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.
2004 Lexus LS 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
HINT:
- Use this procedure to troubleshoot the power window control system.
- The hand-held tester (with CAN VIM) should be used in step 3, 4 and 6.
- VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
- CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK AND SYMPTOM CHECK (See CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK )
- INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LARGE-SCALE MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (BEAN)
- Use the hand-held tester (with CAN VIM) to check for normal function of the multiplex communication system.
- (ECU unconnected, communication line malfunctioning) Without code outputs, proceed to A.
- (ECU unconnected, communication line malfunctioning) With code outputs, proceed to B.
B: Go to MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SECTION (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING )
A: Go to next step.
- DTC CHECK (See
DTC CHECK/CLEAR )
- Check for DTC and note any codes that are output.
- Delete the DTC.
- Recheck for DTCs. Try to prompt the DTC by simulating the original activity that the DTC suggests.
- If the DTC does not reoccur, proceed to A.
- If the DTC reoccurs, proceed to B.
B: Go to step 6
A: Go to next step.
- PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE (See
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE )
- If the fault is not listed on the problem symptoms table, proceed to A.
- If the fault is listed on the problem symptoms table, proceed to B.
B: Go to step 7
A: Go to next step.
- OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
- DATA LIST/ACTIVE TEST (see
DATA LIST/ACTIVE TEST ).
- Inspection with the hand-held tester (with CAN VIM) (DATA LIST).
- Inspection with the hand-held tester (with CAN VIM) (ACTIVE TEST).
- On-vehicle inspection (see ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION ).
- Inspection (see INSPECTION ).
- Terminal of ECU (see TERMINALS OF ECU ).
- DATA LIST/ACTIVE TEST (see
DATA LIST/ACTIVE TEST ).
- ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE
- CONFIRMATION TEST
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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.
