2007 Lexus GX 470FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

The intelligent tester can be used at step  3,  4,  6,  10,  13, and  16.

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 
  2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS 
  3. CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA 
  4. CLEAR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA 
  5. PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION 
  6. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Check for output DTCs.

      HINT:

      The ECU of this system is connected to the CAN communication system. Therefore, before starting troubleshooting, make sure to check that there is no trouble in the CAN communication system.

    Result 

    RESULT TABLE

    Condition Proceed to
    CAN communication system DTC is not output A
    CAN communication system DTC is output B

    B: INSPECT CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

    A: Go to Next Step 

  7. DTC CHECK AND CLEAR 
  8. PROBLEM SYMPTOM SIMULATION 

    Result 

    RESULT TABLE

    Condition Proceed to
    Symptom does not occur A
    Symptom occurs B

    B: GO TO STEP   10 

    A: Go to Next Step 

  9. SYMPTOM SIMULATION 
  10. DTC CHECK (OTHER THAN CAN SYSTEM DTC) 

    Result 

    RESULT TABLE

    Condition Proceed to
    DTC is not output A
    DTC is output B

    B: GO TO STEP   12 

    A: Go to Next Step 

  11. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    NEXT: GO TO STEP   13 

  12. DTC TABLE 
  13. CIRCUIT INSPECTION 
  14. IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM 
  15. REPAIR OR REPLACE 
  16. CONFIRMATION TEST 

    NEXT: END 

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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.

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