How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Lexus GS 430 and 2006 Lexus GS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT:
- Use these procedures to troubleshoot the navigation system.
- The intelligent tester should be used in step 3.
- VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
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- INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE
Standard voltage:
11 to 14 V
If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.
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- INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LARGE-SCALE MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (BEAN)
- Using the intelligent tester to check if the Multiplex Communication System (MPX) is functioning normally.
Result
PROBLEM SYMPTOM CHARTResult Proceed to MPX DTC is not output A MPX DTC is output B
B : Go to MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
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- Using the intelligent tester to check if the Multiplex Communication System (MPX) is functioning normally.
- BASIC INSPECTION
- Turn the engine switch on (ACC).
- Check whether or not the multi-display turns on.
Result
PROBLEM SYMPTOM CHARTResult Proceed to Display turns on A Display 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 DTC.
- Recheck 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 the DTCs. This is because the system stores past DTCs.
- Refer to the detailed description on the diagnostic screen as necessary.
- Check and clear past DTCs. Then check for DTCs.
Result
PROBLEM SYMPTOM CHARTResult Proceed to DTC does not reoccur A DTC reoccurs B
B : Go to step 7
A : GO TO NEXT STEP
- PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE .
Result
PROBLEM SYMPTOM CHARTResult 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
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- ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE
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- CONFIRMATION TEST
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