2008 Lexus LS 460LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Inspection Procedure

  1. CHECK LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Check for LIN communication system DTCs related to the power window control system.

      OK: LIN communication system DTCs are not output. 

    NG: GO TO LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM  (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING )

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK POWER WINDOW OPERATION FUNCTION AFTER ENGINE SWITCH OFF 
    1. Check the power window operation function after the engine switch is turned off.

      Result: 

      RESULT TABLE

      Result Proceed to
      Driver side door or front passenger side door is opened within 45 seconds but power window can still operate A
      45 seconds pass and the power windows can still operate B

    B: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (DRIVER SIDE JUNCTION BLOCK) 

    A: Go to next step 

  3. READ VALUE OF TECHSTREAM (DOOR COURTESY SWITCH) 
    1. Use the Data List to check if the main body ECU is functioning properly.

      Main body: 

      DATA LIST TABLE

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      D Door Courtesy SW Driver side door courtesy switch signal/ON or OFF ON: Driver door open
      OFF: Driver door closed
      -
      P Door Courtesy SW Front passenger side door courtesy switch signal/ON or OFF ON: Front passenger door open
      OFF: Front passenger door closed
      -

      OK: Techstream display changes normally when door courtesy switch is operated. 

    NG: Go to step   4 

    OK: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (DRIVER SIDE JUNCTION BLOCK) 

  4. CHECK FRONT DOOR COURTESY LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Open the driver side door and check that the map light illuminates.

      OK: Map light illuminates. 

    2. Open the front passenger side door and check that the map light illuminates.

      OK: Map light illuminates. 

    NG: REPLACE FRONT DOOR COURTESY LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY (APPLICABLE LOCATION)  (See REMOVAL )

    OK: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (DRIVER SIDE JUNCTION BLOCK) 

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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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