How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus LS 600hL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT:
- Use these procedures to troubleshoot the air conditioning system
- *. Use the intelligent tester or Techstream
- VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
- INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE
Standard voltage:
11 to 14 V
If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.
- CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*
- Use the intelligent tester or Techstream to check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.
Result
RESULT REFERENCEResult Proceed to CAN DTC is not output A CAN DTC is output B
B: GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING )
A: Go to next step
- Use the intelligent tester or Techstream to check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.
- CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*
- Use the intelligent tester or Techstream to check if the LIN communication system is functioning normally.
Result
RESULT REFERENCEResult Proceed to LIN DTC is not output A LIN DTC is output B
B: GO TO LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING )
A: Go to next step
- Use the intelligent tester or Techstream to check if the LIN communication system is functioning normally.
- CHECK FOR DTC*
- Check for DTCs (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).
- Clear the DTC (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).
- Based on the DTCs output above, try to force output of the A/C system DTC by simulating the operation indicated by the DTC. Recheck for DTCs.
Result
RESULT REFERENCEResult Proceed to DTC is not output A DTC is output B
B: GO TO DTC CHART
A: Go to next step
- PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
- Refer to the PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
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Result
RESULT REFERENCEResult Proceed to Fault is not listed in problem symptoms table A Fault is listed in problem symptoms table B
B: GO TO STEP 8
A: Go to next step
- Refer to the PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
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- OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*
- Actuator Check (see ACTUATOR CHECK )
- Data List / Active Test (see DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST )
- Terminals of ECU (see TERMINALS OF ECU )
- On-vehicle Inspection
- Inspection
- ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE
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