2007 Lexus LX 470FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Inspection Procedure

  1. CHECK ECM (+B VOLTAGE) 
    1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    2. Measure the voltage of the ECM connectors.

      Standard voltage 

      VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      E10-1 (+B) - E6-1 (E1) 9 to 14 V

    OK: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN ON PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    Fig 1: Identifying ECM Connector Terminals
    G05282437Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ECM - BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the E6 ECM connector.
    2. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connector.

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      E6-1 (E1) - Body ground Below 1 Ω

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Fig 2: Disconnecting E6 ECM Connector
    G05282438Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK ECM (IGSW VOLTAGE) 
    1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    2. Measure the voltage of the ECM connectors.

      Standard voltage 

      VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      E10-9 (IGSW) - E6-1 (E1) 9 to 14 V

    OK: Go to step  6

    Fig 3: Identifying ECM Connector Terminals
    G05282439Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: Go to next step 

  4. INSPECT FUSE (IGN) 
    1. Remove the IGN fuse from the cowl side junction block RH.
    2. Measure the resistance of the IGN fuse.

      Standard resistance: 

      Below 1 Ω 

    NG: CHECK FOR SHORT IN ALL HARNESSES AND COMPONENTS CONNECTED TO IGN FUSE, AND REPLACE IGN FUSE 

    Fig 4: Identifying IGN Fuse
    G05196870Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to next step 

  5. INSPECT IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the I18 ignition switch connector.
    2. Measure the resistance of the ignition switch.

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Switch position Tester Connection Specified Condition
      ON 6-7 Below 1 Ω
      START 6-7 Below 1 Ω

    NG: REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY 

    Fig 5: Identifying Ignition Switch Connector Terminals
    G05196871Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (BATTERY - IGNITION SWITCH, IGNITION SWITCH - ECM) 

  6. CHECK ECM (MREL VOLTAGE) 
    1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    2. Measure the voltage of the ECM connectors.

      Standard voltage 

      VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      E10-8 (MREL) - E6-1 (E1) 9 to 14 V

    NG: REPLACE ECM 

    Fig 6: Identifying ECM Connector Terminals
    G05282442Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to next step 

  7. INSPECT FUSE (EFI OR ECD NO. 1) 
    1. Remove the EFI OR ECD NO. 1 fuse from the engine room junction block.
    2. Measure the resistance of the EFI OR ECD NO. 1 fuse.

      Standard resistance: 

      Below 1 Ω 

    NG: CHECK FOR SHORT IN ALL HARNESSES AND COMPONENTS CONNECTED TO EFI OR ECD NO. 1 FUSE, AND REPLACE EFI OR ECD FUSE 

    Fig 7: Identifying EFI Or ECD NO 1 Fuse
    G05196873Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSPECT EFI RELAY (Marking: EFI OR ECD) 
    1. Remove the EFI relay from the engine room relay block.
    2. Measure the resistance of the EFI relay.

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Terminal Connection Specified Condition
      1 - 3 10 kΩ or higher
      1 - 3 Below 1 Ω (when battery voltage is applied to terminals 2 and 4)

    NG: REPLACE EFI RELAY 

    Fig 8: Inspecting EFI Relay
    G05196619Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to next step 

  9. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (EFI RELAY - ECM, EFI RELAY - BODY GROUND) 
    1. Check harness and connector (see ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE ).

    OK: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    NG: CHECK AND REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (TERMINAL +B OF ECM - POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL) 

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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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