How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus RX 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT:
- Use the following procedure to troubleshoot the engine immobilizer system.
- The intelligent tester should be used in steps 4, 5 and 7.
- VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
- CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK AND SYMPTOM CHECK
- CRANK ENGINE FOR MORE THAN 10 SECONDS
- CHECK FOR DTCS
- Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output.
- Delete the DTCs.
- Recheck for DTCs. Try to prompt the DTC (SFI system and engine immobilizer system) by simulating the original activity that the DTC suggested.
- If the DTC does not reoccur, proceed to A.
- If the DTC (SFI system) reoccurs, proceed to B.
- If the DTC (engine immobilizer system) reoccurs, proceed to C.
B: Go to SFI SYSTEM
C: Go to step 8
A: Go to next step.
- READ VALUE OF INTELLIGENT TESTER ((IMMOBILIZER ECU (TRANSPONDER KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) (SWITCH CONDITION))
- Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and turn the intelligent tester main switch on.
- Select the item KEY SW in the DATA LIST and read its value displayed on the intelligent tester.ITEM TABLE
Item Measurement Item/Display (Range) Normal Condition Diagnostic Note KEY SW Unlock warning switch signal / ON or OFF ON: Key is in ignition key cylinder
OFF: No key is in ignition key cylinder-
NG: Go to DTC B2780
OK: Go to next step.
- PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
- If the fault is not listed on the problem symptoms table, proceed to A.
- If the fault is listed on the problem symptoms table, proceed to B.
B: Go to step 8
A: Go to next step.
- OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
- Inspection with the intelligent tester (DATA LIST).
- Inspection with the intelligent tester (ACTIVE TEST).
- See TERMINALS OF ECU .
- ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE
- CONFIRMATION TEST
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