2003 LEXUS LS430 key

OK: "ON" (Key is in ignition key cylinder) appears on the screen.
NG: Go to step 2
OK: REPLACE STEERING LOCK ECU
2.INSPECT UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH ASSY
a. Remove the unlock warning switch.
b. Measure the resistance of the switch.
Standard:
UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH - RESISTANCE TABLE
ItemDisplay (Range)Normal ConditionDiagnostic Note
KEY SWUnlock warning switch
signal/ ON or OFFON: Key is in ignition
key cylinder OFF: No
key is in ignition key
cylinder-
Tester ConnectionSwitch PositionSpecified Condition
3 - 4Ignition switch pushedBelow 1 ohms
3 - 4Ignition switch not pushed10 kohms or higher
2 - 4Key inserted in ignition key
cylinderBelow 1 ohms
2 - 4No key in ignition key cylinder10 kohms or higher

Fig. 33: Checking Wire Harness (Steering Lock ECU -Unlock Warning Switch Assy)
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NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
OK: REPLACE STEERING LOCK ECU
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
This DTC is output when: 1) during the key code registration, a key malfunction occurs; or 2) the key code was
unable to be registered properly. Follow the inspection procedure below.
TRANSPONDER CHIP MALFUNCTION DTC REFERENCE TABLE
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1.RE-REGISTER KEY
a. Delete the DTC (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR
).
b. Re-register the key (See REGISTRATION
), and check that the engine starts with the key.
OK: Engine starts.
NG: REPLACE KEY
OK: NORMAL (INSPECTION FINISHED)
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
This DTC is output when a key with an incomplete key code is inserted into the ignition key cylinder.
UNMATCHED ENCRYPTION CODE DTC REFERENCE TABLE
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
REPLACE KEY
DTC No.DTC Detection ConditionTrouble Area
B2793Transponder chip malfunctionSmart key
DTC No.DTC Detection ConditionTrouble Area
B2794Key with incomplete key code is
insertedSmart key

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
This DTC is output when a key with a key code that has not been registered in the ECU is inserted into the
ignition key cylinder.
UNMATCHED KEY CODE DTC REFERENCE TABLE
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1.DELETE DTC AND INSERT ALL PRESENTLY AVAILABLE KEYS TO CHECK WHETHER
ENGINE STARTS OR NOT
OK: Engine starts.
NG: REPLACE KEY THAT CANNOT START ENGINE
OK: NO PROBLEM (BECAUSE OF KEY RE-REGISTRATION)
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
This DTC is output when a key that does not have a transponder chip is inserted into the ignition key cylinder or
if communication between the key and steering lock ECU is not possible.
Fig. 34: Communication Malfunction Circuit Description

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WIRING DIAGRAM
DTC No.DTC Detection ConditionTrouble Area
B2795Key with unregistered key code is
insertedSmart key

Fig. 35: No Communication In Immobilizer System, DTC B2798: Communication Malfunction No. 2
DTC - Wiring Diagram
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1.READ DATA LIST USING HAND-HELD TESTER
a. Connect the hand-held tester to the CAN VIM. Then connect the CAN VIM to the DLC3.
b. Turn the ignition switch ON with the key that cannot start the engine.
c. Read the DATA LIST.
Steering lock ECU:
DATA LIST - STEERING LOCK ECU
OK: "UNSET" (Ignition switch ON) appears on the screen.
NG: Go to step 2
OK: REPLACE STEERING LOCK ECU
2.CHECK WHETHER ENGINE STARTS WITH OTHER KEYS
a. Check if the en
gine starts with the vehicle's other keys.
Item
Measurement Item/
Display (Range)
Normal ConditionDiagnostic Note
IMMOBILIZERImmobilizer system
status/ SET or UNSETUNSET: Ignition switch
ON SET: Without key-

OK: Engine starts.
NG: Go to step 3
OK: RE-REGISTER OR REPLACE KEY THAT CANNOT START ENGINE
3.CHECK WIRE HARNESS (STEERING LOCK ECU - TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER)
a. Disconnect the S46 ECU connector.
b. Disconnect the T8 amplifier connector.
c. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.
Standard:
STEERING LOCK ECU - TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER - RESISTANCE TABLE
Tester connectionSpecified condition
S46-7 (VC5) - T8-1 (VC5)Below 1 ohms
S46-17 (CODE) - T8-4 (CODE)Below 1 ohms
S46-8 (RXCK) - T8-3 (RXCK)Below 1 ohms
S46-16 (TXCT) - T8-1 (TXCT)Below 1 ohms
S46-7 (VC5) or T8-1 (VC5) - Body ground10 kohms or higher
S46-17 (CODE) or T8-4 (CODE) - Body ground10 kohms or higher
S46-8 (RXCK) or T8-3 (RXCK) - Body ground10 kohms or higher
S46-16 (TXCT) or T8-5 (TXCT) - Body ground10 kohms or higher

Fig. 36: Checking Wire Harness (Steering Lock ECU -Transponder Key Amplifier)
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NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
OK: Go to next step
4.REPLACE TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER
a. After replacing the transponder key amplifier with a normally functioning amplifier, check that the
engine starts.
OK: Engine starts.
NG: REPLACE STEERING LOCK ECU
OK: END
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
This DTC is output when a communication error occurs between the transponder key amplifier and steering
lock ECU. Some possible reasons for the communication error are: 1) 2 or more smart keys are positioned too
close together, or 2) noise is occurring in the communication line. Follow the inspection procedure below.
Fig. 37: Communication Malfunction No. 1 Circuit Description

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WIRING DIAGRAM

Fig. 38: Communication Malfunction No. 1 - Wiring Diagram
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1.CHECK KEYS
a. Check if the smart key being used is near other smart keys as shown in the illustration. Also, check
if the key ring is in contact with the key grip.
Result:
KEY CHECK RESULT TABLE
ResultProceed to
Key is near other keys and/or key rings is in contact
with key grip.A
Key is not near other keys and/or key ring is not in
contact with the key grip.B

Fig. 39: Checking Keys
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B: Go to step 3
A: Go to next step
2.CHECK FOR DTCS
a. Separate the keys from each other. Or, remove the key ring.
b. Delete the DTC (See DTC CHECK/CLEAR
).
c. Insert a key into the ignition key cylinder. Remove it. Repeat for all the other keys.
d. Check that no code is output.
NG: Go to step 3
OK: END
3.CHECK STEERING LOCK ECU