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.
2001 Lexus LS 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Brake Pad Indicator Sensor Circuit
NOTE:
If LEXUS scan tool is available, start test from step 1. If this scan tool is not available, start test from step 2.
- Using scan tool, check brake pad sensor circuit using DATA LIST. If brake pad sensor is okay, go to next test listed in appropriate SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS table under TROUBLE SHOOTING . If brake pad sensor is not okay, go to next step.
- Disconnect brake pad sensor wear indicator 2-pin connector. Check continuity between connector terminals. If continuity is present, sensor is okay. Go to next step. If continuity is not present, replace sensor.
- Check circuits for faults between brake pad sensor wear indicator and body No. 3 ECU. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . Repair or replace as necessary. If circuits are okay, go to next test listed in BODY NO. 3 CONTROL SYSTEM table under TROUBLE SHOOTING .
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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.