DTC B2485: Security Horn Circuit Transistor: Procedure

2010 Lexus LS 460L AWDSECTION Procedure
  1. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (SECURITY HORN) 
    1. Operate the Techstream according to the steps on the display and select "Active Test".
      BODY NO. 5

      Tester Display Test Part Control Range
      Security Horn Security horn ON / OFF

      OK

      Security horn operates normally.

    NG → See step   2 

    OK → REPLACE FRONT LIGHT ECU 

  2. INSPECT SECURITY HORN ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the security horn. Refer to REMOVAL .
      Fig 1: Inspecting Security Horn Assembly
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    2. Check operation of the horn.

      OK

      Measurement Condition Specified Condition
      Battery positive (+) → Terminal 1
      Battery negative (-) → Horn bracket
      Horn sounds

    NG → See step   4 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (FRONT LIGHT ECU - SECURITY HORN) 
    1. Disconnect the A52 ECU connector.
      Fig 2: Identifying A52 ECU Connector
      GTY265011Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the A29 horn connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A52-4 (SH-) - A29-1 Always Below 1 Ω
      A52-4 (SH-) or A29-1 - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK → REPLACE FRONT LIGHT ECU 

  4. REPLACE SECURITY HORN ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL 
RENDER: 1.0x

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