2008 Lexus LS 460LFACTORY 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 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 the DTC CHECK / CLEAR  .
  6. VISUAL INSPECTION 
  7. SETTING CHECK MODE DIAGNOSIS 
    1. Refer to the CHECK MODE PROCEDURE  .
  8. PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION 
    1. Refer to the 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 the ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE (see ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE ).
  10. DTC CHECK* 
    1. Refer to the 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 the AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID  .
    2. Refer to the PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH  .
    3. Refer to the FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY  .

    NG: GO TO STEP  21

    OK: Go to Next Step 

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

    NG: GO TO STEP  17

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  13. HYDRAULIC TEST 
    1. Refer to the HYDRAULIC TEST  .

    NG: GO TO STEP  17

    OK: Go to Next Step 

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

    NG: GO TO STEP  16

    OK: Go to Next Step 

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

    NG: GO TO STEP  19

    OK: Go to Next Step 

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

    NG: GO TO STEP  21

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  18. DTC CHART 
    1. Refer to the 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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