2000 LEXUS GS400 turn signal

Remove the ignition key from key cylinder.
All the doors, engine hood and luggage
compartment door are closed and unlocked.
Any of doors is locked and unlocked by turns
3 times by the key or remote control.
Driver's side knob for door lock is locked and
unlocked 3 times.
Driver's side door is opened.
The system starts force lock at once after 2
sec.
Driver's side knob for door lock is unlocked.
Driver's side door is closed and opened 2
times
Driver's side knob for door lock is locked and
unlocked.
The system starts force lock at once after 2
secs.
PASSIVE MODE OFF
Driver's side door is closed and opened 4
times
Driver's side knob for door lock is locked and
unlocked.
The system starts force lock at once after 2
sec.
PASSIVE MODE ON
Within
30 sec.
Within
20 sec.
HINT:

Initial mode is PASSIVE MODE OFF.

If there is a different signal in the middle of changing. It is invalid.
Input to the vehicle
Output from the vehicle BE±148
± BODY ELECTRICALTHEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
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2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
6. CHANGING METHOD OF PASSIVE MODE
(ON or OFF)

± BODY ELECTRICALWIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM
BE±153
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2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
Replace the transmitter battery with a new or normal
one and check UNLOCK±LOCK function works under
the standard operation.


The battery should be replaced by only the shops with
sufficient skill as new or normal battery is necessary.

Battery quality can be judged by checking the rem-
nant volume of the battery.
Ye s
Battery faulty.
No
Make the vehicle be in the initialized condition.
Enter into the self diagnostic mode.
If operating door control receiver in the order of 1 through 2, the mode turns to diagnostic mode.
(1) Insert the key plate in the ignition key cylinder and pull out, then insert it again and turn ignition switch
OFF " ON " OFF once within 5 seconds after pulling out.
(2) After completing the procedure within 30 seconds, turn the ignition switch OFF " ON " OFF 9 times.
HINT:
In the case that either (1) or (2) condition is not satisfied, transfer to normal mode.

When completing self diagnostic mode, turn the ignition switch ON.
LOCK and UNLOCK operation and output of luggage door opener signal are not performed under the self
diagnostic mode.
1st time 9th time ON
OFF
Transmitter battery check:
Inspection start by using self diagnostic mode:
within.
30 sec.within.
5 sec.
123 9
10
Key plate
not inseted
Key plate
inseted
Ignition
switch

± BODY ELECTRICALWIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM
BE±165
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2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
MPX body performs LOCK±UNLOCK operation 5 times at a 1 sec.
interval to inform the operator that prohibition mode has been selected.
Press again either one of 3 switches on the transmitter for more than 1 sec.
MPX body ECU automatically performs LOCK±UNLOCK operation once or
twice at a 1 sec. interval to inform the operator that the receiver has received the
signal from the transmitter.
LOCK±UNLOCK occurs once
LOCK±UNLOCK occurs twice Registration of recognition code is completed
Registration of recognition code has not been completed.

Recognition code received first time and second time did not match.
Proceed to continue registration
If even one of the following conditions is satisfied, registration of recognition
codes is completed.

40 secs. elapses since the MPX body ECU response.

The driver's door is closed.

The key plate is inserted in the ignition key cylinder.

4 type recognition codes are registration at one time.
Registration of recognition codes (add mode or rewrite mode) is completed.
Within
3 secs.Within
40 secs.
ON
LOCK
Approx.
1 sec.Approx.
1 sec.
When prohibition
mode is selected.
Press the lock and unlock switches on the transmitter simultaneously within 1 sec.
If LOCK±UNLOCK operation can not be performed at all, the mode returns to the
normal mode, then start with ºStart registration of recognition codeº.
Proceed to finish registration
Within 40 secs.

27 Noise NOISE PRODUCED BY VIBRATION OR SHOCK WHILE DRIVING
No
Ye s Is speaker properly installed?
Noise is produced from static eletricity accumulating in the vehicle body. With vehicles stationary lightly tap each system.
Is noise produced?Install properly.
Each system faulty. Is speaker properly installed?
No
No Ye s
Ye s
28 Noise NOISE PRODUCED WHEN ENGINE STARTS
NoYe s Whistling noise which becomes high±pitched when
accelerator strongly depressed, disappears shortly
after engine stops.Generator noise.
A/C noise.
Fuel gauge noise.
Horn noise.
Ignition noise.
Turn signal noise.
Washer noise.
Engine coolant temp. gauge noise.
Wiper noise. Whining noise occurs when A/C is operating.
Scratching noise occurs during sudden acceleration, driving on rough
roads or when ignition switch is turned ON.
Clicking sound is heard when horn button is pressed, then
released. Whirring/grating sound is heard when pushed
continuously.
Murmuring sound stops when engine stops.
Tick±tack noise occurs in co±ordination with blinking
offlasher.
Noise occurs during window washer operation.
Scratching noise occurs while engine is running,
and continues a while even after engine stops.
Scraping noise in line with wiper beat.
Other type of noiseYe s
Ye s
Ye s
Ye s
Ye s
Ye s
Ye s
Ye s No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
± BODY ELECTRICALAUDIO SYSTEM
BE±215
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BE±6
± BODY ELECTRICALTROUBLESHOOTING
2307 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
HEADLIGHT BEAM LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Beam axis is not controlled. (It is not initialized.)
Headlight Beam Level Control System does not operate.
1. ECU±IG Fuse
2. Headight Beam Level Control Actuator
3. Headlight Beam Level Control ECU
4. Wire Harness SideBE±21
BE±50
BE±50
±
Beam axis is not controlled. (It is initialized.)
Headlight Beam Level Control System does not operate.1. Height Control Sensor
2. Headlight Beam Level Control ECU
3. Wire Harness SideBE±50
BE±50
±
Controlled angle of head light is unusual.
(The angle is controlled.)
1. Height Control Sensor
2. Headlight Beam Level Control ECU
3. Headlights
4. Wire Harness Side±
BE±50
BE±3
±
Beam axis position is not stable during driving.
1. ABS System
2. Headlights
3. Wire HarnessDI±387
BE±3
±
FOG LIGHT SYSTEM
This system uses the multiplex communication system, so check diagnosis system of the multiplex commu-
nication system before you proceed with troubleshooting.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Fog light does not light up with light control SW HEAD
(Headlight is normal.)
1. FOG Fuse
2. Fog Light Relay
3. Fog Light Switch
4. Wire Harness
5. Body No.2 ECUBE±21
BE±53
BE±53
±
±
Fog light does not light up with light control SW HEAD
(Headlight does not light).1.*1 Other Parts
2. Wire Harness±
±
Only one light does not light up.1. Bulb
2. Wire Harness±
±
*1: Inspect Headlight System
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM
This system uses the multiplex communication system, so check diagnosis system of the multiplex commu-
nication system before you proceed with troubleshooting.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
ºHazardº and ºTurnº do not light up.
1. GAUGE Fuse
2. TURN HAZ Fuse
3. Ignitioin Switch
4. Turn Signal Flasher Relay
5. Wire HarnessBE±21
BE±21
BE±31
BE±56
±
Hazard warning light does not light up.
(Turn is normal)1. Hazard Warning Switch
2. Wire HarnessBE±56
±
Turn signal does not light up.
(Hazard is normal)1. Turn Signal Switch
2. Wire HarnessBE±56
±
Turn signal does not light up in one direction.1. Turn Signal Switch
2. Wire HarnessBE±56
±
Only one bulb does not light up.1. Bulb
2. Wire Harness±
±

± BODY ELECTRICALTROUBLESHOOTING
BE±9
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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
±
*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

BE0H0±06
I01353
Turn Signal LightsEngine Room No.1
Junction Block

TURN HAZ Fuse
Ignition Switch
Combination Switch

Turn Signal Switch
Hazard Warning Switch
Turn Signal Lights Turn Signal Lights
Driver Side Junction Block

GAUGE FuseCowl Side No.5
Junction Block

Turn Signal Flaher
± BODY ELECTRICALTURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM
BE±55
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2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM
LOCATION
The vehicle shown in this illustration is ºGS400º.
All components of ºGS300º other than the ones used for engine are same as ºGS400º.

BE0H1±02
I04043
Right turn
Left turn
I04034
Wire Harness Side
2 BE±56
± BODY ELECTRICALTURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM
2357 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CONTINUITY
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
Left turn1 ± 2Continuity
Neutral±No continuity
Right turn2 ± 3Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
2. INSPECT TURN SIGNAL SWITCH CIRCUIT
Connector disconnected:
Disconnect the connector from the combination switch and in-
spect the connector on the wire harness side, as shown.
Tester connectionConditionSpecified condition
2 ± GroundConstantContinuity
If circuit is not as specified, inspect the wire harness.