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.

2008 Lexus ES 350FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Inspection Procedure

READ OUTPUT DTC (DTC P060E)

Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Turn the tester ON.
Clear DTC (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR ).
Turn the engine switch to OFF and turn the tester OFF.
Disconnect the tester.
Disconnect the cable from the battery negative (-) terminal and wait for 1 minute.
Connect the cable to the battery negative (-) terminal.
Connect the tester to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Turn the tester ON.
Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.

Read DTCs.

Result

RESULT CHART

Result	Proceed to
No output	A
P060E	B

B: REPLACE ECM (See REMOVAL )

A: CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS (See CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS )

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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.