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Last Modified: 11-27-2007 1.6 J
Service Category: Vehicle Interior Section: Theft Deterrent/Keyless Entry
Model Year: 2008 Model: LX570 Doc ID: RM000000W1000MX
Title: THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM: DESCRIPTION (2008 LX570)

Engine Hood Courtesy Switch Circuit

DESCRIPTION

The engine hood courtesy switch is built into the hood lock. This switch turns on when the engine hood is opened and turns off when the engine hood is closed.

WIRING DIAGRAM



INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

1.

READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (ENGINE HOOD COURTESY SWITCH)

(a) Using the Techstream, read the Data List.

Smart Access

Tester Display

Measurement Item/Range

Normal Condition

Diagnostic Note

Hood Courtesy Switch

Engine hood courtesy switch / ON or OFF

ON: Engine hood open

OFF: Engine hood closed

-

OK:

ON (engine hood is open) appears on screen.

OK

2.

INSPECT HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY (ENGINE HOOD COURTESY SWITCH)



(a) Remove the hood lock THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: ENGINE HOOD COURTESY SWITCH: REMOVAL (2008 LX570) .

(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Switch Condition

Specified Condition

1 - 2

Unlock position

Below 1 Ω

1 - 2

Lock position

10 kΩ or higher

OK

3.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (HOOD LOCK - CERTIFICATION ECU [SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY] AND BODY GROUND)



(a) Disconnect the E30 ECU connector.

(b) Disconnect the A8 switch connector.

(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

E30-24 (HSW) - A8-2

Always

Below 1 Ω

A8-1 - Body ground

Always

Below 1 Ω

E30-24 (HSW) or A8-2 - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

OK