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 SC 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Inspection Procedure
- CHECK DTC OUTPUT
- Check that the DTC B1221 is output when power window master switch is operated.
HINT:
- If B1221 is output when the switch is not operated, it is detected the switch sticking.
- If B1221 is not output when switch is operated, it is detected that the switch contact condition is bad.
- NG: GO TO (See FLOW CHART )
- OK: Go to next step.
- Check that the DTC B1221 is output when power window master switch is operated.
- READ VALUE OF HAND-HELD TESTER
- Check the power window master switch condition by the data monitor.
Standard: (Driver door ECU)
- OK: Go to step 5
- NG: Go to next step.
- Check the power window master switch condition by the data monitor.
- CHECK POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSY
- Remove the power window master switch.
- Check the continuity between the terminals when the power window switch for driver door is operated.
Standard:
- NG: REPLACE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSY
- OK: Go to next step.
- CHECK WIRE HARNESS (POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH - ECU)
- Disconnect the master switch and D17 ECU connectors.
- Check the continuity between the connector terminals of master switch and ECU.
Standard:
- NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
- OK: Go to next step.
REPLACE MULTIPLEX NETWORK DOOR ECU FRONT LH
- PERFORM ACTIVE TEST BY HAND-HELD TESTER
- Check the power window operation by the active test.
Standard: (Driver)
- OK: REPLACE MULTIPLEX NETWORK DOOR ECU FRONT LH
- NG: Go to next step.
- Check the power window operation by the active test.
- CHECK POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSY LH NOTE:
- Be sure not to apply the battery voltage to terminal 2, 5 and 6 of the power window regulator motor assembly LH connector, because it might damage the pulse sensor and the limit switch.
- Be sure to reset the power window regulator motor assembly (Initial position setting of the limit switch) when the power window regulator motor assembly LH is Installed to the regulator.
- Work must be done with the power window regulator and door glass installed to the vehicle.
- Check that the motor operates smoothly when the battery voltage is applied to each terminal of the connector.
Standard:
Factory Service Tools
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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.
