2013 Lexus LS 460L AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Illumination Circuit: Procedure

  1. CHECK ILLUMINATION 
    1. Check if the illumination for the multi-media module receiver assembly, accessory meter assembly, steering pad switch assembly or others (hazard switch etc.) comes on when the light control switch is turned to the head or tail position.
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      Illumination comes on for all components except steering pad switch assembly. A
      Illumination comes on for all components except accessory meter assembly. B
      Illumination comes on for all components except multi-media module receiver assembly. C
      No illumination comes on (multi-media module receiver assembly, accessory meter assembly, steering pad switch, hazard switch, heater control switch, etc.). D

    B → See step   5 

    C → See step   6 

    D → See step   8 

    A: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Replace the steering pad switch assembly with a new or normally functioning one. Refer to REMOVAL [09/2012 - ] .
    2. Check if the same malfunction recurs.
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      Malfunction does not recur
      (returns to normal).
      A
      Malfunction recurs. B

    B → See step   3 

    A → END (STEERING PAD SWITCH ASSEMBLY IS DEFECTIVE) 

  3. INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the spiral cable sub-assembly. Refer to REMOVAL [09/2012 - ] .
    2. Inspect the spiral cable sub-assembly. Refer to INSPECTION [09/2012 - ] .

    NG → See step   9 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY - NO. 1 METER ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY AND PASSENGER SIDE JUNCTION BLOCK) 
    1. Disconnect the L134 spiral cable sub-assembly connector.
    2. Disconnect the L10 No. 1 meter ECU sub-assembly connector.
    3. Disconnect the PA passenger side junction block assembly connector.
    4. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      L134-14 (ILL-) - L10-16 (ILL-) Always Below 1 Ω
      L134-7 (+B) - PA-35 (CUTD) Always Below 1 Ω
      L134-14 (ILL-) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      L134-7 (+B) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK → See step   7 

  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ACCESSORY METER ASSEMBLY - BATTERY AND BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the L145 accessory meter assembly connector.
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    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      L145-13 (GND1) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      L145-2 (ILL+) - Body ground Light control switch in the tail or head position 11 to 14 V
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Accessory Meter Assembly)

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK → See step   7 

  6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MULTI-MEDIA MODULE RECEIVER ASSEMBLY - NO. 1 METER ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY AND BATTERY) 
    1. Disconnect the L146 multi-media module receiver assembly connector.
    2. Disconnect the L10 No. 1 meter ECU sub-assembly connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      L146-13 (ILL-) - L10-16 (ILL-) Always Below 1 Ω
      L146-13 (ILL-) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
    4. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      L146-14 (ILL+) - Body ground Light control switch in the tail or head position 11 to 14 V

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK → See step   7 

  7. PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE. Refer to  PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [09/2012 - ] 
  8. GO TO LIGHTING SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [09/2012 - ] 
  9. REPLACE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [09/2012 - ] 
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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