Lexus GS300/400 (2000 year). Manual - part 159

IN04P–03

B01547

B

A

B01548

1UZ – FE engine:

2JZ –GE engine:

B02384

B01554

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INTRODUCTION

IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

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3

IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION AND
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER

1.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The vehicle identification number is stamped on the vehicle
identification number plate and the certification label, as shown
in the illustration.

A: Vehicle Identification Number Plate
B: Certification Label

2.

ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER

The engine serial number is stamped on the engine block, as
shown in the illustration.

FI0048

FI0047

FI0046

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HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT ECU CONTROLLED 
SYSTEMS

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HOW TO USE THE DIAGNOSTIC
CHART AND INSPECTION
PROCEDURE

1.

CONNECTOR CONNECTION AND TERMINAL IN-
SPECTION

For troubleshooting, diagnostic trouble code charts or
problem symptom table are provided for each circuit with
detailed inspection procedures on the following pages.

When all the component parts, wire harnesses and con-
nectors of each circuit except the ECU are found to be
normal in troubleshooting, then it is determined that the
problem is in the ECU. So always confirm that the problem
symptoms are occurring, or proceed with inspection while
using the symptom simulation method.

The instructions ”Check wire harness and connector” and
”Check and replace ECU” which appear in the inspection
procedure, are common and applicable to all diagnostic
trouble codes. Follow the procedure outlined below
whenever these instructions appear.

OPEN CIRCUIT:
This could be due to a disconnected wire harness, faulty con-
tact in the connector, and a connector terminal pulled out, etc.
HINT:

It is rarely the case that a wire is broken in the middle of
it. Most cases occur at the connector. In particular, care-
fully check the connectors of sensors and actuators

Faulty contact could be due to rusting of the connector
terminals, to foreign materials entering terminals or a de-
formation of connector terminals. Simply disconnecting
and reconnecting the connectors once changes the
condition of the connection and may result in a return to
normal operation. Therefore, in troubleshooting, if no ab-
normality is found in the wire harness and connector
check, but the problem disappears after the check, then
the cause is considered to be in the wire harness or con-
nectors.

SHORT CIRCUIT:
This could be due to a contact between wire harness and the
body ground or to a short circuit occurred inside the switch, etc.
HINT:
When there is a short circuit between the wire harness and body
ground, check thoroughly whether the wire harness is caught
in the body or is clamped properly.

FI7187

IN0379

Sensor Side

ECU Side

IN0378

Sensor Side

ECU Side

IN0380

Sensor Side

ECU Side

IN0381

Pull Lightly

Looseness of Crimping

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2.

CONNECTOR HANDLING

When inserting tester probes into a connector, insert them from
the rear of the connector. When necessary, use mini test leads.
For water resistant connectors which cannot be accessed from
behind, take good care not to deform the connector terminals.

3.

CONTINUITY CHECK (OPEN CIRCUIT CHECK)

(a)

Disconnect the connectors at both ECU and sensor
sides.

(b)

Measure the resistance between the applicable terminals
of the connectors.
Resistance: 1 

Ω

 or less

HINT:
Measure the resistance while lightly shaking the wire harness
vertically and horizontally.

4.

RESISTANCE CHECK (SHORT CIRCUIT CHECK)

(a)

Disconnect the connectors on both ends.

(b)

Measure the resistance between the applicable terminals
of the connectors and body ground. Be sure to carry out
this check on the connectors on both ends.
Resistance: 1 M

Ω

 or higher

HINT:
Measure the resistance while lightly shaking the wire harness
vertically and horizontally.

5.

VISUAL CHECK AND CONTACT PRESSURE CHECK

(a)

Disconnect the connectors at both ends.

(b)

Check for rust or foreign material, etc. in the terminals of
the connectors.

(c)

Check crimped portions for looseness or damage and
check that the terminals are secured in lock portion.

HINT:
The terminals should not come out when pulled lightly from the
back.

Z17004

Fig. 1

OPEN

ECU

2

Sensor

2

2

2

1

1

1

1

A

B

C

Z17005

Fig. 2

ECU

Sensor

2

1

A

B

C

1

1

2

2

B04722

Fig. 3

ECU

Sensor

2

1

A

B1

C

1

1

2

2

1

2

B2

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(d)

Prepare a test male terminal and insert it in the female ter-
minal, then pull it out.

NOTICE:
When testing a gold–plated female terminal, always use a
gold–plated male terminal.
HINT:
When the test terminal is pulled out more easily than others,
there may be poor contact in that section.

6.

CHECK OPEN CIRCUIT

For the open circuit in the wire harness in Fig. 1, perform ”(a)
Continuity Check” or ”(b) Voltage Check” to locate the section.

(a)

Check the continuity.
(1)

Disconnect connectors ”A” and ”C” and measure
the resistance between them.
In the case of Fig. 2,
Between terminal 1 of connector ”A” and terminal 1
of connector ”C” 

→

 No continuity (open)

Between terminal 2 of connector ”A” and terminal 2
of connector ”C” 

→

 Continuity

Therefore, it is found out that there is an open circuit
between terminal 1 of connector ”A” and terminal 1
of connector ”C”.

(2)

Disconnect connector ”B” and measure the resis-
tance between the connectors.
In the case of Fig. 3,
Between terminal 1 of connector ”A” and terminal 1
of connector ”B1” 

→

 Continuity

Between terminal 1 of connector ”B2” and terminal
1 of connector ”C” 

→

 No continuity (open)

Therefore, it is found out that there is an open circuit
between terminal 1 of connector ”B2” and terminal
1 of connector ”C”.