Lexus ES: How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
*: Use the Techstream.
PROCEDURE
| 1. | VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP |
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| 2. | CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS |
HINT:
- In troubleshooting, confirm that the problem symptoms have been accurately identified. Preconceptions should be discarded in order to make an accurate judgment. To clearly understand what the problem symptoms are, it is extremely important to ask the customer about the problem and the conditions at the time the malfunction occurred.
- Gather as much information as possible for reference. Past problems that seem unrelated may also help in some cases.
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The following 5 items are important points for problem analysis:
What
Vehicle model, system name
When
Date, time, occurrence frequency
Where
Road conditions
Under what conditions?
Running conditions, driving conditions, weather conditions
How did it happen?
Problem symptoms
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| 3. | INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE |
(a) Measure the battery voltage.
Standard Voltage:
11 to 14 V
If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding to the next step.
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| 4. | INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* |
(a) Check if CAN communication DTCs are output.
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| Result | Proceed to |
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| CAN communication DTCs are not output. | A |
| CAN communication DTCs are output. | B |
| B | .gif) | GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM |
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| 5. | CHECK FOR DTC* |
HINT:
Refer to DTC Check / Clear.
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| Result | Proceed to |
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| DTCs are not output. | A |
| DTCs are output. | B |
| B | | GO TO DTC CHART |
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| 6. | REFER TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE |
HINT:
Refer to Problem Symptoms Table.
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| Result | Proceed to |
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| Malfunctioning parts are not confirmed. | A |
| Malfunctioning parts are confirmed. | B |
| B | | GO TO STEP 12 |
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| 7. | OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING* |
HINT:
Refer to Data List / Active Test.
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| Result | Proceed to |
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| Malfunctioning parts are not confirmed. | A |
| Malfunctioning parts are confirmed. | B |
| B | | GO TO STEP 12 |
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| 8. | CHECK ECM CIRCUIT |
HINT:
Refer to Terminals of ECM.
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| NG | | GO TO STEP 12 |
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| 9. | CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS |
HINT:
Refer to Symptom Simulation.
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| 10. | CONDUCT PARTS INSPECTION |
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| 11. | IDENTIFY PROBLEM |
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| 12. | ADJUST AND/OR REPAIR |
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| 13. | CONDUCT CONFIRMATION TEST |
| NEXT | | END |
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System Diagram
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
Parts Location
PARTS LOCATION ILLUSTRATION *1 GENERATOR ASSEMBLY *2 ECM *3 NO. 1 ENGINE ROOM RELAY BLOCK AND NO. 1 JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY - - ILLUSTRATION *1 COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
Precaution
PRECAUTION INITIALIZATION NOTICE: Make sure to perform the necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) after parts related to the cable has been disconnected from t
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Maintenance data (fuel, oil level,
etc.)
Dimensions and weight
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: Vehicles with 215/55R17 tires
*3: Vehicles with 235/45R18 tires
Vehicle identification
■ Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number
(VIN) is the legal identifier for your
vehicle. This is the primary identification
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