How To Proceed With Troubleshooting [09/2023 - 12/2023]: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Lexus TX 550h+ and 2024 Lexus TX 500h. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
Result
Proceed to NEXT Result:
NEXT
See step 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.
- 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
Result
Proceed to NEXT Result:
NEXT
See step 3
- INSPECT AUXILIARY BATTERY VOLTAGE
- Measure the auxiliary battery voltage with the ignition switch off.
Standard voltage
11 to 14 V
HINT:
- A simple method to determine whether the auxiliary battery is discharged is to operate the horn.
- If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the auxiliary battery before proceeding.
- Check the fuses and relays.
- Check the connector connections and terminals to make sure that there are no abnormalities such as loose connections, deformation, etc.
Result
Proceed to NEXT
Result:
NEXT
See step 4
- Measure the auxiliary battery voltage with the ignition switch off.
- CHECK FOR DTC*
- Clear the DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs
- Check for SFI system DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes
OK
SFI system DTCs are not output.
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
GO TO SFI SYSTEM. Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [09/2023 - ]
Result:
OK
See step 5
- Clear the DTCs.
- PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
- Refer to Problem Symptoms Table.
Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [09/2023 - 12/2023]
Result
Result Proceed to Fault is not listed in Problem Symptoms Table A Fault is listed in Problem Symptoms Table B
Result:
B
ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Result:
A
See step 6
- Refer to Problem Symptoms Table.
- OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*
- Data List / Active Test
Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [09/2023 - ]
- Operation Check
Refer to OPERATION CHECK [09/2023 - ]
- Terminals of ECU
Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU [09/2023 - 12/2023]
- Inspection
Result
Proceed to NEXT
Result:
NEXT
See step 7
- Data List / Active Test
- REPAIR OR REPLACE
Result
Proceed to NEXT Result:
NEXT
See step 8
- CONFIRMATION TEST
Result
Proceed to NEXT Result:
NEXT
END