2002 Lexus SC 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Inspection Procedure

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  1. READ VALUE OF HAND-HELD TESTER 
    1. Connect the hand-held tester (with CAN VIM) to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON and press the hand-held tester main switch ON.
    3. Select the items below in the DATA LIST and read the displays on the hand-held tester.

      Door ECU (Driver side, Passenger side, Rear LH, Rear RH): 

      Fig 1: Hand-Held Tester Values Chart
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    OK: 

    "ON" (sensor is touched) appears on the screen. 

    NG: Go to step 2 

    OK: Go to next step 

    PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN ON PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE (See  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  ) 

  2. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (DOOR OSCILLATOR - DOOR ECU) (DOOR OSCILLATOR OR DOOR ECU - BODY GROUND) 
    Fig 2: Identifying Wire Harness Door Oscillator - Door ECU
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    1. Disconnect the D25, F17, R12 and R15 door ECU connectors.
    2. Disconnect the D34, D35, D36 and D37 door oscillator connectors.
    3. Measure the resistance between the wire harness side connectors.

      Standard: 

      Driver side 

      Fig 3: Resistance Specifications (1 Of 4)
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      Passenger side 

      Fig 4: Resistance Specifications (2 Of 4)
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      Rear LH 

      Fig 5: Resistance Specifications (3 Of 4)
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      Rear RH 

      Fig 6: Resistance Specifications (4 Of 4)
      G01444313Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPLACE OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. INSPECT DOOR OSCILLATOR 
    1. Measure the volt (1 age between wire harness side connectors.

      Standard: 

      Driver side 

      Fig 7: Voltage Specifications (1 Of 4)
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      Passenger side 

      Fig 8: Voltage Specifications (2 Of 4)
      G01444315Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Rear LH 

      Fig 9: Voltage Specifications (3 Of 4)
      G01444316Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Rear RH 

      Fig 10: Voltage Specifications (4 Of 4)
      G01444317Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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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.