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2006 Lexus GS 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Vehicle Stability Control System: Calibration
- DESCRIPTION
- After replacing the VSC relevant components or performing "Front wheel alignment adjustment", clear and read the sensor calibration data.
- Follow the chart to perform calibration.CALIBRATION PERFORMING CHART
Replacing Parts / Operation Necessary Operation Skid Control ECU Yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration. Yaw Rate and Acceleration Sensor - Clearing zero point calibration data.
- Yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration.
Front Wheel Alignment Adjustment - Clearing zero point calibration data.
- Yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration.
- CLEAR ZERO POINT CALIBRATION (WHEN USING INTELLIGENT TESTER:)
- Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Operate the intelligent tester to erase the codes (select "RESET MEMORY").
HINT:
Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for further details.
- Using the intelligent tester, perform zero point calibration of the yaw rate and acceleration sensor.
- PREFORM ZERO POINT CALIBRATION OF YAW RATE AND ACCELERATION SENSOR (WHEN USING INTELLIGENT TESTER:) NOTE:
- While obtaining the zero point, do not vibrate the vehicle by tilting, moving or shaking it and keep it stationary. (Do not start the engine.)
- Be sure to do this on a level surface (with an inclination of less than 1 degree).
- Procedures for test mode.
- Check that the steering wheel is centered and move the shift lever to the P position.NOTE: DTC C1210/36 and C1336/39 will be recorded if the shift lever is not in the P position (See DTC C1201/51 ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION ).
- Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Set the intelligent tester to test mode (select "TEST MODE").
HINT:
Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual for further details.
- Check that the steering wheel is centered and move the shift lever to the P position.
- Obtain the zero point of the yaw rate and acceleration sensor.
- Keep the vehicle stationary on a level surface for 2 seconds or more.
- Check that the VSC warning light blinks and "VSC TEST MODE" is displayed on the multi information display (test mode).
HINT:
- If the VSC warning light does not blink and/or "VSC TEST MODE" is not displayed on the multi information display, perform zero point calibration again.
- The zero point calibration is performed only once after the system enters the test mode.
- Calibration cannot be performed again until the stored data is cleared once.
- Turn the engine switch off and disconnect the intelligent tester.
- CLEAR ZERO POINT CALIBRATION (WHEN USING SST CHECK WIRE:)
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Using SST, connect and disconnect terminals TS and CG of the DLC3 4 times or more within 8 seconds.
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- Check that the multi information display indicates the normal system code.
- Remove the SST from the terminals of the DLC3.
- Using a check wire, perform zero point calibration of the yaw rate and acceleration sensor.
- PERFORM ZERO POINT CALIBRATION OF YAW RATE AND ACCELERATION SENSOR (WHEN USING SST CHECK WIRE:) NOTE:
- While obtaining the zero point, do not vibrate the vehicle by tilting, moving or shaking it and keep it stationary. (Do not start the engine.)
- Be sure to do this on a level surface (with an inclination of less than 1 degree).
- Procedures for test mode.
- Turn the engine switch off.
- Using SST, connect terminals TS and CG of the DLC3.
SST 09843-18040
- Check that the steering wheel is centered and move the shift lever to the P position.NOTE: DTC C1210/36 and C1336/39 will be recorded if the shift lever is not in the P position (See DTC C1201/51 ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION ).
- Obtain the zero point of the yaw rate and acceleration sensor.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Keep the vehicle stationary on a level surface for 2 seconds or more.
- Check that the VSC warning light blinks and "VSC TEST MODE" is displayed on the multi information display (test mode).
HINT:
- If the VSC warning light does not blink and/or "VSC TEST MODE" is not displayed on the multi information display, perform zero point calibration again.
- The zero point calibration is performed only once after the system enters the test mode.
- Calibration cannot be performed again until the stored data is cleared once.
- Turn the engine switch off and disconnect the SST from the DLC3.
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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.
