P1340high severityPowertrain
Igniter Circuit Malfunction No. 8
on 1996 Lexus LS 400 4.0L V8 · RWD
What this code means
The ECM is not receiving the IGF signal from ignition coil No. 8 on V8 engines.
Symptoms
- CEL
- Misfire cylinder 8
- Rough idle
- Power loss
Common causes
- Faulty ignition coil
- Damaged harness
- Corroded connector
- Faulty spark plug
Diagnostic steps
- Test coil resistance
- Swap coils
- Check spark plug
- Inspect wiring
Repair notes
Replace ignition coil No. 8.
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