Lexus ES: How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
- Use the following procedure to troubleshoot the blind spot monitor system.
- *: Use the Techstream.
PROCEDURE
| 1. | VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP |
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| 2. | CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS |
HINT:
If there are any scratches or impact marks on the rear bumper, perform the blind spot monitor beam axis confirmation. If any abnormalities are found, perform the blind spot monitor sensor installation condition inspection.
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| 3. | INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE |
(a) Measure the battery voltage.
Standard Voltage:
11 to 14 V
If the voltage is below 11 V, replace or recharge the battery before proceeding to the next step.
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| 4. | CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* |
(a) Use the Techstream to check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.
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| Result | Proceed to |
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| CAN communication system DTCs are not output. | A |
| CAN communication system DTCs are output. | B |
| B |  | GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM |
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| 5. | CHECK FOR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA* |
(a) Refer to DTC Check / Clear for the blind spot monitor system.
Body Electrical > Blind Spot Monitor Master > Trouble Codes Body Electrical > Blind Spot Monitor Slave > Trouble Codes(b) Record or print DTCs and freeze frame data, if necessary.
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| Result | Proceed to |
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| DTCs are not output. | A |
| DTCs are output. | B |
| B | | GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART |
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| 6. | 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 |
HINT:
If the symptom does not recur and no DTCs are output, attempt to reproduce the symptoms.
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| B | | GO TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE |
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| 7. | PERFORM TROUBLESHOOTING BASED ON MALFUNCTION SYMPTOM* |
(a) Refer to Terminals of ECU.
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(b) Refer to Diagnosis System.
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(c) Refer to Data List / Active Test.
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| 8. | ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE |
| Result | Proceed to |
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| When adjusting or repairing | A |
| When replacing | B |
| B | | GO TO STEP 10 |
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| 9. | CLEAR DTC* |
(a) Clear the DTCs.
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| NEXT | | GO TO STEP 10 |
| 10. | PERFORM BEAM AXIS INSPECTION |
(a) Enter Test Mode (refer to Blind Spot Monitor Beam Axis Inspection).
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(b) Confirm the blind spot monitor beam axis display and perform the blind spot monitor beam axis adjustment.
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| 11. | PERFORM CONFIRMATION TEST* |
| NEXT | | END |
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Power Source Circuit
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Precaution
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Dtc Check / Clear
DTC CHECK / CLEAR CHECK DTC (a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3. (b) Turn the power switch on (IG). (c) Turn the Techstream on. (d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / (desired system) / Trouble Codes. Body Electrical > Grille Shutter > Trouble Codes Powertrain > Engine > Tro
Dtc Check / Clear
DTC CHECK / CLEAR NOTICE: When the diagnosis system is changed from normal mode to check mode or vice versa, all DTCs and freeze frame data recorded in normal mode are cleared. Before changing modes, always check and make a note of DTCs and freeze frame data. HINT:
DTCs which are stored in the EC
