Steering Angle Sensor (BR006-04)
Publication date: 2004-12-20Reference number: BR006-04
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): BR006-04, Date of Issue:
December 20, 2004
| LEXUS: | 2004 LS 430 |
| SECTION: | BRAKES |
| COPYRIGHT: | © 2018 Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA License Agreement TMS1002 |
INTRODUCTION
Some customers may experience an intermittent VSC activation after starting the engine and driving straight. This condition is always accompanied by the instrument panel VSC light and audible warning buzzer turning on at the same time. To prevent this condition, the Steering Angle Sensor has been changed.
APPLICABLE VEHICLES
2004 model year LS 430 vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown below.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION
| Model | Production Change Effective VIN |
|---|---|
| LS 430 | JTHBN36F#40171822 |
PARTS INFORMATION
PARTS INFORMATION
| Previous Part Number | Current Part Number | Part Name | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89245-48010 | 89245-48011 | Sensor, Steering | 1 |
WARRANTY INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
| OP Code | Description | Time | OFP | T1 | T2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR4003 | R & R Steering Angle Sensor | 0.5 | 89245-48010 | 87 | 74 |
NOTE:
Applicable Warranty*
This repair is covered under the Lexus Comprehensive Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 48 months or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.
This repair is covered under the Lexus Comprehensive Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 48 months or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.
* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.
REQUIRED SSTS
NOTE:
Additional Diagnostic Tester Kits, CAN Interface Modules, Program Cards or other SSTs may be ordered by calling SPX/OTC.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
- Check for ABS/VSC DTCs using the Diagnostic Tester.
- If ABS/VSC DTC(s) are present, then follow diagnostics for specific DTC(s).
- If no ABS/VSC DTC(s) are present, then remove and replace the steering angle sensor following the procedures outlined in the Technical Information System (TIS), 2004 model year LS 430 Repair Manual: Brake: Steering Sensor: Replacement .
- Perform Zero Point Calibration. Refer to TSIB No. BR001 -04 , "Zero Point Calibration."
- Road test vehicle.