Lex sc400 revs when slowing down

Asked by oakpal Feb 12, 2018 at 02:38 PM about the 1997 Lexus SC 400 RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

When I start to slow down for a traffic light, my 97
sc400 starts to rev up like someone is stepping on
the gas. Braking only slows it down and it still
moves forward slowly with brakes fully applied.
Putting the car in neutral let the engine rev and drop
down to normal idle. The part that worries me is the
fact that the brakes do not stop the car and the
engines continues to rev up.  Just wondering. No
codes are shown with meter.

1 Answer

I would look under the hood in case the throttle cable is caught on something.

Your Answer:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1997 Lexus SC

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    tm2001
    Reputation
    1,560
  • #2
    GuruXSNP
    Reputation
    1,000
  • #3
    GuruLRX4
    Reputation
    680
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Lexus LS
108 Great Deals out of 1,514 listings starting at $1,795
Used Lexus GS
75 Great Deals out of 933 listings starting at $3,250
Used Chevrolet Corvette
789 Great Deals out of 14,451 listings starting at $3,900
Used Lexus ES
420 Great Deals out of 6,653 listings starting at $2,495
Used Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
98 Great Deals out of 2,214 listings starting at $5,199
Used Lexus LX
42 Great Deals out of 1,301 listings starting at $7,990
Used Ford Mustang
987 Great Deals out of 19,514 listings starting at $2,995
Used Porsche 911
418 Great Deals out of 4,440 listings starting at $15,950
Used Toyota Supra
28 Great Deals out of 595 listings starting at $35,997

Used Cars for Sale

2009 Lexus SC For Sale
3 listings starting at $22,850
2008 Lexus SC For Sale
23 listings starting at $9,000
2007 Lexus SC For Sale
11 listings starting at $8,990
2006 Lexus SC For Sale
4 Great Deals out of 37 listings starting at $7,499

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.