Loss Of Generator Belt

pughpa · September 11, 2004

The generator (serpentine) belt came off and damaged the connector and pulled apart the wires to the engine's No. 1 cam position sensor.

The belt has been replaced and the wires to the sensor have been reconnected, but the engine will not start. I can't find any other damage.

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance !!

Whitebeam · September 12, 2004

Best thing would be to get a diagnostic code readout - this may give you a clue about what is wrong.

It would also be worth asking in the US forums (from the --LOC Network-- dropdown at the top of the page).

Good luck getting it sorted.

pughpa · September 12, 2004

How do you "get" the codes?

Whitebeam · September 12, 2004

Diagnostic codes are read with a diagnostic computer which plugs into a socket under the steering wheel. All dealers and most garages should have one, problem will be getting the car to the machine as its not a runner.

The other option would be to buy / borrow / hire one. This site has some background.

As above, it would be worth asking on the US forums as there's a chance someone there would know more about US LS's (this section is mostly UK owners) and where you might get some more information on the problem.

Good luck.

ColinBarber · September 12, 2004

shouldn't need an obd-ii reader for a 1996 model.

maneesh · September 13, 2004

See this link - hope it helps. You will need to find an Obd2 code reader from somewhere to find out diagnostic codes.

http://www.troublecodes.net/Lexus/

Just to help others, on Mk1 and Mk2 models you can actually get diagnostic codes without buying any scanning tools. The instructions are on the link.

ColinBarber · September 13, 2004

OBD-II became a standard in the US in 1996 but not in Europe until 2000. Most Toyotas in Europe seem to have had it since 1998, I doubt you would need it for a 1996 Euro LS400, hopefully the MK1 and MK2 procedure should work.