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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lexus GS 450h. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT: 

  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE 

    Standard voltage

    11 to 14 V

    If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  3. INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (BEAN)* 
    1. Use Techstream to check if the Multiplex Communication System (MPX) is functioning normally.
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      MPX DTC is not output A
      MPX DTC is output B

      B → GO TO APPROPRIATE MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SERVICE INFORMATION 

      A: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK FOR DTC* 
    1. Check for DTC and note any codes that are output.
    2. Delete DTC.
    3. Recheck DTC.
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      DTC does not reoccur A
      DTC reoccurs B

      B → GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART   DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 

      A: Go to next step 

  5. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 
    RESULT

    Result 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 

  6. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING* 
    1. Terminals of ECU. Refer toTERMINALS OF ECU 
    2. DATA LIST/ACTIVE TEST. Refer toDATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST 

      NEXT: Go to next step 

  7. REPAIR OR REPLACE 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  8. CONFIRMATION TEST 

    NEXT → END