2008 Lexus LS 460LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Problem Symptoms Table

HINT:

  • Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
  • Inspect the fuses and relays related to the system before inspecting the suspected areas below.
  • The electrical equipment operation may be limited by the load control of electric power control system. Follow the HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING procedures.

Power mirror control system 

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART - POWER MIRROR CONTROL SYSTEM

Symptom Suspected Area See Procedure
Driver Side and Front Passenger Side Power Mirrors cannot be Adjusted with Power Mirror Switch Outer mirror switch assembly DRIVER SIDE AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE POWER MIRRORS CANNOT BE ADJUSTED WITH POWER MIRROR SWITCH 
Driver Side Power Mirror cannot be Adjusted with Power Mirror Switch Outer mirror switch assembly DRIVER SIDE POWER MIRROR CANNOT BE ADJUSTED WITH POWER MIRROR SWITCH 
Front door ECU LH DRIVER SIDE POWER MIRROR CANNOT BE ADJUSTED WITH POWER MIRROR SWITCH 
Outer rear view mirror assembly LH DRIVER SIDE POWER MIRROR CANNOT BE ADJUSTED WITH POWER MIRROR SWITCH 
Front Passenger Side Power Mirror cannot be Adjusted with Power Mirror Switch Outer mirror switch assembly FRONT PASSENGER SIDE POWER MIRROR CANNOT BE ADJUSTED WITH POWER MIRROR SWITCH 
Front door ECU RH FRONT PASSENGER SIDE POWER MIRROR CANNOT BE ADJUSTED WITH POWER MIRROR SWITCH 
Outer rear view mirror assembly RH FRONT PASSENGER SIDE POWER MIRROR CANNOT BE ADJUSTED WITH POWER MIRROR SWITCH 
Mirror Heater does not Operate with Rear Defogger Switch Front door ECU LH MIRROR HEATER DOES NOT OPERATE WITH REAR DEFOGGER SWITCH 
Front door ECU RH MIRROR HEATER DOES NOT OPERATE WITH REAR DEFOGGER SWITCH 
Outer rear view mirror assembly LH MIRROR HEATER DOES NOT OPERATE WITH REAR DEFOGGER SWITCH 
Outer rear view mirror assembly RH MIRROR HEATER DOES NOT OPERATE WITH REAR DEFOGGER SWITCH 
Power Retractable Mirrors do not Operate with Power Retract Mirror Switch Outer mirror switch assembly POWER RETRACTABLE MIRRORS DO NOT OPERATE WITH POWER RETRACT MIRROR SWITCH 
Front door ECU LH POWER RETRACTABLE MIRRORS DO NOT OPERATE WITH POWER RETRACT MIRROR SWITCH 
Front door ECU RH POWER RETRACTABLE MIRRORS DO NOT OPERATE WITH POWER RETRACT MIRROR SWITCH 
Outer rear view mirror assembly LH POWER RETRACTABLE MIRRORS DO NOT OPERATE WITH POWER RETRACT MIRROR SWITCH 
Outer rear view mirror assembly RH POWER RETRACTABLE MIRRORS DO NOT OPERATE WITH POWER RETRACT MIRROR SWITCH 
Power Mirror Surface Position is not Memorized Front power seat switch LH POWER MIRROR SURFACE POSITION IS NOT MEMORIZED 
Front door ECU LH POWER MIRROR SURFACE POSITION IS NOT MEMORIZED 
Front door ECU RH POWER MIRROR SURFACE POSITION IS NOT MEMORIZED 
Power Mirrors do not Return to Memorized Position Outer mirror switch assembly POWER MIRRORS DO NOT RETURN TO MEMORIZED POSITION 
Front door ECU LH POWER MIRRORS DO NOT RETURN TO MEMORIZED POSITION 
Front door ECU RH POWER MIRRORS DO NOT RETURN TO MEMORIZED POSITION 
Outer rear view mirror assembly LH POWER MIRRORS DO NOT RETURN TO MEMORIZED POSITION 
Outer rear view mirror assembly RH POWER MIRRORS DO NOT RETURN TO MEMORIZED POSITION 
Reverse Shift-linked Function of Power Mirrors do not Operate Front door ECU LH REVERSE SHIFT-LINKED FUNCTION OF POWER MIRRORS DOES NOT OPERATE 
Front door ECU RH REVERSE SHIFT-LINKED FUNCTION OF POWER MIRRORS DOES NOT OPERATE 
Outer rear view mirror assembly LH REVERSE SHIFT-LINKED FUNCTION OF POWER MIRRORS DOES NOT OPERATE 
Outer rear view mirror assembly RH REVERSE SHIFT-LINKED FUNCTION OF POWER MIRRORS DOES NOT OPERATE 
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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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