How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lexus GS 450h. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT:
- Use these procedures to troubleshoot the lighting system.
- *: Use the Techstream.
- VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
NEXT: Go to next step
- INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE
Standard
11 to 14 V
If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.
NEXT: Go to next step
- CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION LARGE-SCALE MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (BEAN)*
- Use the Techstream to check if the multiplex communication system (MPX) is functioning normally.RESULT
Result Proceed to MPX DTC is not output A MPX DTC is output B B → Go to MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM MULTIPLEX NETWORK COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
A: Go to next step
- Use the Techstream to check if the multiplex communication system (MPX) is functioning normally.
- CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*
- Use the Techstream to check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.RESULT
Result Proceed to CAN DTC is not output A CAN DTC is output B B → Go to CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
A: Go to next step
- Use the Techstream to check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.
- CHECK FOR DTC*
- Check for DTC.
- Clear the DTC.
- Recheck the DTC.RESULT
Result Proceed to DTC is not output A DTC is output B B → Go to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
A: Go to next step
- PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE RESULT
Result Proceed to Fault is not listed in problem symptoms table A Fault is listed in problem symptoms table B B → Go to 8 step 8
A: Go to next step
- OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*
- Terminals of ECU. Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU .
- Data List / Active Test. Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST .
NEXT: Go to next step
- ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE
NEXT: Go to next step
- CONFIRMATION TEST
NEXT → END