Lexus NX: How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
*: Use the Techstream.
PROCEDURE
| 1. | VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP |
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| 2. | CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS |
(a) Interview the customer and confirm the problem.
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| 3. | CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA* |
(a) Check and record DTCs and Freeze Frame Data.
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for Freeze Frame Data: Click here
(b) Clear the DTCs and Freeze Frame Data.
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for Freeze Frame Data: Click here
(c) Reconfirm the DTCs.
(1) Reconfirm the DTCs based on the recorded DTCs and Freeze Frame Data.
Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC > Trouble CodesHINT:
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When CAN communication system DTCs are output, repair the CAN communication system first.
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If DTCs U0123, U0124, U0126, and/or U0293 is output together with a CAN communication DTC, first check the appropriate sensor for a momentary open circuit.
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If the Techstream cannot communicate with the skid control ECU (brake booster with master cylinder assembly), inspect the CAN communication system.
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If there is no response from the skid control ECU (brake booster with master cylinder assembly), inspect the IG1 circuit of the skid control ECU (brake booster with master cylinder assembly).
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| Result | Proceed to |
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| DTCs are output. | A |
| DTCs are not output. (Problem symptom does not occur.) | B |
| DTCs are not output. (Problem symptom occurs.) | C |
| B |  | GO TO STEP 5 |
| C | | GO TO STEP 6 |
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| 4. | DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART |
(a) Proceed to Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart.
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| NEXT | | GO TO STEP 7 |
| 5. | SYMPTOM SIMULATION |
(a) Proceed to How to Proceed with Troubleshooting.
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| 6. | PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE |
(a) Proceed to Problem Symptoms Table.
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| 7. | CIRCUIT INSPECTION* |
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| 8. | IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM |
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| 9. | REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT |
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| 10. | CONFIRMATION TEST* |
| NEXT | | END |
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