2011 Lexus HS 250hFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fail-Safe Chart

If any of the following DTCs are set, the hybrid vehicle control ECU enters fail-safe mode to allow the vehicle to be driven temporarily or stops fuel injection.

DTC Component Fail-safe Operation Fail-safe Deactivation Condition
P0031
P0032
P101D
Air fuel ratio sensor heater Hybrid vehicle control ECU turns off air fuel ratio sensor heater Power switch off
P0037
P0038
P102D
Heated oxygen sensor heater Hybrid vehicle control ECU turns off heated oxygen sensor heater Power switch off
P0102
P0103
Mass air flow meter sub-assembly Hybrid vehicle control ECU calculates ignition timing according to engine speed and throttle valve position Pass condition detected
P0112
P0113
Intake air temperature sensor Hybrid vehicle control ECU estimates intake air temperature to be 20°C (68°F) Pass condition detected
P0115
P0117
P0118
Engine coolant temperature sensor Hybrid vehicle control ECU estimates engine coolant temperature to be 80°C (176°F) Pass condition detected
P0120
P0121
P0122
P0123
P0220
P0222
P0223
P0604
P0606
P0607
P060A
P060E
P0657
P2102
P2103
P2111
P2112
P2118
P2119
P2135
Electronic throttle control system Hybrid vehicle control ECU cuts off throttle actuator current and throttle valve returns to the 6.5° throttle position by return spring.
The hybrid vehicle control ECU stops the engine and the vehicle can be driven using solely the hybrid system.*1
Pass condition detected and then power switch turned off
P0327
P0328
Knock control sensor Hybrid vehicle control ECU sets ignition timing to maximum retard Power switch off
P0351 to P0354 Ignition coil assembly
(Igniter)
Hybrid vehicle control ECU cuts fuel Pass condition detected
U0028
U0037
Hybrid vehicle control ECU Hybrid vehicle control ECU stops the engine and the vehicle can be driven using solely the hybrid system Pass condition detected

HINT: 

*1: The vehicle can be driven slowly when the accelerator pedal is depressed firmly and slowly.

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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.