Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Lexus LS 400FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions
MULTIPLEX DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) DEFINITION
| OBD-II DTC/2-Digit DTC | Description | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| B1211/11 | Driver's Door ECU To Body ECU Communication | ||
| B1212/12 | Passenger's Front Door ECU To Body ECU Communication | ||
| B1213/13 | Tilt/Telescopic ECU To Body ECU Communication | ||
| B1214/14 | Door System Bus Communication Circuit Is Short To Power | ||
| B1215/15 | Door System Bus Communication Circuit Short To Ground | ||
| B1216/16 | Right Rear Door ECU To Body ECU Communication | ||
| B1217/17 | Left Rear Door ECU To Body ECU Communication | ||
| B1221/21 | (1) Power Window Master Switch Circuit | ||
| B1222/22 | (1) Driver's Door Lock Control Switch Circuit | ||
| B1223/23 | (1) Passenger's Front Window Switch Circuit | ||
| B1224/24 | (1) Passenger's Door Lock Control Switch Circuit | ||
| B1225/25 | (1) Right Rear Window Switch Circuit | ||
| B1226/26 | (1) Left Rear Window Switch Circuit | ||
| B1231/31 | Driver's Jam Protection Limit Switch Circuit | ||
| B1232/32 | Driver's Jam Protection Pulse Switch Circuit | ||
| B1233/33 | Passenger's Front Jam Protection Limit Switch Circuit | ||
| B1234/34 | Passenger's Front Jam Protection Pulse Switch Circuit | ||
| B1235/35 | Right Rear Jam Protection Limit Switch Circuit | ||
| B1236/36 | Right Rear Jam Protection Pulse Switch Circuit | ||
| B1237/37 | Left Rear Jam Protection Limit Switch Circuit | ||
| B1238/38 | Left Rear Jam Protection Pulse Switch Circuit | ||
| B1241/41 | Body ECU Switch Circuit Diagnosis | ||
| B1242/42 | Wireless Door Lock Tuner Circuit Malfunction | ||
| B1243/43 | GSW Terminal Circuit Malfunction | ||
| B1244/44 | Light Sensor Circuit Malfunction | ||
| B1261/61 | ECM To Body ECU Communication | ||
| B1262/62 | A/C Control Assembly To Body ECU Communication | ||
| B1266/66 | Instrument Panel System Bus Communication Circuit Short To Power | ||
| B1267/67 | Instrument Panel System Bus Communication Circuit Short To Ground | ||
| B1271/71 | Combination Meter ECU To Body ECU Communication | ||
| B1272/72 | Power Seat ECU (W/Memory Seat) To Body ECU Communication | ||
| B1273/73 | Sliding Roof Control Relay To Body ECU Communication | ||
| B1275/75 | Accessory Bus Buffer To Body ECU Communication | ||
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Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.