1997 Lexus LX 450FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Cruise Control Systems DTCS

CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS DTCS

OEM Code Test Procedures Description
11 (2), 4(4) Overcurrent/Short In Motor Ckt
12 (2),46(4) Open In Magnetic Clutch Ckt Or Overcurrent/Short In Magnetic Clutch Ckt
13 (2),4(4) Open Or Short In Potentiometer Ckt
14 (2),4(4) Mechanical Trouble (With Open In Motor Ckt)
15 (2),4(4) Close Side Open Trouble (Motor Disconnected)
21 (2),5(4) Open In Vehicle Speed Sensor Signal Ckt
23 (5) (2),5(3), (4) Vehicle Speed Sensor Signal Abnormal
32 (2),3(4) Short In Cruise Control Switch Ckt
41 (4) Continuous Current In Open Motor Ckt
42 13(2), (3) Mechanical Trouble At Low Voltage
51 9(2), (4) Short In Idle Signal Circuit
Normal (2),367(3),4(4) Indicator Light Flashes 5 Times, CC System Cannot Be Set Or Does Not Operate
(1) Perform test numbers in order given.
(2) Check wiring harness and connectors.
(3) Check speed control cable function.
(4) Check CC ECU. See PIN VOLTAGE TESTS Replace CC ECU as necessary.
(5) If speed set can be maintained when speed control switch is again set to SET/COAST position, there is no malfunction.
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