Lexus ES: How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
- Use the following procedure to troubleshoot the windshield deicer 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.
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| 4. | 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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| 5. | 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 7 |
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| 6. | 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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| 7. | REPAIR OR REPLACE |
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| 8. | CONFIRMATION TEST |
| NEXT | | END |
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Operation Check
OPERATION CHECK CHECK WINDSHIELD DEICER SYSTEM (a) Turn the engine switch on (IG). (b) Check that the windshield deicer wire (windshield glass) becomes warm by operating the front wiper deicer switch.
Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE NOTICE:
If the battery voltage becomes low, battery load control will operate in order to ensure sufficient power is supplied to the power steering system. In this case, the
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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Components
COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION *1 BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER *2 SERVICE PLUG GRIP ILLUSTRATION *1 CONNECTOR COVER ASSEMBLY *2 ENGINE ROOM MAIN WIRE Tightening torque for "Major areas involving basic vehicle performance such as moving/turning/stopping": N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf)
Inspection
INSPECTION CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT CAUTION:
Do not put your hands into the water that has been heated for the inspection.
Touching the heated water could result in burns.
PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (a) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the ta
