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Lexus ES: 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 probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.

Rear Suspension System

Symptom

Suspected Area

Link

Vehicle pulls to one side while driving

Tires (worn or improperly inflated)

Rear wheel alignment (incorrect)

Rear axle hub (worn)*1

Rear axle hub (worn)*2

Rear shock absorber (worn)

Rear coil spring (weak)

Suspension parts (worn)

-

Bottoming

Vehicle (overloaded)

-

Rear coil spring (weak)

Rear shock absorber (worn)

Swaying/pitching

Tires (worn or improperly inflated)

Rear coil spring (weak)

Rear shock absorber (worn)

Rear stabilizer bar (bent or broken)*1

Rear stabilizer bar (bent or broken)*2

Wheel shimmy

Tires (worn or improperly inflated)

Wheels (out of balance)

Rear wheel alignment

Rear upper control arm (worn)

Rear No. 1 suspension arm (worn)

Rear No. 2 suspension arm (worn)

Rear trailing arm (worn)

Rear shock absorber (worn)

Rear axle hub (worn)*1

Rear axle hub (worn)*2

Abnormal tire wear

Tires (worn or improperly inflated)

Wheels (out of balance)

Rear wheel alignment

Suspension parts (worn)

-

*1: for 2WD

*2: for AWD

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 Rear Trailing Arm

 Components

COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION *A for Gasoline Model *B for RH Side *C for LH Side - - *1 NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER *2 NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf): Specif

 Components

COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION *A for Gasoline Model 2WD *B for RH Side *C for LH Side - - *1 NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER *2 NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf): Sp

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 Communication Error from VSC to ECM Invalid Serial Data Received (P163081)

DESCRIPTION The skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) sends signals such as brake request signals to the ECM. If an abnormal signal is detected, the ECM stores DTC P163081. DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area MIL DTC Output from P163081 Communication E

 Brake Switch "B" Circuit Short to Battery (P070312)

DESCRIPTION The purpose of the stop light switch signal circuit is to prevent the engine from stalling when the brakes are suddenly applied while driving in the lock-up condition. When the brake pedal is depressed, the stop light switch assembly sends a signal to the ECM. The ECM then cancels the op

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