2003 LEXUS LS430 check engine light

Fig. 21: ABS Warning Light Blinking Pattern
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5. Check that the ABS warning light blinking TEST MODE and "VSC Test" is displayed on the
multi-information display.
HINT:
If the ABS warning light and VSC information do not blink, inspect the ABS warning light
circuit and VSC warning information circuit.
TROUBLE AREA REFERENCE
6. Start the engine.
b. DECELERATION SENSOR CHECK
1. Check that the ABS warning lamp is blinking in TEST MODE.
2. Keep the vehicle in the stationar
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Trouble areaSee Procedure
ABS warning light circuitABS WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT (DOES NOT
LIGHT UP)
VSC warning information
circuitVSC WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT (DOES NOT
LIGHT UP)

HINT:
The blinking pattern of the ABS warning lamp and the "VSC Test" display on the multi-
information do not change. When the sensor is normal and in the test mode, if the above conditions
are met, the check is completed.
Fig. 22: Identifying VSC Test Location

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c. CHECK THE MASTER CYLINDER PRESSURE SENSOR
1. Leaving the vehicle in a stationary condition engine is off and the brake pedal in a free
condition for 1 second. or more, continue to quickly depress the brake pedal with a force of
98 N (10 kgf, 22 lbf) or more for 1 second, or more.
HINT:
At this time, the ABS warnin
g light stays on for 3 seconds.

HINT:
If a malfunction code is displayed during the DTC check, check the circuit indicated by the table below.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
SMF (BA-SOL)Turns TRAC solenoid SMF (BA-SOL)
ON / OFFOperation of solenoid (clicking sound)
can be heard
SMRTurns TRAC solenoid SMR ON / OFFOperation of solenoid (clicking sound)
can be heard
SOL RELAYTurns ABS solenoid relay ON / OFFOperation of solenoid (clicking sound)
can be heard
ABS MOT RELAYTurns ABS motor relay ON / OFFOperation of solenoid (clicking sound)
can be heard
ABS WARN LIGHTTurns ABS warning light ON / OFFObserve combination meter
VSC WARN LIGHTTurns VSC warning light ON / OFFObserve combination meter
VSC / TRC OFF INDTurns VSC / TRC OFF indicator ON /
OFFObserve combination meter
SLIP INDI LIGHTTurns SLIP indicator light ON / OFFObserve combination meter
BRAKE WRN LIGHTTurns BRAKE warning light ON / OFFObserve combination meter
VSC / BR WARN
BUZTurns VSC / BRAKE warning buzzer
ON / OFFBuzzer can be heard
STP LIGHT RELAYTurns stop light ON / OFFStop light come on
DTCDescription
DTC C0200/31, C0205/32RIGHT/LEFT FRONT SPEED SENSOR
DTC C0210/33, C0215/34RIGHT/LEFT REAR SPEED SENSOR
DTC C0226/21, C0236/22, C0246/23,
C0256/24, C1225/25
SFR/SFL/SRR/SRL/SM SOLENOID CIRCUIT
DTC C0273/13, C0274/14, C1361/91OPEN CIRCUIT IN ABS MOTOR RELAY CIRCUIT,
B+ SHORT CIRCUIT IN ABS MOTOR RELAY
CIRCUIT, SHORT CIRCUIT IN ABS MOTOR FAIL
SAFE RELAY CIRCUIT
DTC C0278/11, C0279/12OPEN/SHORT CIRCUIT IN ABS SOLENOID
RELAY CIRCUIT
DTC C1201/51ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
DTC C1203/53ECM COMMUNICATION CIRCUIT
MALFUNCTION
DTC C1210/36, C1336/39ZERO POINT CALIBRATION OF YAW
RATE/DECELERATION SENSOR UNDONE
DTC C1223/43ABS CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
DTC C1231/31MALFUNCTION IN STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
CIRCUIT

a. Is the DTC output for CAN communication system?
Result:
DTC OUTPUT DESCRIPTION
B: REPAIR CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (SEE PRECAUTION
)
A: Go to next step
2.INSPECT MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
a. Is the DTC output for Multiplex communication system?
Result:
DTC OUTPUT DESCRIPTION
B: REPAIR MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (SEE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE
CODE CHART )
A: Go to next step
3.INSPECT ABS WARNING LIGHT
a. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3 and start the engine.
b. Select the item "ABS WARN LIGHT" in the ACTIVE TEST and operate the ABS warning light on
the hand-held tester.
VEHICLE CONDITION / TEST DETAILS
c. Check that "ON" and "OFF" of the ABS warning light can be shown on the combination meter by
the hand-held tester.
Standard:
Turn the ABS warning light ON or OFF in accordance with the hand-held tester.
NG: CHECK AND REPAIR ABS WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT
OK: REPLACE ABS & TRACTION ACTUATOR ASSY (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
DTC is not outputA
DTC is outputB
DTC is not outputA
DTC is outputB
ItemVehicle Condition / Test DetailsDiagnostic Note
ABS WARN LIGHTTurns ABS warning light ON / OFFObserve combination meter

Result:
DTC OUTPUT DESCRIPTION
B: REPAIR CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (SEE PRECAUTION
)
A: Go to next step
2.INSPECT MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
a. Is the DTC output for Multiplex communication system?
Result:
DTC OUTPUT DESCRIPTION
B: REPAIR MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (SEE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE
CODE CHART )
A: Go to next step
3.CHECK MULTI INFORMATION DISPLAY (VSC WARNING)
a. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3 and start the engine.
b. Select the item "VSC WARN LIGHT" in the ACTIVE TEST and operate the VSC warning light on
the hand-held tester.
VEHICLE CONDITION / TEST DETAILS
c. Check that "ON" and "OFF" of the VSC warning light are indicated on the combination meter
when using the hand-held tester.
OK: Go to next step
Turn the VSC warning light ON or OFF in accordance with the hand-held tester.
NG: CHECK AND REPAIR VSC WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT
OK: REPLACE ABS & TRACTION ACTUATOR ASSY (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
DTC is not outputA
DTC is outputB
DTC is not outputA
DTC is outputB
ItemVehicle Condition / Test DetailsDiagnostic Note
VSC WARN LIGHTTurns VSC warning light ON / OFFObserve combination meter

INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
When releasing the parking brake, set the chocks to hold the vehicle for safety.
Check that "Brake Wear" does not appear on the multi-information display.
If it appears, check that brake pad thickness and replace the pad as necessary.
1.CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR
a. Check that the brake fluid level is proper.
OK: Go to next step
Brake fluid level is proper.
NG: ADD BRAKE FLUID
OK: Go to next step
2.CHECK DTC
a. Are the DTC recorded for ABS, VSC, CAN and/or Multiplex communication system?
OK: Go to next step
DTC OUTPUT DESCRIPTION
B: REPAIR CIRCUIT INDICATED BY OUTPUT CODE
A: Go to next step
3.INSPECT BRAKE WARNING LIGHT
a. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
b. Start the engine.
c. Select the item "BRAKE WARN LIGHT" in the ACTIVE TEST and operate the BRAKE warning
light on the hand-held tester.
VEHICLE CONDITION / TEST DETAILS
d. Check that "ON" and "OFF" of the BRAKE warning light are indicated on the combination meter
when usin
g the hand-held tester.
DTC is not outputA
DTC is outputB
ItemVehicle Condition / Test DetailsDiagnostic Note
BRAKE WRN LIGHTTurns BRAKE warning light ON / OFFObserve combination meter

1.PERFORM ACTIVE TEST BY HAND-HELD TESTER (TRAC OFF INDICATOR LIGHT)
a. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
b. Start the engine.
c. Select the item "TRAC OFF LIGHT" in the ACTIVE TEST and operate the TRAC OFF indicator
light on the hand-held tester.
VEHICLE CONDITION / TEST DETAILS
d. Check that "ON" and "OFF" of the TRAC OFF indicator light are indicated on the combination
meter when using the hand-held tester.
OK: Go to next step
Turn the TRAC OFF indicator light on or off in accordance with the hand-held tester.
NG: Go to step 5
OK: Go to next step
2.INSPECT MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
a. Is the DTC output for Multiplex communication system?
Result:
DTC OUTPUT DESCRIPTION
B: REPAIR MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (SEE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE
CODE CHART )
A: Go to next step
3.INSPECT CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
a. Is the DTC output for CAN communication system?
Result:
DTC OUTPUT DESCRIPTION
ItemVehicle Condition / Test DetailsDiagnostic Note
VSC / TRAC OFF INDTurns VSC / TRAC OFF indicator ON / OFFObserve combination meter
DTC is not outputA
DTC is outputB
DTC is not outputA
DTC is outputB

a. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
b. Start the engine.
c. Select the item "SLIP INDI LIGHT" in the ACTIVE TEST and operate the SLIP indicator light on
the hand-held tester.
VEHICLE CONDITION / TEST DETAILS
d. Check that "ON" and "OFF" of the SLIP indicator light are indicated on the combination meter
when using the hand-held tester.
OK: Go to next step
Turn the SLIP indicator light on or off in accordance with the hand-held tester.
NG: Go to step 2
OK: REPLACE ABS & TRACTION ACTUATOR ASSY (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
2.INSPECT MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
a. Is the DTC output for Multiplex communication system?
Result:
DTC OUTPUT DESCRIPTION
B: REPAIR MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (SEE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE
CODE CHART )
A: Go to next step
3.INSPECT CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
a. Is the DTC output for CAN communication system?
Result:
DTC OUTPUT DESCRIPTION
ItemVehicle Condition / Test DetailsDiagnostic Note
SLIP INDI LIGHTTurns SLIP indicator light ON / OFFObserve combination meter
DTC is not outputA
DTC is outputB
DTC is not outputA