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DTC 5-1: LEXUS Link Communication Error: Procedure

  1. CHECK FOR DTC (BLINKING PATTERN) 
    1. Turn the engine switch from on (IG) to off.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and wait for 10 seconds.
    3. Check for DTCs and wait for 20 seconds. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      OK

      DTC 5-1 is not output.

    NG → See step   2 

    OK → See step   6 

  2. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Check for DTCs using the Techstream. Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM .

      HINT: 

      The bus buffer ECU is connected to the CAN. Check that there are no CAN communication system DTCs output.

      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      No DTC output A
      DTC related to CAN communication system output B

      HINT: 

      "U" codes are CAN communication system codes.

    B → See step   7 

    A: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH 
    1. When the headlight dimmer switch is set to the low beam position, check that the hazard switch illuminates.

      OK

      Hazard switch illuminates.

      HINT: 

      The telephone ECU assembly uses the dimmer switch signal from the main body ECU to judge if communication has stopped.

    NG → See step   8 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. REPLACE TELEPHONE ECU ASSEMBLY TOGETHER WITH MAYDAY BATTERY 

    NEXT → See step   5 

  5. PERFORM REGISTRATION. Refer to  REGISTRATION 
  6. CLEAR HISTORIC DTC. Refer to  DTC CHECK / CLEAR 
  7. GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  PRECAUTION 
  8. GO TO LIGHTING SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING