Lexus ES: How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
- Use these procedures to troubleshoot the grille shutter system.
- *: 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?
Driving conditions, weather conditions
How did it happen?
Problem symptoms
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| 3. | PRE-CHECK |
(a) Measure the auxiliary battery voltage with the power switch off.
Standard Voltage:
11 to 14 V
If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the auxiliary battery before proceeding to the next step.
(b) Check the fuses and relays.
(c) Check the connector connections and terminals to make sure that there are no abnormalities such as loose connections, deformation, etc.
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| 4. | INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* |
(a) Using the Techstream, check for CAN communication system DTCs.
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| Result | Proceed to |
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| CAN DTCs are not output | A |
| CAN DTCs are output | B |
| B | .gif) | GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM |
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| 5. | CHECK FOR DTC* (SFI SYSTEM) |
(a) Check for DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes| Result | Proceed to |
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| DTCs are not output | A |
| DTCs are output | B |
| B | | GO TO SFI SYSTEM |
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| 6. | CHECK FOR DTC* (GRILLE SHUTTER SYSTEM) |
(a) Check for DTCs.
Body Electrical > Grille Shutter > Trouble Codes| Result | Proceed to |
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| DTCs are not output | A |
| DTCs are output | B |
| B | | GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART |
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| 7. | PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE |
(a) Refer to Problem Symptoms Table.
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| Result | Proceed to |
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| Fault is not listed in Problem Symptoms Table | A |
| Fault is listed in Problem Symptoms Table | B |
| B | | GO TO STEP 9 |
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| 8. | OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING* |
(a) Terminals of ECU
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(b) Data List / Active Test
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| 9. | REPAIR OR REPLACE |
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| 10. | CHECK FOR DTC* (GRILLE SHUTTER SYSTEM) |
(a) Check for DTCs.
Body Electrical > Grille Shutter > Trouble Codes| Result | Proceed to |
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| DTCs are not output | A |
| DTCs are output | B |
| A | | END |
| B | | GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART |
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INITIALIZATION CHANGE GRILLE SHUTTER CONTROL MODE AND/OR PERFORM INITIALIZATION (a) In the following situations, it is necessary to change the grille shutter control mode and/or initialize the grille
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PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE NOTICE:
Before performing troubleshooting, change the grille shutter control mode to maintenance mode.
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