2005 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 steps  3,  4 and  6.
  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 
  2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK AND SYMPTOM CHECK (See  CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK   ) 
  3. INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LARGE-SCALE MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (BEAN) 
    1. Use the hand-held tester (with CAN VIM) to check for normal function of the multiplex communication system.
      1. (ECU not connected, communication line malfunctioning) Without code outputs, proceed to A.
      2. (ECU not connected, 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 

  4. CHECK FOR DTCS (See  DTC CHECK/CLEAR   ) 
    1. Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output.
    2. Delete the DTC.
    3. Recheck for DTCs. Try to prompt the DTC by simulating the original activity that the DTC suggests.
      1. If the DTC does not reoccur, proceed to A.
      2. If the DTC reoccurs, proceed to B.

    B: Go to step   6 

    A: Go to next step 

  5. (See  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE   ) 
    1. If the fault is not listed on the problem symptoms table, proceed to A.
    2. If the fault is listed on the problem symptoms table, proceed to B.

    B: Go to step   7 

    A: Go to next step 

  6. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING 
    1. (see DATA LIST/ACTIVE TEST  )
      1. Inspection with the hand-held tester (with CAN VIM) (DATA LIST)
      2. Inspection with the hand-held tester (with CAN VIM) (ACTIVE TEST)
    2. (see ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  )
    3. (see INSPECTION  )
    4. (see TERMINALS OF ECU  )
  7. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE 
  8. CONFIRMATION TEST 

    END 

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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.

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