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Lexus ES: How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

*: Use the Techstream.

PROCEDURE

1.

VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

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2.

CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS

(a) Interview the customer and confirm the problem.

Click here

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3.

CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA*

(a) Check and record DTCs and Freeze Frame Data.

for DTC Check / Clear: Click here

for Freeze Frame Data: Click here

Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC > Trouble Codes

(b) Clear the DTCs and Freeze Frame Data.

for DTC Check / Clear: Click here

for Freeze Frame Data: Click here

Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC > Clear DTCs

(c) Reconfirm the DTCs.

(1) Reconfirm the DTCs based on the recorded DTCs and Freeze Frame Data.

Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC > Trouble Codes

HINT:

  • When CAN communication system DTCs are output, repair the CAN communication system first.

    Click here

  • If DTCs U0124, U0126, U0151 and/or U0293 is output together with a CAN communication DTC, first check the appropriate sensor for a momentary open circuit.

    Click here

  • If the Techstream cannot communicate with the skid control ECU (brake booster with master cylinder assembly), inspect the CAN communication system.

    Click here

  • If there is no response from the skid control ECU (brake booster with master cylinder assembly), inspect the IG1 circuit of the skid control ECU (brake booster with master cylinder assembly).

    for C1241: Click here

    for C1242: Click here

Result

Proceed to

DTCs are output.

A

DTCs are not output. (Problem symptom does not occur.)

B

DTCs are not output. (Problem symptom occurs.)

C

B

GO TO STEP 5

C

GO TO STEP 6

A

4.

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART

(a) Proceed to Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart.

Click here

NEXT

GO TO STEP 7

5.

SYMPTOM SIMULATION

(a) Proceed to How to Proceed with Troubleshooting.

Click here

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6.

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

(a) Proceed to Problem Symptoms Table.

Click here

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7.

CIRCUIT INSPECTION*

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8.

IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM

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9.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

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10.

RECONFIRM DTC*

(a) Clear the DTCs.

Click here

Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC > Clear DTCs

(b) Check if the same DTCs are output.

Click here

Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC > Trouble Codes

Result

Proceed to

DTCs are not output.

A

DTCs are output.

B

B

REPAIR CIRCUITS INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTCS

A

11.

CONFIRMATION TEST*

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END

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