2008 Lexus IS FFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

HINT.

  • The TCM 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 and multiplex communication system.
  • *. Use the Techstream.
  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 
  2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS 
  3. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE 

    Standard voltage: 

    11 to 14 V 

    If the voltage is below 11V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding

  4. CONNECT TECHSTREAM TO DLC3* 
  5. CHECK AND CLEAR DTCS AND FREEZE FRAME DATA* 
    1. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR 
  6. VISUAL INSPECTION 
  7. SELECT CHECK MODE DIAGNOSIS* 
    1. Refer to CHECK MODE PROCEDURE 
  8. PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION 
    1. Refer to ROAD TEST  .

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Result Proceed to
      Symptom does not occur A
      Symptom occurs B

    B:  GO TO STEP  10

    A: Go to next Step 

  9. SYMPTOM SIMULATION 
    1. Refer to Symptom Simulation (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING ).
  10. DTC CHECK* 
    1. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR 

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

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

    B:  GO TO STEP  18

    A: Go to next Step 

  11. BASIC INSPECTION 
    1. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID  .
    2. Refer to PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH 
    3. Refer to FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY  .

    NG:  GO TO STEP  21

    OK: Go to next Step 

  12. MECHANICAL SYSTEM TESTS 
    1. Refer to MECHANICAL SYSTEM TESTS  .

    NG:  GO TO STEP  17

    OK: Go to next Step 

  13. HYDRAULIC TEST 
    1. Refer to HYDRAULIC TEST 

    NG:  GO TO STEP  17

    OK: Go to next Step 

  14. MANUAL SHIFTING TEST 
    1. Refer to MANUAL SHIFTING TEST  .

    NG:  GO TO STEP  16

    OK: Go to next Step 

  15. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE CHAPTER 1 
    1. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    NG:  GO TO STEP  19

    OK: Go to next Step 

  16. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE CHAPTER 2 
    1. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  .
  17. COMPONENT INSPECTION 

    NEXT:  GO TO STEP  21

  18. DTC CHART 
    1. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 
  19. CIRCUIT INSPECTION 
  20. IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM 
  21. REPAIR OR REPLACE 
  22. 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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