Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual: How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
- Use the following procedure to troubleshoot the window defogger system.
- *: Use the Techstream.
PROCEDURE
| 1. | VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP |
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| 2. | CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS |
HINT:
- In troubleshooting, confirm that the problem symptoms have been accurately identified. Preconceptions should be discarded in order to make an accurate judgment. To clearly understand what the problem symptoms are, it is extremely important to ask the customer about the problem and the conditions at the time the malfunction occurred.
- Gather as much information as possible for reference. Past problems that seem unrelated may also help in some cases.
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The following 5 items are important points for problem analysis:
What
Vehicle model, system name
When
Date, time, occurrence frequency
Where
Road conditions
Under what conditions?
Driving conditions, weather conditions
How did it happen?
Problem symptoms
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| 3. | PRE-CHECK |
(a) Measure the battery voltage.
Standard Voltage:
11 to 14 V
If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding to the next step.
(b) Check the fuses and relays.
(c) Check the connector connections and terminals to make sure that there are no abnormalities such as loose connections, deformation, etc.
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| 4. | CHECK COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* |
(a) Using the Techstream, check for CAN communication system DTCs.
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| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| CAN DTCs are not output | A |
| CAN DTCs are output | B |
| B | .gif) | GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM |
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| 5. | PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE |
(a) Refer to Problem Symptoms Table.
Click here
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| Fault is not listed in Problem Symptoms Table. | A |
| Fault is listed in Problem Symptoms Table. | B |
| B | | GO TO STEP 7 |
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| 6. | OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING* |
(a) Operation Check
Click here
(b) Terminals of ECU
Click here
(c) Data List / Active Test
Click here
(d) On-vehicle Inspection
Click here
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| 7. | REPAIR OR REPLACE |
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| 8. | CONFIRMATION TEST |
| NEXT | | END |
System Description
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION GENERAL The rear window defogger wire (back window glass) is attached to the inside of the rear window and defogs the window surface quickly when the rear window defogger switch is ...
Operation Check
OPERATION CHECK CHECK WINDOW DEFOGGER SYSTEM (a) Turn the engine switch on (IG). (b) Check that the rear window defogger wire (back window glass) becomes warm by operating the rear window defogger swi ...
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Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual > Can Communication System: ECM Communication Stop Mode
DESCRIPTION Detection Item Symptom Trouble Area ECM Communication Stop Mode Either condition is met:
"ECM (Engine)" is not displayed on the CAN Bus Check screen of the Techstream.
Click here
Communication system DTCs (DTCs that start with U) that correspond to "ECM Communicati ...
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