Diagnosis & Repair
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.
- Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC) No. 3. See Figure. Disconnect EC1 Black 3-pin connector. EC1 connector is a wire-to-wire connector located at center rear of engine, near starter. Using a fused jumper wire, connect terminal No. 3 (Gray wire) on male part of connector to terminal No. 2 (Black wire) on female part of connector. Connect another jumper wire between terminal No. 2 (Black wire) on male part of connector to terminal No. 3 (White wire) on female part of connector. See Fig 1.
- Turn ignition on. Turn scan tool on. Allow engine to reach its normal operating temperature. Snap throttle 3 times to 4000 RPM. Retrieve trouble codes. See RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. If same DTC is repeated, go to next step. If DTC changed, go to step 4.
- Check for short or open in Black or White wires between EC1 harness connector and ECM. Repair as necessary. If wiring harness is okay, replace ECM.
- Check for short or open in Black or Gray wires between EC1 harness connector and knock sensor. Repair as necessary. If wiring harness is okay, replace knock sensor.