2000 LEXUS GS400 low beam

± BODY ELECTRICALTROUBLESHOOTING
BE±9
2310 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U) Washer fluid does not operate.
Washer Hose and Nozzle±

When wiper switch is in HI position, the wiper blade is in contact
with the body.

When the wiper switch is OFF, the wiper blade does not retract
or the retract position is wrong.
1. Wiper Motor *1
2. Wire harness *1BE±77
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*1: Inspect wiper arm and blade set positions.
COMBINATION METER
This system uses the multiplex communication system, so check diagnosis system of the multiplex
communication system before you proceed with troubleshooting.
Refer to DI section for warning light or indicator light not described in the table below.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Driver seat belt warning light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Driver Buckle Switch CIrcuit
3. Meter Circuit Plate
4. Wire Harness
5. Body No.2 ECU±
BE±92
BE±92
±
DI±820
Passenger seat belt warning light does not light up.
1. Clock System
2. Passenger Buckle Switch CIrcuit
3. Occupant Detection Sensor
4. Meter Circuit Plate
5. Wire Harness
6. Body No.1 ECUBE±227
BE±92
BE±92
BE±92
±
DI±776
SRS warning light does not light up.
1. MPX±B Fuse
2. SRS±B Fuse
3. Bulb
4. Meter Circuit Plate
5. Wire Harness
6. Airbag Sensor AssemblyBE±21
BE±21
±
BE±92
±
DI±550
Hi±beam indicator light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Meter Circuit Plate
3. Wire Harness
4. Headlight System±
BE±92
±
BE±3
Turn indicator light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Meter Circuit Plate
3. Wire Harness
4. Turn Signal and Hazard Warning System±
BE±92
±
BE±3
ABS warning light does not light up.
1. GAUGE Fuse
2. Bulb
3. Meter Circuit Plate
4. Wire Harness
5. ABS, TRAC and VSC ECUBE±21
±
BE±92
±
DI±387
TRAC warning light does not light up.
1. GAUGE Fuse
2. Bulb
3. Meter Circuit Plate
4. Wire Harness
5. ABS, TRAC and VSC ECUBE±21
±
BE±92
±
DI±473

BE0HA±02
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HI
Flash OFFTAIL HEAD AUTO
LO
± BODY ELECTRICALHEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SYSTEM
BE±37
2338 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSPECTION
1. FAIL±SAFE FUNCTION
(Light Control ECU)
When input error is inspected.
When input voltage is not within the range of operation voltage (9 to 16 V),
lighting of the headlight stops. As soon as the voltage comes within the range,
it lights up again.
However if the input voltage becomes low after lighting up,
sufficient voltage is maintained until light of bulb completely goes off.
When output error is inspected (Open or short).
When light flushing is inspected.
When an error occurs in the output voltage (open or short) or flushing symptom
occurs on the bulb, lighting of the headlight stops, the condition is maintained
until power is turned ON again (headlight dimmer switch OFF " ON).
In this case, it can not be judged whether lighting malfunction is caused by an
output error or other reasons (fuse blown out, etc.).
Check that there is no error in fuse and wiring (including power source) and
replace the bulb in the first place, when the error still appears, replace the light
control ECU.
2. INSPECT LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH CONTINUITY
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
OFF±No continuity
TAIL15 ± 16Continuity
HEAD14 ± 15 ± 16Continuity
AUTO13 ± 16Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
3. INSPECT HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH CONTINU-
ITY
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
Low beam17 ± 18Continuity
High beam8 ± 17Continuity
Flash8 ± 9 ± 17Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.

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21
3 42
41
3
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2 1
35
2 5
1 3
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Wire Harness Side
h±10±1±A
± BODY ELECTRICALHEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SYSTEM
BE±41
2342 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
11. INSPECT HEADLIGHT DIMMER ( DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHT NO.2) RELAY CONTINUITY
ConditionTester connectionSpecified condition
Constant1 ± 4
2 ± 4Continuity
Apply B+ between
terminals 2 and 4.1 ± 3 ± 4Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the relay.
12. INSPECT HEADLIGHT DIMMER (DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHT NO.2) RELAY CIRCUIT
(See page BE±21)
13. INSPECT TAILLIGHT CONTROL RELAY CONTINUITY
ConditionTester connectionSpecified condition
Constant1 ± 2Continuity
Apply B+ between
terminals 1 and 2.3 ± 5Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the relay.
14. INSPECT TAILLIGHT CONTROL RELAY CIRCUIT
(See page DI±845 and BE±21)
15. INSPECT DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT MAIN RELAY
CIRCUIT
Disconnect the connector from the relay and inspect the con-
nector on the wire harness side.
Tester connectionConditionSpecified condition
2 ± GroundLight control switch OFF or TAILNo continuity
2 ± GroundLight control switch HEADContinuity
4 ± GroundParking brake switch OFF
(Parking brake pedal released)No continuity
4 ± GroundParking brake switch ON
(Parking brake pedal depressed)Continuity
6 ± GroundConstantContinuity
8 ± GroundHeadlight dimmer switch LOW beamNo continuity

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I04039
BE±42
± BODY ELECTRICALHEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SYSTEM
2343 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)8 ± Ground
Headlight dimmer switch HIGH beam or FLASHContinuity
1 ± GroundIgnition switch LOCK or ACCNo voltage
1 ± GroundIgnition switch ON or STARTBattery positive voltage
5 ± GroundEngine StopNo voltage
5 ± GroundEngine RunningBattery positive voltage
7 ± GroundConstantBattery positive voltage
9 ± GroundConstantBattery positive voltage
If circuit is specified, try replacing the relay with a new one.
If circuit is not as specified, inspect the circuits connected to oth-
er parts.
16. INSPECT AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL
AUTO ON:
(a) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(b) Turn the light control switch to AUTO.
(c) Gradually cover the top of the sensor.
(d) Check the accessory lights and the headlights should turn
ON.
17. INSPECT AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL
AUTO OFF:
(a) Gradually expose the sensor.
(b) Check the headlights and the accessory lights should turn
OFF.
18. INSPECT LIGHT±OFF CONDITION
(a) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(b) Gradually cover the top of the sensor.
Lights auto ON:
(c) Check that the lights go off under the following conditions.
(1) Light control switch is OFF.
(2) The area surrounding the sensor gets bright.
(3) The driver's door is opened with the ignition switch
OFF.

BE0HB±04
I07736
Adjusting Bolt
(High±Beam Headlight
Horizontal Direction)Adjusting Bolt
(High±Beam Headlight
Vertical Direction)Beam Angle Gauge
(Vertical Alignment)Adjusting Bolt A
(Low±Beam Headlight
Vertical Direction)Adjusting Bolt B
(Low±Beam Headlight
Horizontal Direction)
Adjusting Bolt
(High±Beam Headlight
Horizontal Direction) Adjusting Bolt
(High±Beam Headlight
Vertical Direction) Adjusting Bolt A
(Low±Beam Headlight
Vertical Direction) Adjusting Bolt B
(Low±Beam Headlight
Horizontal Direction)
Headlight Beam Level Control Actuator Light Control ECU
Headlight Beam Level Control ECU
(Left side only)
± BODY ELECTRICALHEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SYSTEM
BE±45
2346 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
ADJUSTMENT

I04297
Beam Angle Gauge
(Vertical Alignment)
Acceptable
Range
Bubble
I04298
º0º Mark
(Horizontal Alignment)A
B
Lens BE±46
± BODY ELECTRICALHEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SYSTEM
2347 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
1. ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMMIMG
(a) Inspect the headslight aimming.
Do the following items before inspection.

Make sure the body around the headlight is
not deformed.

Park the vehicle on a level spot.

The driver gets into the driver's seat and puts
the vehicle in a state ready for driving (with a
full tank).

Bounce the vehicle several times.
(b) Adjust the headlight aimming.

Vertical Alignment:
If the bubble is out of the acceptable range of the
beam angle gauge, adjust it using bolt A.

Horizontal Alignment:
If the edge of the lens does not match º0º mark, ad-
just the lens using bolt B.
HINT:
After adjusting the headlight in vertical direction, check that the
light has been shifted from the adjusted position in the horizon-
tal direction.
2. REPLACE HEADLIGHT
(a) Replace the headlight.
(b) Inspect the headlight aimming.
Do the following items before inspection.

Make sure the body around the headlight is
not deformed.

Park the vehicle on a level spot.

The driver gets into the driver's seat and puts
the vehicle in a state ready for driving (with a
full tank).

Bounce the vehicle several times.

BE0HP±02
I03440
1 2 3
4 5 6
I05442
Wire Harness Side BE±50
± BODY ELECTRICALHEADLIGHT BEAM LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM
2351 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT HEADLIGHT BEAM LEVEL CONTROL AC-
TUATOR RESISTANCE
(a) Check that continuity exists between terminals 2 and 5.
(b) Check that resistance exists between terminals, as
shown in the chart.
TerminalResistance (W)
2 ± 126 ± 30
2 ± 326 ± 30
2 ± 426 ± 30
2 ± 626 ± 30
5 ± 126 ± 30
5 ± 326 ± 30
5 ± 426 ± 30
5 ± 626 ± 30
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the actuator.
2. INSPECT HEADLIGHT BEAM LEVEL CONTROL ECU
CIRCUIT
Connector disconnected:
Disconnect the connector from the ECU and inspect the con-
nector on the wire harness side, as shown.
Tester connectionConditionSpecified condition
A1 ± A5Ignition switch OFF26 ± 30 W
A1 ± A6Ignition switch OFF26 ± 30 W
A1 ± A7Ignition switch OFF26 ± 30 W
A1 ± A8Ignition switch OFF26 ± 30 W
A4 ± B4Ignition switch ON and light control switch HEADBelow 1.5 V
B1 ± B3Ignition switch OFF3.5 ± 6.5 kW
B5 ± B7Ignition switch OFF3.5 ± 6.5 kW
A4 ± GroundIgnition switch OFFContinuity
If circuit is not as specified, perform the inspection on the follow-
ing pages.

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Meter Circuit Plate ± 2
Combination Meter ECU
SLIP Indicator
TRAC OFF Indicator
Window Washer Level Warning
ABS Warning
VSC Warning
Brake Fluid Level Warning
ECT SNOW Indicator
Low Oil Pressure Warning
ECT PWR Indicator
Discharge Warning
CRUISE MAIN Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Rear Light Indicator
Headlight Leveling Indicator
SRS Warning
Open Door Warning
Fog Light IndicatorA/T 2 Indicaor
Engine Oil Level Indicator
Malfunction Indicator
Fuel Level Indicator
Headlight Indicator (USA)
Taillight Indicator (CANADA) ODO/
TRIP
Display
PanelIG+
SLIP
TRC OFF
WASHER
ABS
VSC
BRAKE
ECT SNOW
OIL P
ECT PWR
CHARGE
CRUISE
SEAT BELT
Rr LIGHT
HEAD LVL
AIRBAG
SRS +B
DOOR
FR FOG
COM1
SEG30
TEST1
TEST2
TEST3
GroundCHECK
ENG
IG+
FUEL
IG+
BEAM±
BEAM+ SRS +BTAIL A/T R
A/T L
A/T N
A/T D
OIL LVLDIM+
A/T 2
A/T 3
A/T 4F12
A/T PF11
F10
F9
F8
F5
F4
F2
F1
C7
C5
C3
D12
D8 E11
E10
E9
E8
E7
E6
J1
J33
D6
D4Hi±Beam Indicator
D2 E20
E19
E18
E17
E16
E15
E14
E13
E12
E3
E1 E5
E4A/T 3 Indicaor
A/T 4 Indicaor
A/T P Indicaor
A/T R Indicaor
A/T L Indicaor
A/T N Indicaor
A/T D Indicaor
T1
T2
T3
T4
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D10 BE±88
± BODY ELECTRICALCOMBINATION METER
2389 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)