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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.
  • 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.

CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*

(a) Using the Techstream, check for CAN communication system DTCs.

Click here

Result

Proceed to

CAN DTCs are not output

A

CAN DTCs are output

B

B

GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

A

5.

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

(a) Refer to Problem Symptoms Table.

Click here

Result

Proceed to

Fault is not listed in Problem Symptoms Table.

A

Fault is listed in Problem Symptoms Table.

B

B

GO TO STEP 7

A

6.

OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*

(a) Operation Check

Click here

(b) Terminals of ECU

Click here

(c) Data List / Active Test

Click here

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7.

REPAIR OR REPLACE

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8.

CONFIRMATION TEST

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END

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 Operation Check

OPERATION CHECK CHECK WINDSHIELD DEICER SYSTEM (a) Turn the power 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 auxiliary battery voltage becomes low, auxiliary battery load control will operate in order to ensure sufficient power is supplied to the power steering system

 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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 Dtc Check / Clear

DTC CHECK / CLEAR CHECK DTC (CHECK USING TECHSTREAM) (a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3. (b) Turn the power switch on (IG) and wait for 90 seconds. (c) Turn the Techstream on. (d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Navigation System / Trouble Codes. Body Electrical > Navigation Syst

 Diagnosis System

DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM DESCRIPTION (a) Panoramic moon roof system data and Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) can be read through the vehicle Data Link Connector 3 (DLC3). When the system seems to be malfunctioning, use the Techstream to check for malfunctions and perform repairs. CHECK DLC3 (a) Check the DL

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