEET Gº (SST) and disconnect the actua-
tor checker (SST) and sub±wire harness S (SST) from the
hydraulic brake booster.
(u) Connect the 2 connectors to the actuator.
(v) Clear the DTC (See page DI±389).

BR0JC±04
D01827
LEXUS
Hand±held
Tester
DLC3
BR±4
± BRAKEBRAKE FLUID
2112 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
BRAKE FLUID
BLEEDING
HINT:

If any work is done on the brake system or if air in the
brake lines is suspected, bleed the air from the system.

When bleeding, keep the amount of the fluid within the
line of reservoir between Min. and Max.
NOTICE:

Do not let brake fluid remain on painted surfaces.
Wash it off immediately.

With the reservoir cap removed, when depressing the
brake pedal, the fluid will spray.
1. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID
Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS NO. 116 DOT3
2. IN CASE OF USING LEXUS HAND±HELD TESTER:
BLEED HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER
HINT:
If the hydraulic brake booster has been disassembled, discon-
nect the brake line from the hydraulic brake booster or if the res-
ervoir becomes empty, bleed the hydraulic brake booster.
(a) Turn the ignition switch OFF, depress the brake pedal
more than 40 times.
HINT:
When a pressure in power supply system is released, reaction
force becomes heavy and stroke becomes shorter.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON, check that the pump stops af-
ter approx. 30 to 40 seconds.
NOTICE:
When the pump does not stop, repeat step (a) and (b) again.
(c) With the ignition switch remained ON, depress the brake
pedal more than 20 times.
(d) Observe the procedure in step 4 and bleed the right and
left front brake caliper.
(e) Holding the brake pedal depressed, bleed the right and
left rear brake caliper.
HINT:
It is not necessary to depress the pedal continuously, as brake
fluid flows out by first depressing.
(f) Connect LEXUS hand±held tester.
(1) Turn the ignition switch OFF, connect the LEXUS
hand±held tester to DLC3.
(2) Turn the ignition switch ON, and select ºAIR
BLEEDINGº on the LEXUS hand±held tester.
HINT:
Please refer to the LEXUS hand±held tester operator's manual
for further details.

F02821
Hydraulic Brake
BoosterSub±Wire harness S (SST)
AIR BLEED
FRONT
REARActuator Checker (SST) BR±6
± BRAKEBRAKE FLUID
2114 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
(b) Connect the actuator checker (SST) to the hydraulic
brake booster side wire harness via the sub±wire harness
S (SST), as shown in the chart below.
SST 09990±00150, 09990±00480
HINT:
Connect the connector with the label of ºAIR BLEEDº attached
to the connector of actuator checker.
(c) Connect the red cable of the actuator checker to the bat-
tery positive (+) terminal and the black cable to the nega-
tive (±) terminal.
(d) Turn the ignition switch OFF, depress the brake pedal
more than 40 times.
HINT:
When a pressure in power supply system is released, reaction
force becomes heavy and stroke becomes shorter.
(e) Turn the ignition switch ON, check that the pump stops af-
ter approx. 30 to 40 seconds.
NOTICE:
When the pump does not stop, repeat step (d) and (e) again.
(f) With the ignition switch remained ON, depress the brake
pedal more than 20 times.
(g) Observe the procedure in step 4 and bleed the right and
left front wheel caliper.
(h) Holding the brake pedal depressed, bleed the right and
left rear wheel caliper.
HINT:
It is not necessary to depress the pedal continuously, as brake
fluid flows out by first depressing.

F02851
BR±8
± BRAKEBRAKE FLUID
2116 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
(l) Observe the procedure in step (k) and bleed left rear
brake line.
(m) Disconnect the actuator checker (SST) and sub±wire har-
ness (SST) from the actuator.
SST 09990±00150, 09990±00480
(n) Connect the 2 connectors to the hydraulic brake booster.
(o) Clear the DTC (See page DI±389).
4. BLEED BRAKE LINE
(a) Connect the vinyl tube to the brake caliper.
(b) Depress the brake pedal several times, then loosen the
bleeder plug with the pedal held down.
(c) At the point when fluid stops coming out, tighten the
bleeder plug, then release the brake pedal.
(d) Repeat (b) and (c) until all the air in the fluid has been bled
out.
(e) Repeat the above procedure to bleed the brake line for
each wheel.
Torque: 11 N´m (110 kgf´cm, 8 ft´lbf)
5. CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR
(a) With the ignition switch OFF, depress the brake pedal
more than 40 times.
HINT:
When a pressure in power supply system is released, reaction
force becomes heavy and stroke becomes shorter.
(b) Remove the reservoir cap. Add brake fluid up to the
ºMAXº line.
Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS NO. 116 DOT3

BR0K9±04
F06046
SST
F01655
SST
F06047
BR±50
± BRAKEHYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER
2158 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
REMOVAL
NOTICE:

Before starting the work, make sure that the ignition
switch is OFF and depress the brake pedal more than
40 times.

As high pressure is applied to the brake actuator tube
No. 1, never deform it.

Until the work is over, do not turn the ignition switch
ON.
1. DRAW OUT FLUID WITH SYRINGE
NOTICE:
Do not let brake fluid remain on a painted surface. Wash it
off immediately.
2. REMOVE NO. 1 UNDER COVER (See page BO±88)
3. REMOVE END PAD AND NO. 1 SAFETY PAD
4. REMOVE NO. 7 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
5. DISCONNECT BRAKE LINES
Using SST, disconnect the 4 brake lines.
SST 09023±00100
Torque: 15 N´m (155 kgf´cm, 11 ft´lbf)
6. DISCONNECT LEFT FRONT WHEEL BRAKE LINE
Using SST, disconnect the left front wheel brake line from the
flexible hose.
SST 09023±00100
Torque: 15 N´m (155 kgf´cm, 11 ft´lbf)
7. REMOVE 2 BRAKE LINE CLAMPS
8. DISCONNECT LEVEL WARNING SWITCH CONNEC-
TOR
9. DISCONNECT 4 CONNECTORS
10. REMOVE PEDAL RETURN SPRING, CLIP AND CLE-
VIS PIN
11. REMOVE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY
(a) Loosen the lock nut, then remove the clevis and lock nut.
Torque: 25 N´m (260 kgf´cm, 19 ft´lbf)
(b) Remove the 4 booster installation nuts.
Torque: 13 N´m (130 kgf´cm, 9 ft´lbf)
(c) Remove the booster assembly and gasket.

CH043±01
B01372
Except Maintenance±Free Battery
B01888
Maintenance±Free BatteryVoltmeter
± CHARGING (2JZ±GE)CHARGING SYSTEM
CH±1
1603 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
CHARGING SYSTEM
ON±VEHICLE INSPECTION
CAUTION:

Check that the battery cables are connected to the
correct terminals.

Disconnect the battery cables when the battery is giv-
en a quick charge.

Do not do tests with a high voltage insulation resis-
tance tester.

Never disconnect the battery while the engine is run-
ning.
1. CHECK BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Check the electrolyte quantity of each cell.
Maintenance±Free Battery:
If under the lower level, replace the battery (or add distilled wa-
ter if possible). Check the charging system.
Except Maintenance±Free Battery:
If under the lower level, add distilled water.
2. Except Maintenance±Free Battery:
CHECK BATTERY SPECIFIC GRAVITY
Check the specific gravity of each cell.
Standard specific gravity: 1.25 ± 1.29 at 20°C (68°F)
If the specific gravity is less than specification, charge the bat-
tery.
3. Maintenance±Free Battery:
CHECK BATTERY POSITIVE VOLTAGE
(a) After having driven the vehicle and in the case that 20
minutes have not passed after having stopped the en-
gine, turn the ignition switch ON and turn on the electrical
system (headlight, blower motor, rear defogger etc.) for
60 seconds to remove the surface charge.
(b) Turn the ignition switch OFF and turn off the electrical sys-
tems.
(c) Measure the battery positive voltage between the nega-
tive (±) and positive (+) terminals of the battery.
Standard voltage: 12.5 ± 12.9 V at 20°C (68°F)
If the voltage is less than specification, charge the battery.
4. CHECK BATTERY TERMINALS AND FUSES
(a) Check that the battery terminals are not loose or cor-
roded.
If the terminals are corroded, clean the terminals.
(b) Check the fusible link and fuses for continuity.

Z03473
Ammeter
Battery
VoltmeterGenerator Disconnect Wire
from Terminal B
B01656
Terminal F
± CHARGING (2JZ±GE)CHARGING SYSTEM
CH±3
1605 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
7. CHECK CHARGE WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT
(a) Warm up the engine and then turn it off.
(b) Turn off all accessories.
(c) Turn the ignition switch ºONº. Check that the charge warn-
ing light is lit.
(d) Start the engine. Check that the light goes off.
If the light does not go off as specified, troubleshoot the charge
light circuit.
8. INSPECT CHARGING CIRCUIT WITHOUT LOAD
HINT:
If a battery/generator tester is available, connect the tester to
the charging circuit as per manufacturer's instructions.
(a) If a tester is not available, connect a voltmeter and amme-
ter to the charging circuit as follows:

Disconnect the wire from terminal B of the genera-
tor, and connect it to the negative (±) probe of the
ammeter.

Connect the positive (+) probe of the ammeter to
terminal B of the generator.

Connect the positive (+) probe of the voltmeter to
terminal B of the generator.

Ground the negative (±) probe of the voltmeter.
(b) Check the charging circuit as follows:
With the engine running from idling to 2,000 rpm, check
the reading on the ammeter and voltmeter.
Standard amperage: 10 A or less
Standard voltage: 13.2 ± 14.8 V
If the voltmeter reading is more than standard voltage, replace
the voltage regulator.
If the voltmeter reading is less than standard voltage, check the
voltage regulator and generator as follows:

With terminal F grounded, start the engine and
check the voltmeter reading of terminal B.

If the voltmeter reading is more than standard volt-
age, replace the voltage regulator.

If the voltmeter reading is less than standard volt-
age, check the generator.
9. INSPECT CHARGING CIRCUIT WITH LOAD
(a) With the engine running at 2,000 rpm, turn on the high
beam headlights and place the heater blower switch at
ºHIº.
(b) Check the reading on the ammeter.
Standard amperage: 30 A or more
If the ammeter reading is less than the standard amperage, re-
pair the generator.
HINT:
If the battery is fully charged, the indication will sometimes be
less than standard amperage.