Wireless Transmitter Memory Function does not Operate (From 8/2009): Procedure

2010 Lexus RX 450h 3.5 BSECTION Procedure
  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Use the Techstream to check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally. Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING .

      OK

      CAN communication DTC is not output.

    NG → See step   15 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Use the Techstream to check if the LIN communication system is functioning normally. Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING .

      OK

      LIN communication DTC is not output.

    NG → See step   16 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL FUNCTION 
    1. Using the standard operation procedure, check that the power door lock/unlock function operates normally. Refer to OPERATION CHECK .

      OK

      Power door lock/unlock function operates normally.

    NG → See step   17 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK SMART ACCESS SYSTEM WITH PUSH-BUTTON START (ENTRY UNLOCK FUNCTION) 
    1. Check the entry unlock function of smart access system with push-button start. Refer to OPERATION CHECK .

      OK

      Entry unlock function is normally.

    NG → See step   18 

    OK: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK SEAT MEMORY FUNCTION 
    1. Perform a seat memory operation properly. Refer to OPERATION CHECK .
    2. Check that the buzzer sounds for 0.5 seconds to indicate the completion of the memory operation.
      NOTE:
      • The seat position will not be recorded if the SET switch and 2 or more of the seat memory switches (for example, M1 switch and M2 switch) are pressed simultaneously.
      • If a memorizing operation has failed, release all switches. The seat memory function does not operate unless the switches are released.

      OK

      Seat position memory function operates normally.

    NG → See step   19 

    OK: Go to next step 

  6. CHECK SEAT RESTORING FUNCTION (SEAT POSITION RESTORING FUNCTION) 
    1. Perform a seat restoring operation properly. Refer to OPERATION CHECK .
    2. Check that the buzzer sounds for 0.1 seconds and the seat automatically moves to the memorized position.
      NOTE:
      • The seat position will not return to the memorized position if the 2 or more of the seat memory switches (for example, M1 switch and M2 switch) are pressed simultaneously.
      • If a restoring operation has failed, release all switches. The seat memory restoring function does not operate unless the switches are released.

      OK

      Seat position restoring function operates normally.

    NG → See step   20 

    OK: Go to next step 

  7. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Main Body / Data List.
    5. Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.
      MAIN BODY

      Tester Connection Measurement Item/Range Normal condition Diagnostic Note
      D-Door Courtesy Front door courtesy light switch assembly signal / ON or OFF ON: Driver side door open
      OFF: Driver side door closed
      -

      OK

      ON or OFF appears on the screen.

    NG → See step   21 

    OK: Go to next step 

  8. CHECK MEMORY CALL FUNCTION 
    1. While pressing M1 switch, M2 switch or M3 switch , press the manual lock or unlock switch.
    2. Check that the buzzer sounds normally. Refer to OPERATION CHECK .

      OK

      Buzzer sounds normally.

    NG → See step   12 

    OK: Go to next step 

  9. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (MEMORY CALL REGISTRATION CANCELLATION) 
    1. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Main Body / Data List.
    2. Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.
    3. Cancel the memory call registration.
      MAIN BODY

      Tester Connection Measurement Item/Range Normal condition Diagnostic Note
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID1 Memory switch linked with key ID1 / NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3 NONE: No switches linked with key ID1
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID1
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID1
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID1
      -
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID2 Memory switch linked with key ID2 / NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3 NONE: No switches linked with key ID2
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID2
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID2
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID2
      -
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID3 Memory switch linked with key ID3 / NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3 NONE: No switches linked with key ID3
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID3
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID3
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID3
      -
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID4 Memory switch linked with key ID4 / NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3 NONE: No switches linked with key ID4
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID4
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID4
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID4
      -
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID5 Memory switch linked with key ID5 / NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3 NONE: No switches linked with key ID5
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID5
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID5
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID5
      -
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID6 Memory switch linked with key ID6 / NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3 NONE: No switches linked with key ID6
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID6
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID6
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID6
      -
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID7 Memory switch linked with key ID7 / NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3 NONE: No switches linked with key ID7
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID7
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID7
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID7
      -

      OK

      On the tester display, it is confirmed that the memory call has been cleared.

    NG → See step   22 

    OK: Go to next step 

  10. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM MEMORY CALL REGISTRATION) 
    1. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Main Body / Data List.
    2. Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.
    3. Register the memory call.
      MAIN BODY

      Tester Connection Measurement Item/Range Normal condition Diagnostic Note
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID1 Memory switch linked with key ID1 / NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3 NONE: No switches linked with key ID1
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID1
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID1
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID1
      -
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID2 Memory switch linked with key ID2 / NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3 NONE: No switches linked with key ID2
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID2
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID2
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID2
      -
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID3 Memory switch linked with key ID3 / NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3 NONE: No switches linked with key ID3
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID3
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID3
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID3
      -
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID4 Memory switch linked with key ID4 / NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3 NONE: No switches linked with key ID4
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID4
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID4
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID4
      -
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID5 Memory switch linked with key ID5 / NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3 NONE: No switches linked with key ID5
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID5
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID5
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID5
      -
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID6 Memory switch linked with key ID6 / NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3 NONE: No switches linked with key ID6
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID6
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID6
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID6
      -
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID7 Memory switch linked with key ID7 / NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3 NONE: No switches linked with key ID7
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID7
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID7
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID7
      -

      OK

      On the tester display, it is confirmed that the memory call has been registered

    NG → See step   13 

    OK: Go to next step 

  11. CHECK MEMORY CALL FUNCTION (SEAT MEMORY CALL) 
    1. With a recognition code stored in memory, open the driver door by performing an entry unlock operation or by pressing the transmitter unlock switch. Check that the driver side power seat moves to the memorized position. Refer to OPERATION CHECK .

      OK

      Driver side power seat moves to the memorized position.

    NG → See step   23 

    OK → See step   24 

  12. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM 
    1. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Driver Seat / Data List.
    2. Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.
      DRIVER SEAT

      Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Buzzer Buzzer operation ON / OFF -

      OK

      Buzzer sounds normally.

    NG → See step   25 

    OK: Go to next step 

  13. REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU) 
    1. Replace the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU). Refer to REMOVAL .

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  14. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (MEMORY CALL REGISTRATION) 
    1. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Main Body / Data List.
    2. Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.
    3. Register the memory call.
      MAIN BODY

      Tester Connection Measurement Item/Range Normal condition Diagnostic Note
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID1 Memory switch linked with key ID1 / NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3 NONE: No switches linked with key ID1
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID1
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID1
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID1
      -
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID2 Memory switch linked with key ID2 / NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3 NONE: No switches linked with key ID2
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID2
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID2
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID2
      -
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID3 Memory switch linked with key ID3 / NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3 NONE: No switches linked with key ID3
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID3
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID3
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID3
      -
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID4 Memory switch linked with key ID4 / NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3 NONE: No switches linked with key ID4
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID4
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID4
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID4
      -
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID5 Memory switch linked with key ID5 / NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3 NONE: No switches linked with key ID5
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID5
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID5
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID5
      -
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID6 Memory switch linked with key ID6 / NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3 NONE: No switches linked with key ID6
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID6
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID6
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID6
      -
      Mem SW No. w/KeyID7 Memory switch linked with key ID7 / NONE, MEM SW1, MEM SW2, or MEM SW3 NONE: No switches linked with key ID7
      MEM SW1: M1 switch linked with key ID7
      MEM SW2: M2 switch linked with key ID7
      MEM SW3: M3 switch linked with key ID7
      -

      OK

      On the tester display, it is confirmed that the memory call has been registered.

    NG → See step   26 

    OK → END (MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU) WAS DEFECTIVE) 

  15. GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 
  16. GO TO LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 
  17. GO TO POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM. Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 
  18. GO TO SMART ACCESS SYSTEM WITH PUSH-BUTTON START. Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 
  19. GO TO OTHER FLOW CHART (Power Seat Position is not Memorized). Refer to  Power Seat Position is not Memorized  
  20. GO TO OTHER FLOW CHART (Power Seat does not Return to Memorized Position). Refer to  Power Seat does not Return to Memorized Position  
  21. GO TO LIGHTING SYSTEM (Door Courtesy Light Circuit). Refer to  Door Courtesy Light Circuit 
  22. REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU). Refer to  REMOVAL 
  23. GO TO OTHER FLOW CHART (Wireless-linked Return Function does not Operate). Refer to  Wireless-linked Return Function does not Operate  
  24. USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING 
  25. REPLACE FRONT POWER SEAT SWITCH LH. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  26. REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY). Refer to  REMOVAL 
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