2012 Lexus LS 460 AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Radio Receiver Power Source Circuit: Procedure

  1. INSPECT FUSE (D MPX-B2, P-ACC) 
    1. Disconnect the D MPX-B2 fuse from the main body ECU.
    2. Disconnect the P-ACC fuse from the passenger side junction block.
    3. Measure the resistance of the fuses.

      Standard resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      D MPX-B2 fuse Always Below 1 Ω
      P-ACC fuse Always Below 1 Ω

    NG → REPLACE FUSE 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (RADIO RECEIVER - BATTERY AND BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the L51 receiver connector.
      Fig 1: Identifying L51 Receiver Connector
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    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard voltage

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      L51-1 (B) - Body ground Always 11 to 14 V
      L51-11 (ACC) - Body ground Engine switch on (ACC) 11 to 14 V
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      L51-20 (GND) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK → See step   3 

  3. PROCEED TO NEXT INSPECTION PROCEDURE SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 
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