DTC Check/Clear
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Lexus RX 400h. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- START DIAGNOSTIC MODE
- There are 2 methods to start diagnostic mode. Start the mode by using one of them.
HINT:
- Illustrations may differ from the actual vehicle depending on the device settings and options. Therefore, some detailed areas may not be shown exactly the same as on the actual vehicle.
- After the ignition switch is turned on, check that the map is displayed before starting the diagnostic mode. Otherwise, some items cannot be checked.
- Start-up of the diagnostic function for the "audio system and navigation system" is linked with the start-up of the diagnostic function of the "rear display".
- Method 1 (w/ Navigation system)
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Ready).
- While pressing and holding the "INFO" switch, operate the light control switch: OFF --> Turn ON --> Turn OFF --> Turn ON --> Turn OFF --> Turn ON --> Turn OFF.
- The diagnostic mode starts and the service check screen ("System Check Mode") will be displayed. Service inspection starts automatically and the result will be displayed.
- Method 1 (w/o Navigation system)
- Turn off the audio system.
- Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position.
- While pressing the preset switches "1" and "6" at the same time, press the "DISC" 3 times.
- The diagnostic mode starts and the service check screen ("System Check Mode") will be displayed. Service inspection starts automatically and the result will be displayed.
- Method 2 (w/ Navigation system)
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Ready).
- Switch to the "Display Check" screen.
- From the display quality adjustment screen, touch the corners of the screen in the following order: upper left --> lower left --> upper left --> lower left --> upper left --> lower left.
- The diagnostic mode starts and the "Service Check" screen will be displayed. Service inspection starts automatically and the result will be displayed.
- There are 2 methods to start diagnostic mode. Start the mode by using one of them.
- DIAGNOSIS MENU
- The rear seat entertainment ECU inspects the devices composing the sub AVC-LAN (RSE system).
- Select "Menu" and enter "Diagnosis MENU" using a remote controller.
HINT:
- When the diagnosis mode of main AVC-LAN is started, the sub AVC-LAN also enters the diagnosis mode and the diagnosis operation is performed on the rear seat entertainment ECU.
- FINISH DIAGNOSTIC MODE
- There are 2 methods to end diagnostic mode.
- Method 1
- Turn the ignition switch off.
- Method 2
- Press and hold the "DISP" switch for 3 seconds.
- CHECK DTC
HINT:
- Illustrations may differ from the actual vehicle depending on the device setting and options.
- Start the service check.
- Read the system check result.
- If the check result is "EXCH", "CHEK" or "Old", touch the display to check its contents and record the data on the customer problem analysis check sheet.
HINT:
- If all check result are "OK", go to the communication DTC check.
- If a device name is not known, its physical address is displayed.
- If "EXCH", "CHEK" and "Old" as well as "OK" exist, press the service switch to return to the "System Check Mode". Then, check the "Unit Check Mode" screen and record them on the customer problem analysis check sheet.
- If the check result is "EXCH", "CHEK" or "Old", touch the display to check its contents and record the data on the customer problem analysis check sheet.
- Read the communication diagnostic check result.
- Return to the "System Check Mode" screen, and press LAN Mon to enter the "LAN monitor" screen.
- If the check result is "CHEK" or "Old", touch the display to check its contents and record the data on the customer problem analysis check sheet.
HINT:
- If all check result are "No Err", the system judges that no DTC exists.
- The sub-code (relevant device) will be indicated by the original "LAN Monitor" screen, press Service.
- If check results of other devices are "CHEK," press the "Service" switch to return to the original "LAN Monitor" screen. Then, check the individual communication diagnostic screen for the next device and record the result on the customer problem analysis check sheet.
- CLEAR/RECHECK DTC
HINT:
- Illustrations may differ from the actual vehicle depending on the device setting and options.
- Start the diagnostic mode.
- Clear DTC.
- Press the "Code CLR" switch for 3 seconds.
- DTC is cleared.
- Recheck DTC.
- Press the "Recheck" switch.
- Confirm that all diagnostic codes are "OK" when the check results are displayed. If a code other than "OK" is displayed, troubleshooting again.
- Press the "LAN Mon" switch to change to "LAN Monitor" mode.
- Confirm that all diagnostic codes are "No Err". If a code other than "No Err" is displayed, troubleshoot again.