2013 Lexus LS 460L AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Slip Indicator Light Circuit: Procedure

  1. CHECK DTC FOR ALL SYSTEM 
    1. Clear the DTC. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [09/2012 - ] .
    2. Check for the DTC. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [09/2012 - ] .
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      DTC is not output A
      DTC (CAN communication system) is output B
      DTC (LIN communication system) is output C

    B → See step   5 

    C → See step   6 

    A: Go to next step 

  2. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Select the Active Test mode on the Techstream.
      COMBINATION METER:

      Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Indicat. Lamp Slip Turns slip indicator light ON / OFF Confirm that the vehicle is stopped and engine idling
    4. Check that the slip indicator light turns on or off when using the Techstream.

      OK

      The slip indicator light turns on or off in accordance with the Techstream.

      HINT: 

      If troubleshooting has been carried out according to the PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step before replacing the part. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [09/2012 - ] .

    NG → See step   7 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Select the Active Test mode on the Techstream.
      ABS/VSC/TRAC

      Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Slip Indicator Light Turns slip indicator light ON / OFF Observe combination meter
    4. Check that the slip indicator light turns on or off when using the Techstream.

      OK

      The slip indicator light turns on or off in accordance with the Techstream.

      HINT: 

      If troubleshooting has been carried out according to the PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step before replacing the part. Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [09/2012 - ] .

    NG → See step   8 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (TRC(TRAC)/VSC OFF SW) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Select the Data List mode on the Techstream.
      ABS/VSC/TRAC

      Tester Display Measurement Item/
      Range
      Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      TRC(TRAC)/VSC OFF SW VSC OFF switch / ON or OFF ON: VSC OFF switch OFF
      OFF: VSC OFF switch ON
      -
    4. Check that the VSC OFF switch turns on or off on the Techstream.

      OK

      VSC OFF switch is operated, and the display changes as shown above.

    NG → See step   9 

    OK → See step   10 

  5. GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [09/2012 - ] 
  6. GO TO LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [09/2012 - ] 
  7. GO TO METER AND GAUGE SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [09/2012 - ] 
  8. REPLACE SKID CONTROL ECU. Refer to  REMOVAL [09/2012 - ] 
  9. REPLACE SKID CONTROL ECU. Refer to  REMOVAL [09/2012 - ] 
  10. CHECK INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to  CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [09/2012 - ] 
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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.
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