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Section 249 (Power Door Lock - Diagnosis): Pre-Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus ES 330. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. USING HAND-HELD TESTER 
    1. Hook up the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
    2. Monitor the ECU data by following the prompts on the tester screen.

      HINT:

      Hand-held tester has a "Snapshot" function which records the monitored data.

      Refer to the hand-held tester operator's manual for further details.

  2. DTC CLEAR 
    1. The DTCs and freeze frame data will be erased by either action.

      Operate the hand-held tester to erase the codes.

  3. DATA LIST 

    HINT:

    According to the DATA LIST displayed by the OBD II scan tool or hand-held tester, you can read the value of the switch, sensor, actuator and so on without parts removal. Reading the DATA LIST as a first step of troubleshooting is one of the method to shorten the labor time.

    1. Connect the OBD II scan tool or hand-held tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    3. According to the display on tester, read the "DATA LIST".

      Standard (Body ECU): 

      Fig 1: Body ECU Data List Table
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      Standard (Door ECU (Driver's door)): 

      Fig 2: Door ECU (Driver's Door) Data List Table
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      Standard (Door ECU (Passenger's door)): 

      Fig 3: Door ECU (Passenger Door) Data List Table
      G01437274Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. ACTIVE TEST 

    HINT:

    Performing the ACTIVE TEST using the OBD II scan tool or hand-held tester allows the relay, VSV, actuator and so on to operate without parts removal. Performing the ACTIVE TEST as a first step of troubleshooting is one of the method to shorten the labor time.

    It is possible to display the DATA LIST during the ACTIVE TEST.

    1. Connect the OBD II scan tool or hand-held tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    3. According to the display on tester, perform the "ACTIVE TEST".

      Standard (Body ECU): 

      Fig 4: Body ECU Active Test Details Table
      G01437275Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002