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Inspection Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus LS 600hL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

After the inspection is completed, clear the DTCs.

  1. CHECK IF A PROPER CD IS INSERTED 
    1. Make sure that the CD is an audio CD or a CD with an MP3 or WMA file, and that it is not deformed, flawed, stained, burred, or otherwise defective.

      OK: Normal CD 

      HINT:

      • Translucent or uniquely-shaped CDs cannot be played.
      • CD with adhesive paper labels should not be played.
      • Commercial audio CDs can be played.
      • CD-DA files on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs can be played
      • MP3 and WMA files on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs can be played
      • For details on playable CDs, refer to the Owner's Manual

    NG: CD IS FAULTY 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. REPLACE CD WITH ANOTHER AND RECHECK 
    1. Replace the CD and recheck
      1. Replace the CD with a normal one.
      2. Clear the DTCs (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).
      3. Recheck for DTCs and check if the same trouble occurs again

        OK: Malfunction disappears. 

    NG: REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER  (See REMOVAL  )

    OK: END