2006 Lexus SC 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

On-Vehicle Inspection

  1. CHECK SHIFT LOCK OPERATION 
    1. Move the shift lever to P.
    2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
    3. Check that the shift lever cannot be moved to any position other than P.
    4. Turn the ignition switch ON, depress the brake pedal and check that the shift lever can be moved to the other positions.
  2. CHECK SHIFT LOCK RELEASE LINK OPERATION 
    1. When operating the shift lever with the shift lock release button pressed, check that the lever can be moved to any position other than P.

    If the results are not as specified, check the shift lever.

  3. CHECK KEY INTERLOCK OPERATION 
    1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    2. Depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever to any position other than P.
    3. Check that the ignition switch cannot be turned OFF.
    4. Move the shift lever to P, turn the ignition switch OFF and check that the key can be removed.

    If the results are not as specified, inspect the shift lock control unit.

  4. CHECK SHIFT LOCK CONTROL ECU SUB-ASSY 
    1. Measure the voltage of the connector.

      HINT:

      Do not disconnect the shift lock control ECU connector.

      Fig 1: Identifying Shift Lock Control ECU Connector Terminals
      G02954582Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard: 

      Fig 2: Tester Connection Specified Condition Table
      G02954583Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance of the connector.

    HINT:

    Do not disconnect the shift lock control ECU connector.

    Standard: 

    TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION TABLE

    Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
    7 (E) - Body ground Always Below 1 ohms
    Fig 3: Identifying Shift Lock Control ECU Connector Terminals
    G02954584Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    If the result is not as specified, replace the shift lock control ECU sub-assy.

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  • • 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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