How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus RX 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
- INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE
Standard voltage:
11 to 14 V
If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.
- BASIC INSPECTION
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
- Check whether the radio receiver turns on.
Result
RESULT TABLEResult Proceed to Radio receiver turns on A Radio receiver does not turn on B
B: Go to step 6
A: Go to Next step
- CHECK FOR DTC
- Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output.
- Delete the DTCs.
- Recheck by simulating the operation indicated by the DTC.
HINT:
- If the system cannot enter the diagnostic mode, inspect the AVC-LAN and all the components that connect to the AVC-LAN for short circuits and repair or replace the problem part.
- Even if the malfunction symptom is not confirmed, check the DTCs. This is because the system stores past DTCs.
- Check and clear past DTCs. Then check for DTCs.
Result
RESULT TABLEResult Proceed to DTC is output again A DTC is not output B
B: Go to step 6
A: Go to Next step
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE TABLE
Find the output code in DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE TABLE .
NEXT: Go to step 8
- PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE .
Result
RESULT TABLEResult Proceed to Fault is not listed in problem symptoms table A Fault is listed in problem symptoms table B B: Go to step 8
A: Go to Next step
- OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
- See TERMINALS OF ECU .
- ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE
- CONFIRMATION TEST
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