How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lexus SC 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT:
- Use these procedures to troubleshoot the audio system.
- *: Use the intelligent tester.
- VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORK SHOP
- CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK AND SYMPTOM CHECK
- INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE
Standard voltage:
11 to 14 V
If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.
- INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LARGE-SCALE MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (BEAN)*
- Use the intelligent tester to check if the Multiplex Communication System (MPX) is functioning normally.
Result:
RESULT CHARTResult Proceed to MPX DTC is not output A MPX DTC is output B
B: GO to MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
A: Go to next step
- Use the intelligent tester to check if the Multiplex Communication System (MPX) is functioning normally.
- CHECK FOR DTC
- Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output.
- Delete the DTC.
- Recheck for DTCs. Based on the DTC output in (a), try to force output of the audio system DTC by simulating the operation indicated by the DTC.
Result:
RESULT CHARTResult Proceed to DTC does not reoccur A DTC reoccurs B
B: Go to step 8
A: Go to next step
- PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Result:
RESULT CHARTResult Proceed to Fault is not listed in problem symptoms table A Fault listed in problem symptoms table B B: Go to step 8
A: Go to next step
- OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
- (see DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST )
- (see TERMINALS OF ECU )
- ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE
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