2008 Lexus LS 460LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

System Diagram

Fig 1: Steering Lock System Diagram
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Input and output signals of each ECUΒ 

ECU INPUT AND OUTPUT SIGNALS REFERENCE

Transmitting ECU Receiving ECU Signals Communication Method
Main Body ECU Steering Lock ECU Power supply status (to steering lock motor) LIN
Steering Lock ECU
  • Certification ECU
  • Main Body ECU
  • ID Code Box
Sleep available status LIN
Steering Lock ECU
  • Certification ECU
  • Main Body ECU
  • ID Code Box
Lock / Unlock sensor status LIN
Steering Lock ECU
  • Certification ECU
  • Main Body ECU
  • ID Code Box
Steering lock status LIN
Steering Lock ECU
  • Certification ECU
  • Main Body ECU
  • ID Code Box
Motor control status LIN
Steering Lock ECU
  • Certification ECU
  • Main Body ECU
  • ID Code Box
Diagnostic response status LIN
Steering Lock ECU
  • Certification ECU
  • Main Body ECU
  • ID Code Box
Lock / Unlock sensor malfunction LIN
Steering Lock ECU
  • Certification ECU
  • Main Body ECU
  • ID Code Box
Power supply malfunction (to steering lock motor) LIN
Steering Lock ECU
  • Certification ECU
  • Main Body ECU
  • ID Code Box
Motor driver malfunction LIN
Steering Lock ECU
  • Certification ECU
  • Main Body ECU
  • ID Code Box
Lock bar (stuck) status LIN
Steering Lock ECU
  • Certification ECU
  • Main Body ECU
  • ID Code Box
Push button start function status LIN
Steering Lock ECU
  • Certification ECU
  • Main Body ECU
  • ID Code Box
Lock / Unlock relay drive status LIN
Steering Lock ECU
  • Certification ECU
  • Main Body ECU
  • ID Code Box
Engine start control status LIN
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