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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLEXUS2006RX 400H AWD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) HYBRIDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRESTRAINTS AND SAFETY SYSTEMSAIR BAG SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONCOMPONENT TESTS AND GENERAL DIAGNOSTICSSYMPTOM SIMULATION
2006 Lexus RX 400h AWD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) Hybrid
Symptom Simulation
2006 Lexus RX 400h AWD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) HybridSECTION Symptom Simulation
SYMPTOM SIMULATION
HINT: The most difficult case in troubleshooting is when no symptoms occur. In such cases, a thorough customer problem analysis must be carried out. Then the same or similar conditions and environment in which the problem occurred in the customer's vehicle should be simulated. No matter how experienced or skilled a technician may be, if he proceeds to troubleshoot without confirming the problem symptoms, he will likely overlook something important and make a wrong guess at some points in the repair operation. This leads to a standstill in troubleshooting.
a. Vibration method: When vibration seems to be the major cause.
HINT: Perform the simulation method only during the primary check period (for approximately 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON position).
1. Slightly vibrate the part of the sensor considered to be the problem with your fingers and check whether the malfunction occurs.
HINT: Shaking the relays too strongly may result in open relays.
2. Slightly shake the connector vertically and horizontally.
3. Slightly shake the wire harness vertically and horizontally. The connector joint and fulcrum of the vibration are the major areas to be checked thoroughly.
HINT: The most difficult case in troubleshooting is when no symptoms occur. In such cases, a thorough customer problem analysis must be carried out. Then the same or similar conditions and environment in which the problem occurred in the customer's vehicle should be simulated. No matter how experienced or skilled a technician may be, if he proceeds to troubleshoot without confirming the problem symptoms, he will likely overlook something important and make a wrong guess at some points in the repair operation. This leads to a standstill in troubleshooting.
a. Vibration method: When vibration seems to be the major cause.
HINT: Perform the simulation method only during the primary check period (for approximately 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON position).
1. Slightly vibrate the part of the sensor considered to be the problem with your fingers and check whether the malfunction occurs.
HINT: Shaking the relays too strongly may result in open relays.
2. Slightly shake the connector vertically and horizontally.
3. Slightly shake the wire harness vertically and horizontally. The connector joint and fulcrum of the vibration are the major areas to be checked thoroughly.
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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.