How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lexus GX 470. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT:
- Use these procedures to troubleshoot the navigation system.
- *: Use the intelligent tester.
- VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
- INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE
Standard voltage: 11 to 14 V
If the voltage is below 11V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.
- BASIC INSPECTION
- Turn the ignition switch ACC.
- Check whether or not the display appears on the multi-display.
Result
RESULT TABLEResult Proceed to Display appears A Display does not appear B B: Go to step 6
A: Go to Next Step
- INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (BEAN)*
- Use the intelligent tester to check if the Multiplex Communication System (MPX) is functioning normally.
Result
RESULT TABLEResult Proceed to MPX DTC is not output A MPX DTC is output B B: Go to MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
A: Go to Next Step
- CHECK FOR DTC
- Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output.
- Delete for DTC.
- Recheck for DTCs. Based on the DTC output in the first step, try to force output of the audio system DTC by simulating the operation indicated by the DTC.
HINT:
- If the system cannot enter the diagnosis mode, inspect each AVC-LAN communication signal and repair or replace problem parts.
- Even if the malfunction symptom is not confirmed, check for DTCs. This is because the system stores past DTCs.
- Refer to the detailed description on the diagnostic screen, as necessary (See DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY DETAILED DESCRIPTION ).
- Check and clear past diagnostic trouble codes. Check the diagnostic trouble code and inspect the area the code indicates.
Result
RESULT TABLEResult Proceed to DTC does not reoccur A DTC reoccurs B B: Go to step 7
A: Go to Next Step
- 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 7
A: Go to Next Step
- OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
- See TERMINALS OF ECU
- Inspect the front No. 1 speaker (see ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
- Inspect the steering pad switch (see INSPECTION )
- ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE
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