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LEXUS Link Prompt Changes (EL009-02)

Publication date: 2002-08-01
Reference number: EL009-02

LEXUS LINK PROMPT CHANGES

LEXUS LINK PROMPT CHANGES

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): EL009-02, Date of Issue:  August 1, 2002
LEXUS: 2002 LS 430
SECTION: Electrical
COPYRIGHT: © 2018 Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA License Agreement TMS1002

Introduction

Due to a mid-year production change to the 2002 model year Lexus Link System, the automated voice prompts have been improved to better inform the occupants of the status of their Lexus Link subscription.

The voice prompt has also been improved to help dealers identify the status of the Lexus Link System (Factory mode vs. Dealer mode).

Applicable Vehicles

2002  model year LS 430  vehicles produced before the VIN shown below.

Production Change Information

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION

MODEL STARTING VIN
LS 430 JTHBN30F220090043

Pre-Delivery Service Procedure

FACTORY MODE VOICE PROMPT (BEFORE PDS)

BEFORE MID-YEAR CHANGE AFTER MID-YEAR CHANGE
"The Lexus Link System is active" "Japanese voice prompt"
  1. Remove antenna from the glove box and install on the roof.
  2. Remove the tear-off label from the Lexus Link ECU and affix to the Lexus Link Services Subscription Agreement (SSA).
  3. Connect the Lexus Link back-up battery.
  4. Place the Lexus Link System into Dealer mode.
    • To accomplish this, put the key in the ignition, and press and hold the "-VOL" button on the Lexus Link button module while cycling the ignition key ON and OFF 5 times within 15 seconds.
  5. Once the Lexus Link System is placed into Dealer mode, the voice prompt will change from Japanese to English when the ignition is turned to the ON position.
  6. Repeat step  4 if voice prompt is still in Japanese.
DEALER MODE VOICE PROMPT (AFTER PDS)

BEFORE MID-YEAR CHANGE AFTER MID-YEAR CHANGE
"The Lexus Link System is active" "The Lexus Link System is not active. To activate your Lexus Link System, press the services button now."

Warranty Information

WARRANTY INFORMATION

OP CODE DESCRIPTION TIME OFP T1 T2
N/A Not Applicable to Warranty --- --- --- ---

Activation Procedure

Pre-Delivery Service and activation process remains the same. Please refer to your "Lexus Link" Activation Process Quick Reference Guide.

CONFIGURED MODE VOICE PROMPT (ACTIVE SUBSCRIPTION)

BEFORE MID-YEAR CHANGE AFTER MID-YEAR CHANGE
"The Lexus Link System is active" "The Lexus Link System is active"
DE-ACTIVATED MODE VOICE PROMPT (EXPIRED SUBSCRIPTION)

BEFORE MID-YEAR CHANGE AFTER MID-YEAR CHANGE
(no change) "The Lexus Link System is not activate your Lexus Link System press the services button now."