Description & Operation

WARNING: Deactivate air bag system before performing any service operation. For 1996 LX450, see AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT.

LX450 uses Nippondenso 4-brush, solenoid-actuated, reduction gear type starters, equipped with over-running clutches. The brush holder assembly retains 4 brushes and springs in the starter housing.

Reduction gear type starters contain an integral solenoid attached to drive housing, a reduction idler gear and bearing installed into starter housing, and a clutch drive assembly. The clutch drive assembly is mounted to starter housing and is driven by the reduction idler gear from armature shaft. The brush holder assembly retains 4 brushes and 4 springs in the end cover of field frame housing.

Manual transmission vehicles use a clutch start switch and automatic transmission vehicles use a park/neutral switch to energize starter. On models with theft deterrent system, theft deterrent system ECU provides ground for theft de4terrent starter cut relay.