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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLEXUS2012RX 450H AWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FXE) HYBRIDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLANTILOCK BRAKES / TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONSYMPTOM RELATED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURESVSC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ON
2012 Lexus RX 450h AWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FXE) Hybrid
VSC Off Indicator Light Remains ON
2012 Lexus RX 450h AWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FXE) HybridSECTION VSC Off Indicator Light Remains ON
BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM: VSC OFF Indicator Light Remains ON
- VSC OFF Indicator Light Remains ON
DESCRIPTION
The skid control ECU is connected to the combination meter via CAN communication.
Pressing the VSC OFF switch turns off traction control and pressing and holding this switch turns off traction and VSC controls. If VSC control is turned off, the VSC OFF indicator light will come on.
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
NOTICE:
When replacing the skid control ECU, perform initialization and calibration of the linear solenoid valve Initialization.
PROCEDURE
1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
(a) Check if a CAN communication system DTC is output Diagnosis System.
Result:
B -- INSPECT CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM How to Proceed With Troubleshooting
A -- Continue to next step.
2. CHECK IF SKID CONTROL ECU CONNECTOR IS SECURELY CONNECTED
(a) Check if the skid control ECU connector is securely connected.
OK:
The connector is securely connected.
NG -- CONNECT CONNECTOR TO ECU CORRECTLY
OK -- Continue to next step.
3. CHECK AUXILIARY BATTERY
(a) Check the auxiliary battery voltage.
Standard Voltage:
11 to 14 V
NG -- CHARGE OR REPLACE AUXILIARY BATTERY
OK -- Continue to next step.
4. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (VSC OFF SWITCH)
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the power switch on (IG).
(c) Select the Data List on the Techstream Data List / Active Test.
ABS/VSC/TRAC
(d) Using the Techstream, check the switch input and mode condition on the Techstream changes according to VSC OFF switch operation.
Result:
B -- INSPECT VSC OFF SWITCH
C -- REPLACE SKID CONTROL ECU Removal
A -- Continue to next step.
5. INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
(a) Turn the power switch off.
(b) Perform the Active Test of the combination meter (meter CPU) using the Techstream Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.
(c) Check the combination meter.
OK:
The VSC OFF indicator light turns on or off in accordance with the Techstream operation.
HINT
If troubleshooting has been carried out according to Problem Symptoms Table, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step before replacing the part Problem Symptoms Table.
NG -- REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Removal
OK -- REPLACE SKID CONTROL ECU Removal
6. INSPECT VSC OFF SWITCH
(a) Turn the power switch off.
(b) Disconnect the VSC OFF switch connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
NG -- REPLACE VSC OFF SWITCH Removal
OK -- Continue to next step.
7. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SKID CONTROL ECU - VSC OFF SWITCH)
(a) Disconnect the skid control ECU connector.
(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Text in Illustration
HINT
If troubleshooting has been carried out according to Problem Symptoms Table, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step Problem Symptoms Table.
NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK -- REPLACE SKID CONTROL ECU Removal
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.