2003 Lexus SC 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Section 540 (Overhead Junction Block): Inspection

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  1. INSPECT OVERHEAD JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY 

    Disconnect the connector from the overhead J/B, and inspect the connector on the wire harness side, as shown.

    If continuity is not as specified, repair or replace the wire harness.

    Fig 1: Identifying Connector From Overhead J/B
    G03486074Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    TESTER CONDITION SPECIFICATION

    Tester connection Condition Specified condition
    1 - Ground Always Continuity
    8 - Ground Always Battery positive voltage
    11 - Ground Ignition switch OFF or ACC No voltage
    11 - Ground Ignition switch ON Battery positive voltage
  2. Overhead J/B side: INSPECT OVERHEAD JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 2: Identifying Overhead Junction Block Assembly
    G03486075Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    OVERHEAD JUNCTION BLOCK CIRCUIT CONTINUITY SPECIFICATION CHART

    Circuit name Tester connection Specified condition
    Power source circuit A8-B6-E6 Continuity
    Power source circuit A11-B8-G1 Continuity
    Ground circuit A1-B2-E8-D3-F1 Continuity
    Microphone circuit A2-B10-G4 Continuity
    Microphone circuit A3-B9-G2 Continuity
    Mayday switch circuit A13-B7-F4 Continuity
    Mayday switch circuit A7-B4-F3 Continuity
    Mayday switch circuit A14-B3-F12 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the overhead J/B assembly.

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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.