Lexus ES: How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
- Use the following procedure to troubleshoot the window defogger 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 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.
(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.
(d) Check the vehicle specifications.
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| 4. | 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 | .gif) | GO TO STEP 6 |
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| 5. | OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING* |
(a) Operation Check
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(b) Terminals of ECU
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(c) Data List / Active Test
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(d) On-vehicle Inspection
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| 6. | REPAIR OR REPLACE |
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| 7. | CONFIRMATION TEST |
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Operation Check
OPERATION CHECK CHECK WINDOW DEFOGGER SYSTEM (a) Turn the engine switch on (IG). (b) Check that the rear window defogger wire becomes warm by operating the rear window defogger switch of the air condi
Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE HINT:
Inspect the fuses and relays related to this system before inspecting the suspected areas below.
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms.
Terminals Of Ecu
TERMINALS OF ECU CHECK AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY *A w/o Seat Heater *B w/ Seat Heater (a) Disconnect the G39 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector. (b) Measure the volta
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