2012 Lexus LS 460 RWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

HINT: 

  • Use these procedures to troubleshoot the electric power control system.
  • *: Use the Techstream.
  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE 

    Standard voltage

    11 to 14 V

    If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  3. INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* 
    1. Using the Techstream, check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      CAN DTC is not output A
      CAN DTC is output B

      B → Go to CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

      A: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK DATA LIST/ACTIVE TEST* 
    1. Check the Data List's load control history (number of items) and the final load control history*. Then write down the information.

      HINT: 

      Refer to the following description for information about "final load control history".

      NEXT: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK FOR DTC* 
    1. Check for DTCs and write them down.
    2. Delete the DTC.
    3. Check for DTC again.
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      No DTCs, symptom confirmation and symptom simulation can be performed A
      No DTCs, symptom confirmation and symptom simulation cannot be performed B
      DTC output C

      B → Go to INTRODUCTION. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING 

      C → Go to step   8 

      A: Go to next step 

  6. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 
    RESULT

    Result Proceed to
    Fault is not listed in problem symptoms table A
    Fault is listed in problem symptoms table B

    B → Go to step   8 

    A: Go to next step 

  7. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING* 
    1. Refer to DATA LIST/ACTIVE TEST 
    2. Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU 

      NEXT: Go to next step 

  8. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  9. CONFIRMATION TEST 

    NEXT → END 

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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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