2007 Lexus LX 470FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Inspection Procedure

  1. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST BY INTELLIGENT TESTER (VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE) 
    1. Disconnect the vacuum hose from port F on the vacuum switching valve (for ACIS).
    2. Connect the intelligent tester to the CAN VIM. Then connect the CAN VIM to the DLC3.
    3. Start the engine.
    4. Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / ACTIVE TEST / INTAKE CTL VSV1. Operate the ACIS VSV.
    5. Check the VSV air flow when switching the VSV.

      OK 

      TESTER CONDITION AND SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Condition Specified Condition
      VSV is ON Air from port E flows out through port F
      VSV is OFF Air from port E flows out through the air filter

    NG: Go to step  4

    Fig 1: Checking Vacuum Switching Valve
    G04968201Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK VACUUM HOSES (INTAKE MANIFOLD - VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE, VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE - INTAKE AIR CONTROL VALVE) 
    1. Check the condition of the vacuum hoses between the intake manifold, vacuum switching valve (for ACIS) and IACV.
      1. The vacuum hoses are connected securely.
      2. The vacuum hoses are not cracked or damaged.

        OK: 

        The vacuum hoses are connected securely and not cracked or damaged. 

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE VACUUM HOSES 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. INSPECT INTAKE AIR CONTROL VALVE 
    1. Inspect intake air control valve (see ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION ).

    NG: REPLACE INTAKE AIR CONTROL VALVE 

    OK: REPLACE ECM 

  4. INSPECT VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE (OPERATION) 
    1. Check that air flows from port E to the air filter.
    2. Apply positive (+) battery voltage across the terminals.
    3. Check that air flows from port E to port F.

    NG: REPLACE VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE 

    Fig 2: Checking Vacuum Switching Valve (Operation)
    G04968202Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE - ECM, VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE - EFI OR ECD NO. 2 FUSE) 
    1. Check harness and connector (see ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE ).

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: REPLACE ECM 

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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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