Lexus IS250 · Service Manual ENGINE

HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting

HINT:
*: Use the intelligent tester.


1.VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
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    2.CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS
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      3.CONNECT INTELLIGENT TESTER TO THE DLC3*

        HINT:
        If the display indicates a communication fault in the tester, inspect the DLC3.

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      4.CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA*

        HINT:
        Record or print DTCs and freeze frame data, if necessary.

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      5.CLEAR DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA*
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        6.CONDUCT VISUAL INSPECTION
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          7.SET CHECK MODE DIAGNOSIS*
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            8.CONFIRM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS

              HINT:
              If the engine does not start, perform steps 10 and 12 first.

              Result:
              Result
              Proceed to
              Malfunction does not occur
              A
              Malfunction occur
              B


            B.
            A

            9.SIMULATE SYMPTOMS
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              10.CHECK DTC*

                Result:
                Result
                Proceed to
                Malfunction code
                A
                No code
                B


              B.
              A

              11.REFER TO DTC CHART
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                12.CONDUCT BASIC INSPECTION

                  Result:
                  Result
                  Proceed to
                  Malfunctioning parts not confirmed
                  A
                  Malfunctioning parts confirmed
                  B


                B.
                A

                13.REFER TO PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

                  Result:
                  Result
                  Proceed to
                  Malfunctioning circuit confirmed
                  A
                  Malfunctioning parts confirmed
                  B


                B.
                A

                14.CHECK ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT
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                  15.CONDUCT CIRCUIT INSPECTION

                    Result:
                    Result
                    Proceed to
                    Malfunction not confirmed
                    A
                    Malfunction confirmed
                    B


                  B.
                  A

                  16.CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
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                    17.CONDUCT PARTS INSPECTION
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                      18.IDENTIFY PROBLEM
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                        19.ADJUST AND/OR REPAIR
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                          20.CONDUCT CONFIRMATION TEST
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