Inspection Procedure

2006 Lexus SC 430SECTION Inspection Procedure
  1. INSPECT FUSE (D-IG, AM1, MPX-B2, D/C CUT) 
    1. Remove the AM1 and D-IG fuses from the driver side J/B.
    2. Remove the D/C CUT fuse from the engine room No. 1 R/B.
    3. Remove the MPX-B2 fuse from the passenger side J/B.
    4. Measure the resistance of the fuses.

    Standard: Below 1 Ω 

    NG: REPLACE FUSE 

    OK: GO TO NEXT STEP 

  2. INSPECT RELAY (Marking: IG1) 
    1. Remove the relay from the driver side J/B.
    2. Measure the resistance of the relay.

      Standard: 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      3 - 5 10 kΩ or higher
      3 - 5 Below 1 Ω (when battery voltage is applied to terminals 1 and 2)
      Fig 1: Identifying Relay Test terminals
      G04106826Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPLACE RELAY 

    OK: GO TO NEXT STEP 

  3. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (COMBINATION METER ASSY - BATTERY AND BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect C8 meter connector.
    2. Measure the voltage and resistance of the wire harness side connector.

      Standard: 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      C8-12 (ES) - Body ground Below 1 Ω
      C8-13 (B) - Body ground 10 to 14 V
      Fig 2: Identifying C8 Meter Connector
      G04106556Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: EPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    OK: GO TO NEXT STEP 

  4. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (DRIVER SIDE J/B - BATTERY AND BODY GROUND) 
    1. Remove the IG1 relay from the driver side J/B.
    2. Disconnect the C8 meter connector.
    3. Measure the voltage and resistance of the wire harness connectors.

      Standard: 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      J/B IG1 relay terminal 3 - C8-1 (IG)+ Always Below 1 Ω
      J/B IG1 relay terminal 2 - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      J/B IG1 relay terminal 1 - Body ground Ignition switch ON 10 to 14 V
      J/B IG1 relay terminal 5 - Body ground Always 10 to 14 V
      Fig 3: Identifying IG1 Relay And C8 Meter Connector
      G04106557Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    OK: REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSY (See  COMBINATION METER ASSY  ) 

RENDER: 1.0x

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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.