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2008 Lexus SC 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 33 (Audio/Visual)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lexus SC 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Audio And Visual System
- Precaution
- Parts Location
- System Diagram
- System Description
- How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
- Identification Of Noise Source
- Problem Symptoms Table
- Terminals Of Ecu
- Diagnosis System
- DTC Check / Clear
- Data List / Active Test
- Noise Occurs
- Pressing Power Switch does not Turn on System
- Only Sound of Radio, Cassette Tape or CD cannot be Heard from Speaker
- Sound Quality is Bad Only when CD is Played (Volume is Too Low)
- Cassette Tape cannot be Ejected
- Cassette Tape cannot be Inserted or Played
- CD cannot be Ejected
- CD cannot be Inserted / Played or CD is Ejected Right After Insertion
- CD Sound Skips
- Radio Broadcast cannot be Received (Bad Reception)
- Sound Quality is Bad Only when Playing Tape
- Tape is Tangled due to Incorrect Malfunction Tape Speed or Auto-Reverse
- Poor Sound Quality in AH Modes (Low Volume)
- Steering Pad Switch Circuit
- Headlight Dimmer Switch Circuit
- Illumination Circuit
- Speaker Circuit
- AMP Sound Signal Circuit between Radio Receiver Assembly and Stereo Component Tuner
- Mute Signal Circuit between Radio Receiver and Stereo Component Amplifier
- AVC-LAN Circuit
- Speed Signal Circuit
- Door Control Switch Circuit
- Radio Receiver Power Source Circuit
- Stereo Component Amplifier Power Source Circuit
- Radio Receiver
- MULTI-DISPLAY (w/ Navigation System)
- Stereo Component Amplifier
- Radio Antenna Cord
- Radio Antenna Holder
- Radio Antenna Mast
- Network Gateway Ecu
- Window Glass Antenna Wire
- Front No. 1 Speaker
- Front No. 2 Speaker
- Stereo Component Speaker
- Rear Speaker
- Rear No. 2 Speaker
Factory Service Tools
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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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