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 navigation system.
- The intelligent tester should be used in step 4.
- VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
- CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK AND SYMPTOM CHECK
- INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE
Standard voltage:
11 to 14 V
If the voltage is below 11V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.
- 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
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
- Using the intelligent tester to check if the Multiplex Communication System (MPX) is functioning normally.
- BASIC INSPECTION
- Turn the ignition switch to ACC.
- Check whether or not the multi-display turns on.
Result
RESULT CHARTResult Proceed to Display turns on A Display does not turn on B
B: Go to step 7
A: Go to next step
- 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 navigation 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 the DTCs. This is because the system stores past DTCs.
- Refer to the detailed description on the diagnostic screen as necessary (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).
- Check the clear the past diagnostic trouble code. Check the diagnostic trouble code and inspect the area the code indicates.
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 on problem symptoms table A Fault is listed on problem symptoms table B B: Go to step 9
A: Go to next step
- OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
- (see TERMINALS OF ECU )
- ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE
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