Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual - part 133

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BE–138

–

BODY ELECTRICAL

SEAT HEATER SYSTEM

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5.

INSPECT SEAT BACK CONTINUITY

Check that there is continuity between terminals 1 and 2.
If continuity is not as specified, replace the seat back pad.

Z19376

Fuel Lid Opener Switch

Instrument Panel Junction Block

 DOOR Fuse

Fuel Lid Opener Solenoid

BE05Y–01

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BODY ELECTRICAL

FUEL LID OPENER SYSTEM

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FUEL LID OPENER SYSTEM

LOCATION

BE05Z–01

N21235

ON

N21375

Wire Harness Side

N21210

BE–140

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BODY ELECTRICAL

FUEL LID OPENER SYSTEM

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INSPECTION

1.

INSPECT FUEL LID OPENER SWITCH CONTINUITY

(a)

Check that continuity exists between terminals 2 and 3
with the switch ON.
(Switch button pushed)

(b)

Check that no continuity exists between terminals 2 and
3 with the switch OFF.
(Switch button released)

2.

INSPECT FUEL LID OPENER SWITCH CIRCUIT

Disconnect the connector from the switch and inspect the con-
nector on the wire harness side, as shown.

Tester connection

Condition

Specified condition

2 – Ground

Constant

Continuity

3 – Ground

Constant

Battery positive voltage

If the circuit is not specified, inspect power source or wire har-
ness.

3.

INSPECT FUEL LID OPENER SOLENOID OPERATION

Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and
the negative (–) lead to terminal 2, and check that the solenoid
operates in the open direction.
If operation is not as specified, replace the solenoid.

N21377

Wire Harness Side

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BODY ELECTRICAL

FUEL LID OPENER SYSTEM

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4.

INSPECT FUEL LID OPENER SOLENOID CIRCUIT

Disconnect the connector from the solenoid and inspect the
connector on the wire harness side, as shown.

Tester connection

Condition

Specified condition

2 – Ground

Constant

Continuity

1 – Ground

Fuel lid opener switch OFF

No voltage

1 – Ground

Fuel lid opener switch ON

Battery positive voltage

If the circuit is not as specified, inspect the circuits connected
to other parts.