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ES300

ComponentLocation
Automatic Light Control SensorOn Top Left Side Of Instrument Panel
Headlight FusesIn Fuse/Relay Block, Near Left Front Shock Tower
Headlight RelayIn Fuse/Relay Block, Near Left Front Shock Tower
Integration RelayIn Fuse/Relay Block, Behind Left Side Of Instrument Panel
Taillight RelayIn Fuse/Relay Block, Behind Left Side Of Instrument Panel

COMPONENT LOCATIONS (ES300)

GS300 & GS430

ComponentLocation
Automatic Light Control SensorOn Top Left Side Of Instrument Panel
Body Control ECU No. 2Behind Driver-Side Kick Panel
Driver's Door ECUBehind Driver's Door Panel
Headlight FusesIn Underhood Junction Blocks No. 1 & 2
Headlight RelayIn Underhood Junction Block No. 1
Left & Right-Side Light Control ECUBehind Left & Right-Side Headlights
Taillight RelayIn Fuse/Relay Block, Near Driver-Side Kick Panel

COMPONENT LOCATIONS (GS300 & GS430)

IS300

ComponentLocation
Automatic Light Control SensorOn Top Left Side Of Instrument Panel
Body Control ECU No. 2Behind Driver-Side Kick Panel
Headlight FusesIn Underhood Junction Blocks No. 1 & 2
Headlight RelayIn Underhood Junction Block No. 1
Taillight RelayIn Driver-Side Junction Block, Behind Driver-Side Kick Panel

COMPONENT LOCATIONS (IS300)

LS430

ComponentLocation
Automatic Light Control SensorOn Top Center Of Instrument Panel
Driver's Side Junction BlockBehind Driver's Door Panel
Front Light ECUOn Left Side Of Engine Compartment
Headlight & Taillight FusesIn Fuse/Relay Block, Near Left Front Shock Tower
Headlight RelayIn Fuse/Relay Block, Near Left Front Shock Tower

COMPONENT LOCATIONS (LS430)

LX470

ComponentLocation
Automatic Light Control SensorOn Top Right Side Of Instrument Panel
Body Control ECUBehind Center Of Instrument Panel, Above Radio
Headlight FusesIn Fuse/Relay Block, Near Left Front Shock Tower
Headlight RelayIn Fuse/Relay Block, Near Left Front Shock Tower
Taillight RelayIn Fuse/Relay Block, Near Driver-Side Kick Panel

COMPONENT LOCATIONS (LX470)

RX300

ComponentLocation
Automatic Light Control SensorOn Top Left Side Of Instrument Panel
Headlight FusesIn Fuse/Relay Block, Near Left Front Shock Tower
Headlight RelayIn Fuse/Relay Block, Near Left Front Shock Tower
Taillight RelayIn Fuse/Relay Block, Behind Left Side Of Instrument Panel

COMPONENT LOCATIONS (RX300)

AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR

Note. Adjust automatic light control sensor if headlights illuminate too early or too late. Adjustment information for GS300, GS430 and RX300 models is not available from manufacturer.

Note. Adjustment on LS430 requires Lexus hand-held tester and appropriate software. Follow tester manufacturer's instructions.

ES300 & IS300

If headlights illuminate too early, turn sensitivity knob on sensor counterclockwise. (Scheme 1) If headlights illuminate too late, turn adjuster clockwise.

If headlights illuminate too early, turn sensitivity knob on sensor clockwise. (Scheme 1) If headlights illuminate too late, turn adjuster counterclockwise.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: LX470

CIRCUIT TESTS

Note. For headlight system circuit tests not included, see appropriate wiring diagram in HEADLIGHT SYSTEMS or DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS articles.

AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR CIRCUIT

  1. Turn ignition off. Disconnect automatic light control sensor harness connector. Check circuit values at appropriate terminals of automatic light control sensor harness connector. (Scheme 2) Ensure circuit values are as specified. See appropriate SENSOR CIRCUIT VALUES table. If circuit values are as specified, go to next step. If circuit values are not as specified, check and repair affected circuit. See appropriate wiring diagram in HEADLIGHT SYSTEMS article.
  2. Reconnect automatic light control sensor harness connector. Turn ignition on. Turn light control switch to AUTO position, and ensure vehicle surroundings are bright. Check circuit values by backprobing at appropriate terminals of automatic light control sensor harness connector. (Scheme 2)- (Scheme 7). Ensure circuit values are as specified. See appropriate SENSOR CIRCUIT VALUES table. If circuit values are as specified, replace automatic light control sensor. If circuit values are not as specified, check and repair affected circuit. See appropriate wiring diagram in HEADLIGHT SYSTEMS article.

Automatic Light Control Sensor Circuit Values (ES300)

Tester ConnectionConditionCircuit Value
4 & GroundIgnition Switch In LOCK Or ACC PositionNo Voltage
4 & GroundIgnition Switch in ON Position5.2-9.0 Volts
5 & GroundIgnition Switch In LOCK Or ACC PositionNo Voltage
5 & GroundIgnition Switch in ON PositionBattery Voltage
6 & GroundConstantContinuity
6 & GroundLight Control Switch In AUTO PositionContinuity

SENSOR CIRCUIT VALUES - HARNESS DISCONNECTED (ES300)

Tester ConnectionConditionCircuit Value
5 & GroundIgnition Switch In LOCK Or ACC PositionNo Voltage
5 & GroundIgnition Switch In ON Position9.5 Volts Or Greater
6 & GroundConstantContinuity

SENSOR CIRCUIT VALUES - HARNESS CONNECTED (ES300)

Automatic Light Control Sensor Circuit Values (GS300, GS430 & IS300)

Tester ConnectionConditionCircuit Value
1 & GroundIgnition Switch In LOCK Or ACC PositionNo Voltage
1 & GroundIgnition Switch In ON PositionBattery Voltage
3 & GroundConstantContinuity
4 & GroundIgnition Switch In LOCK Or ACC PositionNo Voltage
4 & GroundIgnition Switch In ON Position5.2-9.0 Volts

SENSOR CIRCUIT VALUES - HARNESS DISCONNECTED (GS300, GS430 & IS300)

Tester ConnectionConditionCircuit Value
1 & GroundIgnition Switch In LOCK Or ACC PositionNo Voltage
1 & GroundIgnition Switch In ON Position9.5 Volts Or Greater
3 & GroundConstantContinuity

SENSOR CIRCUIT VALUES - HARNESS CONNECTED (GS300, GS430 & IS300)

Automatic Light Control Sensor Circuit Values (LS430)

Tester ConnectionConditionCircuit Value
3 & GroundClose Driver's Door With Ignition Switch In OFF PositionNo Voltage
3 & GroundIgnition Switch in ON PositionBattery Voltage
5 & GroundConstantContinuity
6 & GroundIgnition Switch In ON Position5.2-9.0 Volts
6 & GroundClose Driver's Door With Ignition Switch In OFF PositionNo Voltage

SENSOR CIRCUIT VALUES - HARNESS DISCONNECTED (LS430)

Tester ConnectionConditionCircuit Value
5 & GroundIgnition Switch In ON PositionBattery Voltage
6 & GroundConstantPulse Generation

SENSOR CIRCUIT VALUES - HARNESS CONNECTED (LS430)

Automatic Light Control Sensor Circuit Values (LX470)

Tester ConnectionConditionCircuit Value
1 & GroundIgnition Switch In ON PositionBattery Voltage
1 & GroundIgnition Switch In LOCK Or ACC PositionNo Voltage
2 & GroundConstantBattery Voltage
3 & GroundDriver's Door Courtesy Switch In OFF PositionNo Continuity
3 & GroundDriver's Door Courtesy Switch In ON PositionContinuity
5 & GroundLight Control Switch In HEAD PositionContinuity
6 & GroundLight Control Switch In AUTO PositionContinuity
7 & GroundLight Control Switch In TAIL PositionContinuity

SENSOR CIRCUIT VALUES - HARNESS DISCONNECTED (LX470)

Tester ConnectionConditionCircuit Value
1 & GroundIgnition Switch In ON Position10 Volts Or Greater
1 & GroundIgnition Switch In OFF PositionOne Volt Or Less
3 & GroundDriver's Door Courtesy Switch in OFF Position9 Volts Or Greater
3 & GroundDriver's Door Courtesy Switch in ON PositionOne Volt Or Less
5 & GroundLight Control Switch In FLASH Position0.3 Volt Or Less
5 & GroundVehicle In Direct Sun Light1.8 Volts Or Less
7 & GroundVehicle In Direct Sun Light1.5 Volts Or Less

SENSOR CIRCUIT VALUES - HARNESS CONNECTED (LX470)

Automatic Light Control Sensor Circuit Values (RX300)

Tester ConnectionConditionCircuit Value
3 & GroundConstantContinuity
1 & GroundIgnition Switch In LOCK Or ACCNo Voltage
1 & GroundIgnition Switch On9.5 Volts Or Greater

SENSOR CIRCUIT VALUES - HARNESS CONNECTED (RX300)

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Automatic Light Control Sensor Harness Connector Terminals (ES300 & LX470)

Scheme 3

Scheme 3

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: Automatic Light Control Sensor Harness Connector Terminals (GS300, GS430, IS300 & RX300)

Scheme 5

Scheme 5

Scheme 6

Scheme 6: Automatic Light Control Sensor Harness Connector Terminals (LS430)

Scheme 7

Scheme 7

COMBINATION SWITCH CIRCUIT

With combination switch connected, check circuit values by backprobing appropriate connector terminal on back side of harness connector. (Scheme 8) Ensure circuit values are as specified. See appropriate COMBINATION SWITCH CIRCUIT VALUES table. If circuit values are not as specified, repair as necessary. See appropriate wiring diagram in HEADLIGHT SYSTEMS article.

COMBINATION SWITCH CIRCUIT VALUES (ES300 & RX300)

Tester ConnectionConditionCircuit Value
7 & GroundDimmer Switch In LOW BEAM PositionNo Voltage
7 & GroundDimmer Switch In HIGH BEAM Or FLASH PositionBattery Voltage
8 & GroundDimmer Switch In LOW BEAM Or HIGH BEAM PositionNo Voltage
8 & GroundDimmer Switch In FLASH PositionBattery Voltage
12 & GroundLight Control Switch In OFF, TAIL Or HEAD PositionNo Voltage
12 & GroundLight Control Switch In AUTO PositionBattery Voltage
13 & GroundLight Control Switch In OFF Or TAIL PositionNo Voltage
13 & GroundLight Control Switch In HEAD PositionBattery Voltage
14 & GroundLight Control Switch In OFF PositionNo Voltage
14 & GroundLight Control Switch In TAIL Or HEAD PositionBattery Voltage
16 & GroundConstantContinuity
17 & GroundDimmer Switch In HIGH BEAM Or FLASH PositionNo Voltage
17 & GroundDimmer Switch In LOW BEAM PositionBattery Voltage

COMBINATION SWITCH CIRCUIT VALUES (ES300 & RX300)

Combination Switch Circuit Values (GS300 & GS430)

Tester ConnectionConditionCircuit Value
13 & GroundLight Control Switch In OFF, TAIL Or HEAD PositionNo Voltage
13 & GroundLight Control Switch In AUTO PositionBattery Voltage
14 & GroundLight Control Switch In OFF Or TAIL PositionNo Voltage
14 & GroundLight Control Switch In HEAD PositionBattery Voltage
15 & GroundLight Control Switch In OFF PositionNo Voltage
15 & GroundLight Control Switch In TAIL Or HEAD PositionBattery Voltage

COMBINATION SWITCH CIRCUIT VALUES (GS300 & GS430)

Combination Switch Circuit Values (IS300)

Tester ConnectionConditionCircuit Value
12 & GroundSwitch In OFF, TAIL Or HEADBattery Voltage
12 & GroundSwitch In AUTO PositionNo Voltage
13 & GroundSwitch In OFF Or TAIL PositionBattery Voltage
13 & GroundSwitch In HEAD PositionNo Voltage
14 & GroundLight Control Switch In OFF PositionBattery Voltage
14 & GroundLight Control Switch In TAIL Or HEAD PositionNo Voltage

COMBINATION SWITCH CIRCUIT VALUES (IS300)

Combination Switch Circuit Values (LS430)

Tester Connection (1)ConditionCircuit Value
C14-1 To C14-8ConstantBattery Voltage
C14-2 & C14-8
Ignition Switch In OFF Or ACC PositionNo Voltage
Ignition Switch OnBattery Voltage
C14-8 & GroundConstantNo Voltage
(1) Measure at ECM connector C14 located behind driver-side kick panel. (Scheme 10)
(1)Measure at ECM connector C14 located behind driver-side kick panel. (Scheme 10)

COMBINATION SWITCH CIRCUIT VALUES (LS430)

Combination Switch Circuit Values (LX470)

Tester ConnectionConditionCircuit Value
13 & GroundLight Control Switch In OFF Or TAIL PositionBattery Voltage
13 & GroundLight Control Switch In HEAD PositionNo Voltage
14 & GroundLight Control Switch In OFF PositionBattery Voltage
14 & GroundLight Control Switch In TAIL Or HEAD PositionNo Voltage
16 & GroundConstantContinuity

COMBINATION SWITCH CIRCUIT VALUES (LX470)

Scheme 8

Scheme 8: Combination Switch Harness Connector Terminals (ES300, IS300, LX470 & RX300)

Scheme 9

Scheme 9: Combination Switch Harness Connector Terminals (GS300 & GS430)

Scheme 10

Scheme 10: ECU Connector C14 Harness Connector Terminals (LS430)

INTEGRATION RELAY CIRCUIT

Note. GS300, GS430, IS300, LS430, LX470 and RX300 are not equipped with an integration relay.

Remove integration relay. See COMPONENT LOCATIONS. Check circuit values at appropriate connector terminals of integration relay. (Scheme 11)and (Scheme 12). Ensure circuit values are as specified. See appropriate INTEGRATION RELAY CIRCUIT VALUES table. If circuit values are as specified, replace integration relay. If circuit values are not as specified, repair circuit as necessary. See appropriate wiring diagram in HEADLIGHT SYSTEMS article.

Tester ConnectionConditionCircuit Value
1 & GroundConstantBattery Voltage
2 & GroundConstantBattery Voltage
4 & GroundAll Doors Closed (Except Driver's Door)No Continuity
4 & GroundOne Door Open (Except Driver's Door)Continuity
5 & GroundKey Unlock Warning Switch In OFF PositionNo Continuity
5 & GroundKey Unlock Warning Switch In ON PositionContinuity
6 & GroundDriver's Door ClosedNo Continuity
6 & GroundDriver's Door OpenContinuity
7 & GroundIgnition Switch In LOCK Or ACC PositionNo Voltage
7 & GroundIgnition Switch In ON PositionBattery Voltage
8 & GroundSeat Belt UnfastenedNo Continuity
8 & GroundSeat Belt FastenedContinuity
9 & GroundIgnition Switch In LOCK Or ACC PositionNo Voltage
9 & GroundIgnition Switch In ON PositionBattery Voltage
10 & GroundConstantContinuity
11 & GroundIgnition Switch In LOCK PositionNo Voltage
11 & GroundIgnition Switch In ACC or ON PositionBattery Voltage

INTEGRATION RELAY CIRCUIT VALUES (ES300 - JUNCTION BLOCK SIDE)

Tester ConnectionConditionCircuit Value
A1 & GroundConstantBattery Voltage
A3 & GroundConstantContinuity
A5 & GroundDriver's Door ClosedNo Continuity
A5 & GroundDriver's Door OpenContinuity
A6 & GroundPassenger's Door ClosedNo Continuity
A6 & GroundPassenger's Door OpenContinuity
A7 & GroundPassenger's Door ClosedNo Continuity
A7 & GroundPassenger's Door OpenContinuity
A8 & GroundEngine RunningBattery Voltage
A9 & GroundRear Door ClosedNo Continuity
A9 & GroundRear Door OpenContinuity
A11 & A12ConstantContinuity
A12 & A25ConstantContinuity
A13 & GroundLight Control Switch in AUTO PositionNo Continuity
A13 & GroundLight Control Switch In OFF, TAIL Or HEAD PositionContinuity
A14 & GroundLight Control Switch In OFF PositionNo Continuity
A14 & GroundLight Control Switch In HI Or FLASH PositionContinuity
A15 & GroundTrunk Compartment ClosedNo Continuity
A15 & GroundTrunk Compartment OpenContinuity
A16 & GroundDoor Lock Manual Switch In OFF Or UNLOCK PositionNo Continuity
A16 & GroundDoor Lock Manual Switch In LOCK PositionContinuity
A17 & GroundDoor Lock Manual Switch In OFF Or LOCK PositionNo Continuity
A17 & GroundDoor Lock Manual Switch In UNLOCK PositionContinuity
A18 & GroundDriver's & Passenger's Door Key Lock/Unlock Switch In OFF Or UNLOCK PositionNo Continuity
A18 & GroundDriver's & Passenger's Door Key Lock/Unlock Switch In LOCK PositionContinuity
A19 & GroundDriver's Door Key Lock/Unlock Switch In OFF Or LOCK PositionNo Continuity
A19 & GroundDriver's Door Key Lock/Unlock Switch In UNLOCK PositionContinuity
A20 & GroundPassenger's Door Key Lock/Unlock Switch In OFF Or LOCK PositionNo Continuity
A20 & GroundPassenger's Door Key Lock/Unlock Switch In UNLOCK PositionContinuity
A22 & GroundParking Brake Switch In OFF PositionNo Continuity
A22 & GroundParking Brake Switch In ON PositionContinuity
A24 & GroundBrake Fluid Level Float UpNo Continuity
A24 & GroundBrake Fluid Level Float DownContinuity
B2 & GroundLight Control Switch In OFF PositionNo Continuity
B2 & GroundLight Control Switch In TAIL Or HEAD PositionContinuity
B5 & GroundLight Control Switch In OFF Or TAIL PositionContinuity
B5 & GroundLight Control Switch In HEAD PositionContinuity

INTEGRATION RELAY CIRCUIT VALUES (ES300 - HARNESS SIDE)

Scheme 11

Scheme 11

Scheme 12

Scheme 12

COMPONENT TESTS

Note. For light control switch and relay testing, see COMPONENT TESTS in STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article.

Note. See AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR CIRCUIT under CIRCUIT TESTS.

BODY CONTROL ECU (GS300, GS430 & LS430)

Note. See appropriate BODY CONTROL SYSTEMS article.

DRIVER'S DOOR ECU (GS300, GS430 & LS430)

Note. See appropriate MULTIPLEX CONTROL SYSTEMS article.

LIGHT CONTROL ECU (GS300 & GS430)

Note. Information is not available from manufacturer.

COMBINATION SWITCH

Note. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES article.