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Lexus ES: Navigation Processor Malfunction (B15AD)

DESCRIPTION

This DTC is stored when a malfunction occurs in the navigation ECU.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

B15AD

Navigation Processor Malfunction

When either condition below is met:

  • A short to ground, short to +B or open occurs in the gyro signal circuit
  • Gyro sensor malfunction

Navigation ECU

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

When replacing the navigation ECU, always replace it with a new one. If a navigation ECU which was installed to another vehicle is used, the following may occur:

  • A communication malfunction DTC may be stored.
  • The navigation ECU may not operate normally.

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK DTC

(a) Clear the DTCs.

Body Electrical > Navigation System > Clear DTCs

(b) Recheck for DTCs and check that no DTCs are output.

Body Electrical > Navigation System > Trouble Codes

OK:

No DTCs are output.

OK

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

NG

REPLACE NAVIGATION ECU

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