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.

      Each Door ECU: 

      Fig 1: Hand-Held Tester Val Uses
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    OK: 

    "ON" (lock switch is pressed) 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 (OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE - DOOR ECU) (OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE OR DOOR ECU - BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the D25, F17, R12 and R15 door ECU connectors.
    2. Disconnect the F21, F22, R33 and R34 outside door handle connectors.
    3. Measure the resistance between the wire harness side connectors.

      Standard: 

      Driver side 

      Fig 2: Resistance Specifications (1 Of 4)
      G01444321Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Passenger side 

      Fig 3: Resistance Specifications (2 Of 4)
      G01444322Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Rear LH 

      Fig 4: Resistance Specifications (3 Of 4)
      G01444323Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Rear RH 

      Fig 5: Resistance Specifications (4 Of 4)
      G01444324Courtesy 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.