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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Lexus IS 350 and 2011 Lexus IS 250. 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. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK AND SYMPTOM CHECK 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  3. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE 

    Standard

    11 to 14 V

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

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  4. INSPECT MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (BEAN)* 
    1. Use the 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 step 8 

      A: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK FOR DTC* 

    Result

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

    B → Go to step 8 

    A: Go to next step 

  6. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    Result

    Result Proceed to
    If fault is not listed in problem symptoms table A
    If fault is listed in problem symptoms table B

    B → Go to step 8 

    A: Go to next step 

  7. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING* 
    1. Data List/Active Test. Refer to DATA LIST/ACTIVE TEST 
    2. Terminals of ECU. Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU 
    3. Inspection

      NEXT: Go to next step 

  8. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  9. CONFIRMATION TEST 

    NEXT → END