How to tell if your IS200 has an LSD or not
How to tell if your IS200 has an LSD or not
18-05-2016, 08:18 AM
The sure way to tell is to check the manufacturer's VIN plate, located on the bulkhead at the back of the engine bay. Here's a picture of mine :
![[Image: IMG_2649_edited-1.jpg]](http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/SteveHammatt/IMG_2649_edited-1.jpg)
The bottom line is the relevant one here. This is a coding that represents the paint code/trim/transmission etc. The specification of the "axle" is represented by the third group of characters. It will say either A02A or A02B. If it says "A" it's an open diff, and "B" means it's an LSD. Mine says "A02B" so it has an LSD.
Just for interest, on mine the first bit is the paint code (1C0 - Platinum Ice), I don't know what the second bit is for, think it's the trim (LB20), the third bit is the "axle" (above), and the fourth bit is the gearbox (J160 manual gearbox).
Of course, all this is about whether your car has a factory-fit LSD. It's possible that someone could have changed the diff as an after-market modification.
Edited 03-07-2009, 12:05 PM by steviewevie.
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steviewevie
18-05-2016, 08:18 AM #1This is a common question, regarding how to tell if a particular IS200 has a limited-slip diff or not. This can be tricky, e.g. Sport models should have them, but it's not always obvious if a car is a Sport or is an S/SE with added bits.
The sure way to tell is to check the manufacturer's VIN plate, located on the bulkhead at the back of the engine bay. Here's a picture of mine :
The bottom line is the relevant one here. This is a coding that represents the paint code/trim/transmission etc. The specification of the "axle" is represented by the third group of characters. It will say either A02A or A02B. If it says "A" it's an open diff, and "B" means it's an LSD. Mine says "A02B" so it has an LSD.
Just for interest, on mine the first bit is the paint code (1C0 - Platinum Ice), I don't know what the second bit is for, think it's the trim (LB20), the third bit is the "axle" (above), and the fourth bit is the gearbox (J160 manual gearbox).
Of course, all this is about whether your car has a factory-fit LSD. It's possible that someone could have changed the diff as an after-market modification.
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
29-12-2016, 02:24 PM
steviewevie This is a common question, regarding how to tell if a particular IS200 has a limited-slip diff or not. This can be tricky, e.g. Sport models should have them, but it's not always obvious if a car is a Sport or is an S/SE with added bits.
The sure way to tell is to check the manufacturer's VIN plate, located on the bulkhead at the back of the engine bay. Here's a picture of mine :
The bottom line is the relevant one here. This is a coding that represents the paint code/trim/transmission etc. The specification of the "axle" is represented by the third group of characters. It will say either A02A or A02B. If it says "A" it's an open diff, and "B" means it's an LSD. Mine says "A02B" so it has an LSD.
Just for interest, on mine the first bit is the paint code (1C0 - Platinum Ice), I don't know what the second bit is for, think it's the trim (LB20), the third bit is the "axle" (above), and the fourth bit is the gearbox (J160 manual gearbox).
Of course, all this is about whether your car has a factory-fit LSD. It's possible that someone could have changed the diff as an after-market modification.
Ok but how would you know if it was not attached to a car and say it was on ebay or in a breakers
Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
steviewevie This is a common question, regarding how to tell if a particular IS200 has a limited-slip diff or not. This can be tricky, e.g. Sport models should have them, but it's not always obvious if a car is a Sport or is an S/SE with added bits.
The sure way to tell is to check the manufacturer's VIN plate, located on the bulkhead at the back of the engine bay. Here's a picture of mine :
The bottom line is the relevant one here. This is a coding that represents the paint code/trim/transmission etc. The specification of the "axle" is represented by the third group of characters. It will say either A02A or A02B. If it says "A" it's an open diff, and "B" means it's an LSD. Mine says "A02B" so it has an LSD.
Just for interest, on mine the first bit is the paint code (1C0 - Platinum Ice), I don't know what the second bit is for, think it's the trim (LB20), the third bit is the "axle" (above), and the fourth bit is the gearbox (J160 manual gearbox).
Of course, all this is about whether your car has a factory-fit LSD. It's possible that someone could have changed the diff as an after-market modification.
Ok but how would you know if it was not attached to a car and say it was on ebay or in a breakers
Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
29-12-2016, 02:39 PM
Moley Ok but how would you know if it was not attached to a car and say it was on ebay or in a breakers
the only way is to take the back off and have a look mate
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Sparkystav
29-12-2016, 02:39 PM #3Moley Ok but how would you know if it was not attached to a car and say it was on ebay or in a breakers
the only way is to take the back off and have a look mate
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29-12-2016, 02:51 PM
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yip because of the type of diff turning one side and watching for the other side going the same way doesn't work...unless you can spin it very very fast.lol
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29-12-2016, 02:53 PM
Sparkystav the only way is to take the back off and have a look mate
And what would you see :tongue_smilie:
Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
Sparkystav the only way is to take the back off and have a look mate
And what would you see :tongue_smilie:
Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
29-12-2016, 02:57 PM
Moley And what would you see :tongue_smilie:
on a LSD you'd see
![[Image: DSC00378-1.jpg]](http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/Sparkystav/DIff/DSC00378-1.jpg)
basically on both you'll see the same thing in the middle, but the LSD will have little cogs inside of it you can see through holes in the side. the normal one wont have little cogs
Edited 10-02-2010, 12:33 AM by Sparkystav.
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Sparkystav
29-12-2016, 02:57 PM #6Moley And what would you see :tongue_smilie:
on a LSD you'd see
basically on both you'll see the same thing in the middle, but the LSD will have little cogs inside of it you can see through holes in the side. the normal one wont have little cogs
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29-12-2016, 03:00 PM
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TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more
something that looks like this
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more
29-12-2016, 03:02 PM
Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
Ok cheers for that , all we need to do is find one
Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
29-12-2016, 03:04 PM
Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
Thats a bit spoookeeeeeeeeey both of yous posted the same pic
Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
29-12-2016, 03:09 PM
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29-12-2016, 03:09 PM #10lol its my pic from when i took mine apart!
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