How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lexus GS 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT:
The intelligent tester can be used in steps 3, 4, 5, 7 and 11.
- VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
NEXT:
- CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS
- Confirm problem symptoms.
NEXT:
- CHECK MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
- Check for DTCs (See
DTC CHECK / CLEAR
).
HINT:
The 4WD control ECU sends the signals from indicator light to the gateway ECU via CAN communication, and the gateway ECU sends the signals to the combination meter assembly via multiplex communication system (BEAN).
Result
RESULT CHARTResult Proceed to DTC is not output A DTC is output B B: CHECK MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT
A: Go to next step
- Check for DTCs (See
DTC CHECK / CLEAR
).
- CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
- Check for DTCs (See
DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).
HINT:
The ECU of this system is connected to the CAN communication system.
Therefore before starting troubleshooting, make sure to check that there is no trouble in CAN communication system.
Result
RESULT CHARTResult Proceed to DTC is not output A DTC is output B B: CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT
A: Go to next step
- Check for DTCs (See
DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).
- CHECK DTC
- Check for DTCs (See
DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).
- Record the DTCs.
- Clear the DTCs.
- Recheck for DTCs.
- Simulate the malfunction and check if the DTCs are output again.
Result
RESULT CHARTResult Proceed to DTC is output A DTC is not output B DTCs are not output, and the malfunction cannot be simulated or checked C B: GO TO STEP 10
C: SYMPTOM SIMULATION
A: Go to next step
- Check for DTCs (See
DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).
- DTC CHART
NEXT:
- CIRCUIT INSPECTION
NEXT:
- REPAIR
NEXT:
- CONFIRMATION TEST
NEXT: END
- PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
NEXT:
- CIRCUIT INSPECTION
NEXT:
- CONFIRMATION TEST
NEXT: END