FixVault

How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus IS F. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 
  2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE 

    Standard Voltage: 

    11 to 14 V 

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

  3. INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (BEAN)* 
    1. Use the Techstream to check if the multiplex communication system (MPX) is functioning normally (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART ).

      Result 

      RESULT REFERENCE

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

    B: Go to MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM  (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART )

    A: Go to next step 

  4. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    Result 

    RESULT REFERENCE

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

    B: Go to step  6

    A: Go to next step 

  5. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING* 
    1. Data List/Active Test (See DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST  ).
    2. Terminals of ECU (See TERMINALS OF ECU  )
    3. Operation Check (See OPERATION CHECK  ).
  6. REPAIR OR REPLACE 
  7. CONFIRMATION TEST 

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