Lexus ES: How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
- Use the following procedure to troubleshoot the fuel lid opener system.
- *: Use the GTS.
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 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. | 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 6 |
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| 5. | OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING* |
(a) Operation Check
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(b) Inspection
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| 6. | REPAIR OR REPLACE |
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| 7. | CONFIRMATION TEST |
| NEXT | | END |
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Operation Check
OPERATION CHECK CHECK FUEL LID OPENER SYSTEM (a) Push the trunk and fuel switch assembly (fuel lid opener switch) and check that the fuel lid opens.
Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of
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Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT NOTICE: This procedure includes the removal of small-head bolts. Refer to Small-Head Bolts of Basic Repair Hint to identify the small-head bolts. Click here PROCEDURE 1. REMOVE SPARK PLUG Click here 2. REMOVE KNOCK CONTROL SENSOR Click here 3. REMOVE ENGINE
Inspection
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT CAMSHAFT TIMING GEAR BOLT (a) Check the stroke of the plunger in the center of the camshaft timing gear bolt. Standard Stroke: 4.5 mm (0.177 in.) or more HINT: When pressing the plunger, there may be a stepped feeling. This is not a malfunction. If the result is n
