2008 Lexus IS FFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Test Mode Procedure

  1. WARNING LIGHT AND INDICATOR LIGHT INITIAL CHECK 
    1. Release the parking brake
      NOTE: Before releasing the parking brake, move the shift lever to P for safety.

      HINT

      When the parking brake is applied or the brake fluid level is low, the brake warning light comes on

    2. When the engine switch is turned on (IG), check that the ABS warning, brake warning, VSC OFF indicator, slip indicator and master caution indicator lights all come on for approximately 3 seconds.

      HINT

  2. SENSOR CHECK USING TEST MODE (SIGNAL CHECK) (When Using the Techstream) 
    NOTE: After replacement of the skid control ECU and/or yaw rate and acceleration sensor, perform zero point calibration of the yaw rate and acceleration sensor.

    HINT

    • If the engine switch is turned from on (IG) to on (ACC) or off during Test Mode (signal check), DTCs recorded during the sensor check will be cleared
      Fig 1: Identifying ABS Warning, Brake Warning, VSC OFF Indicator, Slip Indicator And Master Caution Indicator Lights
      G05752540Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    • During Test Mode (signal check), the skid control ECU records all DTCs detected in the sensor check By performing Test Mode (signal check), the codes are cleared if a normal condition is confirmed The remaining codes are the codes where a malfunction was found
    1. Procedure to enter Test Mode
      1. Turn the engine switch off.
      2. Check that the steering wheel is centered
      3. Check that the shift lever is in P
      4. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
      5. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
      6. Turn the Techstream on.
      7. Switch the skid control ECU to Test Mode using the Techstream. Enter the following menus" Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRAC / Utility / Signal Check.
      8. Check that the ABS warning and master caution indicator lights come on for several seconds and then blink in Test Mode and the VSC test mode message is displayed on the multi-information display
        Fig 2: Identifying Test Mode Blinking Pattern
        G05751368Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        HINT

        • Illustrations may differ from the actual screen displayed depending on the specifications of the vehicle and customized settings.
        • If the ABS warning and master caution indicator lights do not blink and/or the VSC test mode message is not displayed on the multi-information display, inspect the TS and CG terminal circuit and ABS warning and VSC warning (master caution indicator light and multi-information display) light circuits.
      9. Check the ABS sensors

        HINT

        Check that the ABS warning light is blinking in the Test Mode blinking pattern before performing the ABS sensor check

    2. Lost Booster Pressure Judgement Check and Master Cylinder Pressure Sensor Zero Point Calibration
      NOTE: Perform a check in the lost booster pressure state (vacuum in the booster is depressurized).
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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