2008 Lexus LS 600hLFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

HINT:

*: Use the Intelligent tester or Techstream

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 
  2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE 

    Standard voltage: 

    11 to 14 V 

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

  3. INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 
    1. Using the Intelligent tester or Techstream, inspect the CAN communication function to ensure there are no malfunctions in the communication system

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

      Result Proceed to
      No DTCs (CAN communication system) output A
      DTCs (CAN communication system) output B

      HINT:

      The skid control ECU sends the signals of each warning light to CAN communication

    B: PROCEED TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

    A: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA* 
  5. CLEAR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA* 
  6. PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION 
  7. DTC CHECK AND CLEAR* 
  8. PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION 

    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 
  10. CHECK FOR DTC (OTHER THAN CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM DTC)* 

    Result 

    RESULT REFERENCE

    Result Proceed to
    No DTCs output A
    DTCs output B

    B:  GO TO STEP  12

    A: Go to next step 

  11. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    NEXT:  GO TO STEP  14

  12. DTC CHART 
  13. CIRCUIT INSPECTION* 
  14. IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM 
  15. REPAIR OR REPLACE 
  16. 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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