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.
2002 Lexus SC 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
- VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
- GO TO NEXT STEP
- CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK AND SYMPTOM CHECK (See
CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK )
- GO TO NEXT STEP
- INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LARGE-SCALE BODY MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (BEAN)
- Check there is no abnormality in the communication system by inspecting the communication function of the body multiplex communication system with LEXUS hand-held tester.
- (ECU unconnected, communication line abnormal) Without code outputs, proceed to "A".
- (ECU unconnected, communication line abnormal) With code outputs, proceed to "B".
- B: GO TO MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING )
- A: GO TO NEXT STEP
- Check there is no abnormality in the communication system by inspecting the communication function of the body multiplex communication system with LEXUS hand-held tester.
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHECK(See
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART )
- Check a DTC and note it if a code is output.
- Delete the DTC.
- Check if the DTC will be output once again, when the problem symptom is simulated based on the noted code.
- When no code is output (symptom check and simulation is possible), proceed to "A".
- When no code is output (symptom check and simulation is impossible), proceed to "B".
- B: GO TO STEP 7
- A: GO TO NEXT STEP
- PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE(See
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE )
- Without an applicable symptoms table, proceed to "A".
- With an applicable symptoms table, proceed to "B".
- B: GO TO STEP 7
- A: GO TO NEXT STEP
- ACCORDING TO PROBLEM SYMPTOM, PERFORM TROUBLESHOOTING
- PRE-CHECK (See
PRE-CHECK )
- Inspection with LEXUS hand-held tester (ECU data monitor)
- Inspection with LEXUS hand-held tester (Active test)
- TERMINAL OF ECU (See TERMINALS OF ECU )
- INSPECTION (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE )
- GO TO NEXT STEP
- PRE-CHECK (See
PRE-CHECK )
- ADJUSTMENT, REPAIR OR REPLACE
- GO TO NEXT STEP
- END
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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.
