Inspection Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus LS 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT:
In case of using the LEXUS hand-held tester, start the inspection from step 1 and in case of not using the LEXUS hand-held tester, start from step 2.
- Check hood courtesy switch using LEXUS hand-held tester.
PREPARATION:
Connect the LEXUS hand-held tester to the DLC 3.
CHECK:
Check the hood courtesy switch using DATA LIST.
- OK : Proceed to next circuit inspection shown in problem symptoms table (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE ).
- NG : Go to next step.
- Check engine hood courtesy switch.
PREPARATION:
- Remove the engine hood lock assembly.
- Disconnect the engine hood courtesy switch connector.
CHECK:
Check continuity between terminals 1 and 2 when the engine hood lock is locked and unlocked.
OK:
DTC SECTIONEngine hood lock Tester connection Specified condition LOCK - No continuity UNLOCK 1 - 2 Continuity Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
- NG : Replace engine hood courtesy switch.
- OK : Go to next step.
- Check wire harness and connector between driver side J/B ECU and switch, switch and body ground (See HOW TO USE THE DIAGNOSTIC CHART AND INSPECTION PROCEDURE
).
- NG : Repair or replace wire harness or connector.
- OK : Proceed to next circuit inspection shown on problem symptom table (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE ).