GENERAL DESCRIPTION
- This article is written in accordance with SAE J2008.
- Repair operations can be separated into 3 main processes: Diagnosis Removing/Installing, Replacing, Disassembling/Reassembling, Checking and Adjusting Final Inspection
- This article explains the "Diagnosis" (found in the "Diagnostics" article) and "Removing and Installing, Replacing, Disassembling, Installing and Checking, and Adjusting". "Final Inspection" is omitted.
- The following essential operations are not written in this article. However, these operations must be performed in actual situations. Operations with a jack or lift Cleaning of a removed part when necessary Visual check
- The "< >" marks highlight the part's name in the Parts Catalog.
- Do not carry out unnecessary installation and removal as it might affect the adjustment of VSC related parts.
- Be sure to follow the instructions for work preparation and final confirmation of proper operation of the VSC system.
GENERAL INFORMATION
A large number of ECU controlled systems are used in the LEXUS LS430. In general, ECU controlled v terns are considered to be very intricate, requiring a high level of technical knowledge to troubleshoot. However, most problem checking procedures only involve inspecting the ECU controlled system's circuits one by one. An adequate understanding of the system and a basic knowledge of electricity is enough to perform effective troubleshooting, accurate diagnoses and necessary repairs. Detailed information and troubleshooting procedures on major ECU controlled systems in this vehicle are outlined below
| System | See |
|---|---|
| 1. SFI SYSTEM | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 2. AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 3. TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 4. ABS with EBD & BA & TRAC & VSC System | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 5. ELECTRONIC CONTROLLED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION [ECT] | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 6. PROGRESSIVE POWER STEERING SYSTEM | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 7. POWER TILT & POWER TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 8. STEERING LOCK SYSTEM | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 9. AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 10. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM | DIAGNOSTICS |
| 11. POWER SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 12. SELT BELT WARNING SYSTEM | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 13. LIGHTING SYSTEM | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 14. WIPER & WASHER SYSTEM | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 15. AUDIO SYSTEM | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 16. LEXUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 17. REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 18. COMBINATION METER | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 19. POWER WINDOW CONTROL SYSTEM | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 20. POWER MIRROR CONTROL SYSTEM [W/ MEMORY] | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 21. DEFOGGER SYSTEM | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 22. CLEARANCE SONAR SYSTEM | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 23. FRONT POWER SEAT CONTROL SYSTEM | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 24. REAR POWER SEAT CONTROL SYSTEM | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 25. CLIMATE CONTROL SEAT SYSTEM | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 26. POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 27. WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM [W/ SMART KEY SYSTEM] | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 28. WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM [W/O SMART KEY SYSTEM] | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 29. DOOR CLOSER SYSTEM | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 30. SMART KEY SYSTEM | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 31. LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR OPENER & CLOSER SYSTEM | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 32. FUEL LID OPENER SYSTEM | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 33. KEY REMINDER WARNING SYSTEM | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 34. ENGINE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM [W/ SMART KEY SYSTEM] | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 35. ENGINE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM [W/O SMART KEY SYSTEM] | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 36. SLIDING ROOF SYSTEM | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 37. LEXUS LINK SYSTEM | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 38. THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 39. MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 40. CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 41. CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
| 42. DYNAMIC LASER CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM | HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING |
ECU CONTROLLED SYSTEMS TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
ABBREVIATIONS USED IN MANUAL
| Abbreviations | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ADS | Anti-Lock Brake System |
| A/C | Air Conditioner |
| AC | Alternating Current |
| ACC | Accessory |
| ACIS | Acoustic Control Induction System |
| ACSD | Automatic Cold Start Device |
| A.D.D. | Automatic Disconnecting Differential |
| A/F | Air-Fuel Ratio |
| AHC | Active Height Control Suspension |
| ALR | Automatic Locking Retractor |
| ALT | Alternator |
| AMP | Amplifier |
| ANT | Antenna |
| Approx. | Approximately |
| ASSY | Assembly |
| A/T, ATM | Automatic Transmission |
| ATF | Automatic Transmission Fluid |
| AUTO | Automatic |
| AUX | Auxiliary |
| AVG | Average |
| AVS | Adaptive Variable Suspension |
| BV | Battery Voltage |
| BA | Brake Assist |
| BACS | Boost Altitude Compensation System |
| BAT | Battery |
| BDC | Bottom Dead Center |
| B/L | Bi-Level |
| B/S | Bore-Stroke Ratio |
| BTDC | Before Top Dead Center |
| BVSV | Bimetallic Vacuum Switching Valve |
| CAN | Controller Area Network |
| CB | Circuit Breaker |
| CCo | Catalytic Converter For Oxidation |
| CD | Compact Disc |
| CF | Cornering Force |
| CG | Center Of Gravity |
| CH | Channel |
| CKD | Complete Knock Down |
| COMB. | Combination |
| CPE | Coupe |
| CPS | Combustion Pressure Sensor |
| CPU | Central Processing Unit |
| CRS | Child Restraint System |
| CTR | Center |
| CHV | Check Valve |
| CV | Control Valve |
| CW | Curb Weight |
| DC | Direct Current |
| Abbreviations | Meaning |
| DEF | Defogger |
| DFL | Deflector |
| DIFF. | Differential |
| DIFF. LOCK | Differential Lock |
| D/INJ | Direct Injection |
| DLC | Data Link Connector |
| DLI | Distributorless Ignition |
| DOHC | Double Overhead Camshaft |
| DP | Dash Pot |
| DS | Dead Soak |
| DSP | Digital Signal Processor |
| DTC | Diagnostic Trouble Code |
| DVD | Digital Versatile Disc |
| EBD | Electric Brake Force Distribution |
| ECAM | Engine Control And Measurement System |
| ECD | Electronic Controlled Diesel |
| ECDY | Eddy Current Dynamometer |
| ECT | Electronic Control Transmission |
| ECU | Electronic Control Unit |
| ED | Electro-Deposited Coating |
| EDU | Electronic Driving Unit |
| EDIC | Electric Diesel Injection Control |
| EFI | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| E/G | Engine |
| EGR | Exhaust Gas Recirculation |
| EGR-VM | EGR-Vacuum Modulator |
| ELR | Emergency Locking Retractor |
| EMPS | Electric Motor Power Steering |
| ENG | Engine |
| ESA | Electronic Spark Advance |
| ETCS-i | Electronic Throttle Control System-intelligent |
| EVAP | Evaporative Emission Control |
| EVP | Evaporator |
| E-VRV | Electric Vacuum Regulating Valve |
| EX | Exhaust |
| FE | Fuel Economy |
| FF | Front-Engine Front-Wheel-Drive |
| F/G | Fuel Gauge |
| FIPG | Formed In Place Gasket |
| FL | Fusible Link |
| F/P | Fuel Pump |
| FPU | Fuel Pressure Up |
| Fr | Front |
| F/W | Flywheel |
| FW/D | Flywheel Damper |
| FWD | Front-Wheel-Drive |
| GAS | Gasoline |
| GND | Ground |
| GPS | Global Positioning System |
| HAC | High Altitude Compensator |
| H/B | Hatchback |
| Abbreviations | Meaning |
| H-FUSE | High Current Fuse |
| HI | High |
| HL | High Intensity Discharge (Head Lamp) |
| HSG | Housing |
| HT | Hard Top |
| HWS | Heated Windshield System |
| IC | Integrated Circuit |
| IDI | Indirect Diesel Injection |
| IFS | Independent Front Suspension |
| IG | Ignition |
| IIA | Integrated Ignition Assembly |
| IN | Intake (Manifold, Valve) |
| INT | Intermittent |
| I/P | Instrument Panel |
| IRS | Independent Rear Suspension |
| ISC | Idle Speed Control |
| J/B | Junction Block |
| J/C | Junction Connector |
| KD | Kick-Down |
| LAN | Local Area Network |
| LB | Liftback |
| LCD | Liquid Crystal Display |
| LED | Light Emitting Diode |
| LH | Left-Hand |
| HD | Left-Hand Drive |
| HW | Length, Height, Width |
| LLC | Long-Life Coolant |
| LNG | Liquefied Natural Gas |
| LO | Low |
| LPG | Liquefied Petroleum Gas |
| LSD | Limited Slip Differential |
| LSP & PV | Load Sensing Proportioning And Bypass Valve |
| LSPV | Load Sensing Proportioning Valve |
| MAP | Manifold Absolute Pressure |
| MAX. | Maximum |
| MIC | Microphone |
| MIL | Malfunction Indicator Lamp |
| MIN. | Minimum |
| MG1 | Motor Generator No.1 |
| MG2 | Motor Generator No.2 |
| MP | Multipurpose |
| MPI | Multipoint Electronic Injection |
| MPX | Multiplex Communication System |
| M/T, MTM | Manual Transmission (Transaxle) |
| MT | Mount |
| MTG | Mounting |
| N | Neutral |
| NTA | Natural Aspiration |
| No. | Number |
| O2S | Oxygen Sensor |
| O/D | Overdrive |
| Abbreviations | Meaning |
| OEM | Original Equipment Manufacturing |
| OHC | Overhead Camshaft |
| OHV | Overhead Valve |
| OPT | Option |
| ORVR | On-board Refilling Vapor Recovery |
| O/S | Oversize |
| P & BV | Proportioning And Bypass Valve |
| PCS | Power Control System |
| PCV | Positive Crankcase Ventilation |
| PKB | Parking Brake |
| PPS | Progressive Power Steering |
| PTC | Positive Temperature Coefficient |
| PS | Power Steering |
| PTO | Power Take-Off |
| P/W | Power Window |
| R & P | Rack And Pinion |
| RAM | Random Access Memory |
| R/B | Relay Block |
| RBS | Recirculating Ball Type Steering |
| R/F | Reinforcement |
| RFS | Rigid Front Suspension |
| RH | Right-Hand |
| RHD | Right-Hand Drive |
| RLY | Relay |
| ROM | Read Only Memory |
| Rr | Rear |
| RRS | Rigid Rear Suspension |
| RWD | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| SDN | Sedan |
| SEN | Sensor |
| SICS | Starting Injection Control System |
| SOC | State Of Charge |
| SOHC | Single Overhead Camshaft |
| SPEC | Specification |
| SPI | Single Point Injection |
| SRS | Supplemental Restraint System |
| SSM | Special Service Materials |
| SST | Special Service Tools |
| STD | Standard |
| STJ | Cold-Start Fuel Injection |
| SW | Switch |
| SYS | System |
| T/A | Transaxle |
| TACH | Tachometer |
| TBI | Throttle Body Electronic Fuel Injection |
| TC | Turbocharger |
| TCCS | TOYOTA Computer-Controlled System |
| TCV | Timing Control Valve |
| TDC | Top Dead Center |
| TEMP. | Temperature |
| TEMS | TOYOTA Electronic Modulated Suspension |
| Abbreviations | Meaning |
| TFT | TOYOTA Free-Tronic |
| TIO | Total Information System For Vehicle Development |
| TR | Transmission |
| TMC | TOYOTA Motor Corporation |
| TMMK | TOYOTA Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, Inc. |
| TRAC | Traction Control System |
| TURBO | Turbocharge |
| TWC | Three-Way Catalyst |
| U/D | Underdrive |
| U/S | Undersize |
| VCV | Vacuum Control Valve |
| VENT | Ventilator |
| VIN | Vehicle Identification Number |
| VPS | Variable Power Steering |
| VSC | Vehicle Stability Control |
| VSV | Vacuum Switching Valve |
| VTV | Vacuum Transmitting Valve |
| VVT-i | Variable Valve Timing-intelligent |
| W/ | With |
| WGN | Wagon |
| W/H | Wire Harness |
| W/o | Without |
| WU-TWC | Warm Up Three-way Catalytic Converter |
| WU-OC | Warm Up Oxidation Catalytic Converter |
| 1ST | First |
| 2ND | Second |
| 2WD | Two Wheel Drive Vehicle (4 x 2) |
| 3rd | Third |
| 4th | Fourth |
| 4WD | Four Wheel Drive Vehicle (4 x 4) |
| 4WS | Four Wheel Steering System |
| 5th | Fifth |
ABBREVIATIONS MEANINGS