Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual: Taillight Relay Circuit

DESCRIPTION

The main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) controls the operation of the TAIL relay.

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following procedure.
  • Before replacing the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU), refer to Registration.

    Click here

PROCEDURE

1.

PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the engine switch on (IG).

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Main Body / Active Test.

(e) Perform the Active Test according to the display on the Techstream.

Body Electrical > Main Body > Active Test

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Control Range

Diagnostic Note

Taillight Relay

Taillight relay

OFF or ON

-

Body Electrical > Main Body > Active Test

Tester Display

Taillight Relay

OK:

Taillights illuminate.

OK

PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

NG

2.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER SOURCE - INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY)

(a) Disconnect the 2E instrument panel junction block assembly connector.

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

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

2E-1 - Body ground

Always

11 to 14 V

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

OK

3.

INSPECT INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY

*a

Component without harness connected

(Instrument Panel Junction Block Assembly)

-

-

(a) Remove the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) from the instrument panel junction block assembly.

Click here

(b) Connect a positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 2E-1.

(c) Connect a negative (-) lead from the battery to terminal MB-14 (TRLY).

(d) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

2C-32 - Battery negative (-) terminal

Always

11 to 14 V

2D-30 - Battery negative (-) terminal

Always

11 to 14 V

OK

REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU)

NG

REPLACE INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY

    Outside Handle Foot Light Circuit
    DESCRIPTION The main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) controls the outside handle foot lights. WIRING DIAGRAM CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT NOTICE: Before replacing the main body ECU (multiplex networ ...

    Low Beam Headlight Circuit
    DESCRIPTION The main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) controls the low beam headlights. WIRING DIAGRAM CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT NOTICE: Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system be ...

    Other materials:

    Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual > Power Tilt And Power Telescopic Steering Column System: Data List / Active Test
    DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST READ DATA LIST HINT: Using the Techstream to read the Data List allows the values or states of switches, sensors, actuators and other items to be read without removing any parts. This non-intrusive inspection can be very useful because intermittent conditions or signals may b ...

    Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual > Automatic Transaxle System: Precaution
    PRECAUTION PRECAUTION FOR DISCONNECTING CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL NOTICE: When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, initialize the following system(s) after the cable is reconnected: System See Procedure Lane Control System Pre-collision System ...

    Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-{YEAR} Owners Manual

    Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-{YEAR} Repair Manual

    © 2026 Copyright www.lexusrx.net
    0.0119