Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2007 Lexus ES 350FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Inspection Procedure
- INSPECT ENGINE SWITCH
- Remove the engine switch.
- Apply battery voltage between the terminals of the switch, and check the illumination condition of the switch.NOTE:
- If the positive (+) lead and the negative (-) lead are incorrectly connected, the engine switch indicator will not illuminate.
- If the voltage is too low, the indicator will not illuminate.
OK
ENGINE SWITCH MEASUREMENT CONDITIONMeasurement Condition Specified Condition Battery positive (+) → Terminal 11 (SWIL)
Battery negative (-) → Terminal 4 (COM) or 5 (GND)Illuminates Battery positive (+) → Terminal 12 (INDS)
Battery negative (-) → Terminal 4 (COM) or 5 (GND)Illuminates Battery positive (+) → Terminal 13 (INDW)
Battery negative (-) → Terminal 4 (COM) or 5 (GND)Illuminates
NG: REPLACE ENGINE SWITCH
OK: Go to Next Step
- CHECK WIRE HARNESS (ENGINE SWITCH - MAIN BODY ECU AND BODY GROUND)
- Disconnect the E68 switch connector.
- Disconnect the E61 ECU connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONTester Connection Condition Specified Condition E68-11 (SWIL) - E61-25 (SWIL) Always Below 1 Ω E68-12 (INDS) - E61-15 (INDS) Always Below 1 Ω E68-13 (INDW) - E61-14 (INDW) Always Below 1 Ω E68-5 (GND) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω E68-4 (COM) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω E68-11 (SWIL) or E61-25 (SWIL) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher E68-12 (INDS) or E61-15 (INDS) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher E68-13 (INDW) or E61-14 (INDW) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU
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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.
