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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lexus SC 430. 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 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.

  3. INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (BEAN)* 
    1. Use the intelligent tester to check if the Multiplex Communication System (MPX) is functioning normally.

      Result: 

      RESULT CHART

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

    B:  GO to MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

    A: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK FOR DTC* 
    1. Check for DTC (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).

      Result: 

      RESULT CHART

      Result Proceed to
      DTC does not reoccur A
      DTC reoccurs B

    B: Go to step  7

    A: Go to next step 

  5. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    Result: 

    RESULT CHART

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

    B: Go to step  7

    A: Go to next step 

  6. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING 
    1. (see ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  ).
    2. (see TERMINALS OF ECU  ).
  7. REPAIR OR REPLACE 
  8. CONFIRMATION TEST 

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