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Trouble Shooting

NOTE: Prior to trouble shooting, ensure no problems exist in multiplex communications. If problems exist, repair multiplex control system before trouble shooting. See MULTIPLEX CONTROL SYSTEMS - LS430 article.
NOTE: Check circuits and components in listed order. See BODY NO. 2 CONTROL SYSTEM , BODY NO. 3 CONTROL SYSTEM , BODY NO. 4 CONTROL SYSTEM  and BODY NO. 5 CONTROL SYSTEM  table. If circuits or components are okay, return to trouble shooting and identify next circuit to be checked.
BODY NO. 2 CONTROL SYSTEM

Problem Inspect
Lighting System
Headlights Do Not Operate (Low Beam) (1) Light Control Switch Circuit
(1) Headlight Relay Circuit
(2) Combination Switch
(3) Body No. 2 ECU
Headlights Do Not Operate (High Beam Or Flash) (1) High-Beam Circuit
(1) Light Control Switch Circuit
(2) Combination Switch
(3) Front Light ECU
(3) Body No. 2 ECU
Automatic Light Control System Does Not Operate (4) Automatic Light Control Sensor Circuit
(2) Combination Switch
(3) Front Light ECU
(3) Body No. 2 ECU
Both Headlights Do Not Operate (1) Headlight Circuit
(1) Light Control Switch Circuit
(2) Combination Switch
(3) Front Light ECU
(3) Body No. 2 ECU
Fog Lights Do Not Operate (1) Fog Light Circuit
(1) Light Control Switch Circuit
(2) Combination Switch
(3) Front Light ECU
(3) Body No. 2 ECU
Rear Combination Light Does Not Operate (1) Power Source Circuit
(2) Combination Switch
(3) Body No. 2 ECU
(3) Body No. 4 ECU
Both Taillights Do Not Operate (1) Taillight Circuit
(1) Light Control Switch Circuit
(2) Combination Switch
(3) Body No. 2 ECU
(3) Body No. 4 ECU
Stoplights Do Not Operate (1) Stoplight Circuit
(2) Combination Switch
(3) Body No. 2 ECU
(3) Body No. 4 ECU
High-Mounted Stoplight Does Not Operate (1) High-Mounted Stoplight Circuit
(2) Combination Switch
(3) Body No. 2 ECU
(3) Body No. 4 ECU
Back-Up Lights Do Not Operate (1) Back-Up Light Circuit
(2) Combination Switch
(3) Body No. 2 ECU
(3) Body No. 4 ECU
License Plate Light Does Not Operate (1) License Plate Light Circuit
(2) Combination Switch
(3) Body No. 2 ECU
(3) Body No. 4 ECU
Parking Lights Does Not Operate (1) Parking Light Circuit
(1) Light Control Switch Circuit
(2) Combination Switch
(3) Body No. 5 ECU
(3) Body No. 2 ECU
Side Marker Lights Do Not Operate (1) Side Marker Light Circuit
(2) Combination Switch Circuit
(3) Body No. 5 ECU
(3) Body No. 2 ECU
Automatic Light Turn-Off System Does Not Operate (Headlights Normal) (1) Headlight Circuit
(1) Light Control Switch Circuit
(2) Combination Switch
(3) Body No. 2 ECU
Turn Signal & Hazard Warning System
Hazard Warning Light Does Not Operate (1) Hazard Switch Circuit
(2) Combination Switch
(3) Body No. 5 ECU
(3) Body No. 2 ECU
All Turn Signal Lights Do Not Operate (1) Turn Signal Light Circuit
(1) Light Control Switch Circuit
(2) Combination Switch
(3) Body No. 5 ECU
(3) Body No. 2 ECU
Illumination Light System
All Switch Illumination Does Not Operate (1) Power Source Circuit
(1) Rheostat Light Control Volume Circuit
(3) Body No. 2 ECU
Some Switch Illumination Does Not Operate (1) Illumination Light Circuit
(3) Body No. 2 ECU
Brightness Does Not Change (All) (1) Rheostat Light Control Volume Circuit
(3) Body No. 2 ECU
Brightness Does Not Change (Cluster Only) (1) Rheostat Light Control Volume Circuit
(1) Instrument Cluster Circuit
(3) Body No. 2 ECU
Driver Seat Belt Buckle Does Not Illuminate (1) Driver Buckle Illumination Circuit
(3) Body No. 2 ECU
Glove Compartment Door Light Does Not Illuminate (1) Illumination Light Circuit
(3) Body No. 2 ECU
Stoplight System
Stoplights Do Not Operate (1) Stoplight Switch Circuit
(1) Stoplight Circuit
(3) Body No. 2 ECU
Headlight Cleaner System
Headlight Cleaner System Does Not Operate Headlight Cleaner Nozzle & Hose
(1) Headlight Cleaner Switch Circuit
(1) Headlight Cleaner Motor Circuit
(1) Headlight Cleaner Relay Circuit
(3) Body No. 2 ECU
Driver Seat Belt System
Driver Seat Belt Warning Does Not Illuminate (1) Driver Buckle Switch Circuit
(3) Body No. 2 ECU
Driver Seat Belt Electric Tension Reducer System Does Not Operate (1) Driver Buckle Switch Circuit
(1) Driver Tension Reducer Circuit
(3) Body No. 2 ECU
Power Shoulder Belt Anchorage System
Driver Belt Anchor Cannot Be Operated Manually (1) Power Source Circuit
(1) Shoulder Belt Anchor Motor Circuit
(1) Shoulder Belt Anchor Sensor Circuit
(3) Driver Door ECU
(3) Body No. 2 ECU
Additional Systems
Stoplight Switch Signal Is Sent To Shift Lock, VSC and Engine Control System (1) Stoplight Switch Circuit
(3) Body No. 2 ECU
(1) Perform appropriate circuit test under CIRCUIT TESTS . If more than one circuit test is listed, perform tests in order listed.
(2) See STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article.
(3) Perform appropriate pin voltage test under PIN VOLTAGE TESTS .
(4) See appropriate Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) test under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
BODY NO. 3 CONTROL SYSTEM

Problem Inspect
Interior Light System
All Interior Lights Do Not Operate (1) Power Source Circuit
(1) Illumination Light Circuit
(2) Body No. 3 ECU
Seat Belt Buckle Illumination Does Not Operate (1) Passenger Buckle Illumination Circuit
(2) Body No. 3 ECU
Outer Step Light (In Outer Mirror) Does Not Operate (1) Illumination Circuit
(2) Body No. 3 ECU
Passenger Seat Belt System
Passenger Seat Belt Electric Tension Reducer System Does Not Operate (1) Passenger Buckle Switch Circuit
(1) Passenger Tension Reducer Circuit
(2) Body No. 3 ECU
Power Shoulder Belt Anchorage System
Passenger Belt Anchor Cannot Be Operated Manually (1) Shoulder Belt Anchor Motor Circuit
(2) Body No. 3 ECU
(3) Driver Door ECU
Wiper & Washer System
Wiper & Washer System Does Not Operate (1) Power Source Circuit
(1) Wiper Motor Circuit
(2) Body No. 3 ECU
Wiper System Does Not Operate (High Speed) (1) Wiper High Switch Circuit
(2) Body No. 3 ECU
Washer Fluid Does Not Operate Washer Hose & Nozzle
With Wiper At High Position, Wiper Blade Is In Contact With Body. With Wiper Switch Off, Wiper Blade Does Not Retract Or Retract Position Is Wrong. (1) Wiper High Switch Circuit
(1) Wiper Motor Circuit
(2) Body No. 3 ECU
Washer System Does Not Operate (1) Washer Motor Does Not Operate
(2) Body No. 3 ECU
Washer Fluid Level Warning System Does Not Operate (1) Washer Fluid Level Warning Switch Circuit
(2) Body No. 3 ECU
Additional Systems
Navigation System Abnormal (1) Navigation ECU Communication Circuit,
(1) Navigation ECU
(1) Multi Display ECU
(2) Body No. 3 ECU
Shift Point Too High Or Too Low (1) Pattern Select Switch Circuit
(1) Shift Lock ECU
Rear Sunshade Abnormal (1) Rear Sunshade ECU Circuit
(2) Body No. 3 ECU
Brake Pad Indicator Does Not Operate (1) Instrument Cluster
(1) Brake Pad Sensor
(4)ABS System
Rear Seat Control System Does Not Operate (1) Rear Seat Return Switch Circuit
(3) Right Or Left Rear Seat ECU
(2) Body No. 3 ECU
(1) Perform appropriate circuit test under CIRCUIT TESTS . If more than one circuit test is listed, perform tests in order listed.
(2) Perform appropriate pin voltage test under PIN VOLTAGE TESTS .
(3) See MULTIPLEX CONTROL SYSTEMS - LS430 article.
(4) See ANTI LOCK - LS430 article in BRAKES.
BODY NO. 4 CONTROL SYSTEM

Problem Inspect
Luggage Room Junction Block Control System Does Not Operate (1) Power Source Circuit
(1) Ignition Switch Power Source Circuit
(2) Body No. 4 ECU
Rear A/C Does Not Operate (1) Rear A/C Amplifier Circuit
(3) A/C ECU
(2) Body No. 4 ECU
Fuel Lid Opener System Does Not Operate (1) Fuel Lid Opener Motor Circuit
(2) Body No. 4 ECU
Luggage Compartment Door Opener Or Closer System Does Not Operate (1) Luggage Compartment Door Opener Switch Circuit
(1) Luggage Compartment Door Courtesy Switch Circuit
(1) Luggage Compartment Door Switch Circuit
(1) Luggage Compartment Door Key Lock & Unlock Switch Circuit
(1) Luggage Door Lock Switch Circuit
(1) Luggage Compartment Door Motor Circuit
(2) Body No. 4 ECU
Fuel Sender Gauge Does Not Operate (4) Fuel Sender Gauge Circuit
(2) Body No. 4 ECU
Luggage Compartment Light Does Not Light (1) Luggage Compartment Light Circuit
(1) Luggage Compartment Door Courtesy Switch Circuit
(2) Body No. 4 ECU
(1) Rear Seat Belt Buckle Light Does Not Come On (1) Rear Seat Belt Buckle Illumination Light Circuit
(2) Body No. 4 ECU
(1) Perform appropriate circuit test under CIRCUIT TESTS . If more than one circuit test is listed, perform tests in order listed.
(2) Perform appropriate pin voltage test under PIN VOLTAGE TESTS .
(3) See AUTOMATIC A/C-HEATER SYSTEMS - LS430 article in AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING.
(4) See INSTRUMENT PANELS - LS430 article.
BODY NO. 5 CONTROL SYSTEM

Problem Inspect
Front Light Control Systems (Headlights, Clearance Lights, Front Fog Lights, Horn, Washer System and Washer Fluid Level Warning (1) Power Source Circuit
(1) Ignition Switch Power Source Circuit
(2) Body No. 5 ECU
Horn Does Not Sound (1) Horn Circuit
(2) Body No. 5 ECU
(1) Perform appropriate circuit test under CIRCUIT TESTS . If more than one circuit test is listed, perform tests in order listed.
(2) Perform appropriate pin voltage test under PIN VOLTAGE TESTS .