Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart

2005 Lexus ES 330SECTION Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart

HINT:

If a malfunction code is displayed during the DTC check, check the circuit indicated by the DTC.

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART

DTC Description
DTC C0200/31, C0205/32, C1235/35, C1236/36  RIGHT/LEFT FRONT SPEED SENSOR, FOREIGN MATTER IS ATTACHED ON TIP OF RIGHT/LEFT FRONT SENSOR
DTC C0210/33, C0215/34, C1238/38, C1239/39  RIGHT/LEFT REAR SPEED SENSOR, FOREIGN MATTER IS ATTACHED ON TIP OF RIGHT/LEFT REAR SENSOR
DTC C0226/21, C0236/22, C0246/23, C0256/24, C1225/25  SFR/SFL/SRR/SRL/SMC SOLENOID CIRCUIT
DTC C0273/13, C0274/14, C1361/91  OPEN/SHORT CIRCUIT IN ABS MOTOR RELAY CIRCUIT, SHORT CIRCUIT IN ABS MOTOR FAIL SAFE RELAY CIRCUIT
DTC C0278/11, C0279/12  OPEN/SHORT CIRCUIT IN ABS SOLENOID RELAY CIRCUIT
DTC C1201/51  ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
DTC C1203/53  ECM COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION
DTC C1210/36, C1336/39  ZERO POINT CALIBRATION OF YAW RATE/DECELERATION SENSOR UNDONE
DTC C1223/43  ABS CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
DTC C1224/44  NE SIGNAL CIRCUIT
DTC C1231/31  MALFUNCTION IN STEERING ANGLE SENSOR CIRCUIT
DTC C1232/32, C1234/34, C1243/43, C1244/44, C1245/45, C1381/97  MALFUNCTION IN DECELERATION/YAW RATE SENSOR, OPEN OR SHORT IN DECELERATION SENSOR CIRCUIT, MALFUNCTION IN POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE YAW/DECELERATION SENSOR
DTC C1241/41  LOW BATTERY POSITIVE VOLTAGE
DTC C1246/46  MALFUNCTION IN MASTER CYLINDER PRESSURE SENSOR
DTC C1249/49  OPEN CIRCUIT IN STOP LIGHT SWITCH CIRCUIT
DTC C1251/51  PUMP MOTOR IS LOCKED/OPEN CIRCUIT IN PUMP MOTOR GROUND

DTC chart of ABS: 

Fig 1: DTC Trouble Detection Information Chart (ABS)
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Even after the trouble areas are repaired, the ABS warning light will not go off unless the following operations are performed.

  • *1:
    1. Drive the vehicle at 12 mph (20 km/h) for 30 seconds or more and check that the ABS warning light goes off.
    2. Clear the DTC (see PRE-CHECK  ).
  • *2:
    1. Keep the vehicle in a stationary condition for 5 seconds or more and depress the brake pedal lightly 2 or 3 times.
    2. Drive the vehicle at a vehicle speed of 31 mph (50 km/h) and keep depressing the brake pedal strongly for about 3 seconds.
    3. Repeat the above operation 3 times or more and check that the ABS warning light goes off.
    4. Clear the DTC (see PRE-CHECK  ).

HINT:

In some cases, the hand-held tester cannot be used when ABS warning light remains on.

DTC chart of VSC: 

Fig 2: DTC Trouble Detection Information Chart (VSC)
G02938014Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

HINT:

In some cases, the hand-held tester cannot be used when VSC warning light is always on.

DTC of sensor check function: 

Fig 3: DTC Trouble Detection Information Chart (DTC Sensor Check Function) (1 Of 2)
G02938015Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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