Lexus ES: How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
- Use the following procedure to troubleshoot the wiper and washer 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. | READ OUT AND SAVE OPERATION HISTORY |
NOTICE:
- If the vehicle or vehicle controls are operated (for example, during initial inspection when the vehicle is brought in for repair) before operation history has been read out and saved, the operation history information could be lost.
- The function "Read operation history" uses the current system time setting inside the Techstream and the time counter inside the controlling ECU to calculate the timings shown in the operation history. For this reason, before reading out the operation history, first make sure that the Techstream system clock is accurately set to the current time.
(a) Read out and save operation history using the Techstream.
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| Tester Display |
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| Operation History |
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| 4. | 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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| 5. | CHECK 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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| 6. | CHECK FOR DTC* |
(a) Check for DTCs.
Body Electrical > Wiper > Trouble Codes Body Electrical > Main Body > Trouble Codes Body Electrical > Rain and/or Humidity Sensor > 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 PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE |
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| 8. | OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING* |
(a) Operation Check.
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(b) Customize Parameters
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(c) Terminals of ECU
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(d) Fail-safe Chart
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(e) Data List / Active Test
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(f) Inspection
(g) On-vehicle inspection
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| 9. | ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE |
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| 10. | CONFIRMATION TEST |
| NEXT | | END |
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CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS NOTICE:
If the vehicle or vehicle controls are operated (for example, during initial inspection when the vehicle is brought in for repair) before operation history h
Operation Check
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Customize Parameters
CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS NOTICE:
When the customer requests a change in a function, first make sure that the function can be customized.
Be sure to make a note of the current settings before customiz
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Components
COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION *1 LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY *2 UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER *3 WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY - -
