2003 LEXUS LS430 ignition

If the vehicle is raised with its engine running, connect terminals OPB and CG of the DLC3 to stop
the vehicle height control operation of the suspension control ECU.
Do not operate the steering wheel if there is no air in the pneumatic cylinder.
HINT:
The pneumatic cylinder could be damaged if twisted without air in the cylinder.
In the case of lifting down the vehicle without air in the cylinder, make sure all the pipes are securely
connected.
HINT:
The pneumatic cylinder could be damaged if any pipe is disconnected while lifting down the vehicle.
Do not apply battery voltage to the compressor motor for more than 60 seconds to prevent damage to the
motor.
HINT:
When it is necessary to perform the operation by charging the battery for more than 60 seconds, for example
height recovery without air in the cylinder, proceed to the operation as follows: after 60 seconds have passed,
turn the ignition switch off once, and then turn the ignition switch to the ON position again for commencement
of operation.

a. The suspension control ECU operates the compressor & motor with the dryer and uses the solenoid
valves to control the vehicle height by analyzing the information based on the switches, sensors and
input signals.
b. Through the 4 height control sensors, the suspension control ECU detects the changes in the vehicle
height that results from the number of occupants or the amount of the load. Then, the suspension
control ECU controls the height control solenoid valves and the compressor & motor with the dryer
in order to automatically adjust the vehicle height to a constant (normal) level.
c. Furthermore, two vehicle heights can be selected by operating the height control switch: HI and
Normal.
d. In cases such as when the vehicle is jacked up, the auto leveling function is prohibited by turning
the ignition switch off.
If the vehicle is raised with its engine running, connect terminals OPB and CG of the DLC3 so the
vehicle height control is not carried out.
e. The absorber control switch selects the shock absorber damping force (normal or sport).
f. w/ Pre-collision safety system:
The suspension control ECU changes the stiffness of the suspension to the hardest setting by
receiving signals (collision unavoidable) from the cruise control ECU.
Function of Components

HINT:
By switching from normal mode into test mode, you can inspect the height control switch, absorber
control switch, front acceleration sensor and rear acceleration sensor.
When entering the test mode, the suspension control ECU sets all the test mode DTCs first.
After completing the test mode for each check item, the test mode DTCs that are determined
normal by the suspension control ECU will be erased.
The test mode DTCs for other check items may not be erased when only a certain signal is
inspected.
When the test mode returns back to the normal mode, all the test mode DTCs will be erased.
a. Procedure for Test Mode.
1. Make sure that the ignition switch is off.
2. Set each of the check items to the condition in Operation (A) in the Test mode table below.
3. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
5. Select the SIGNAL CHECK mode on the hand-held tester.
6. Set each of the check items to the condition in Operation (B) in the Test mode table below.

7. Read the test mode DTCs by following the prompts on the tester screen.
HINT:
Refer to the hand-held tester operator's manual for further details.
DTC of Air Suspension System test mode function:
If a malfunction code is displayed during the test mode DTC check, check the circuit listed
for that code. For details of each code, refer to "See Procedure" under the respective "DTC
No." in the chart.
Fig. 7: DTC Of Air Suspension System Test Mode Function

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8. After completing the test mode, disconnect the tester and turn the ignition switch off.
If a normal system code is displayed during the DTC check but the problem still occurs, check the circuits for
each problem s
ymptom in the order given in the table below and proceed to the relevant troubleshooting page.

HINT:
If the hand-held tester display shows UNABLE TO CONNECT TO VEHICLE when the cable of
the hand-held tester is connected to the DLC3, the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and
the tester is operated, there is a problem either on the vehicle side or tester side.
If communication is normal when the tester is connected to another vehicle, inspect the
DLC3 on the original vehicle.
If communication is still not possible when the tester is connected to another vehicle, the
problem is probably in the tester itself, so consult the Service Department listed in the tester's
instruction manual.
c. Indicator lamp
1. During the vehicle height control operation, the absorber control indicator lamp blinks when
there is any malfunction in the air suspension system.
CANL (14) - CG (4)LOW-level CAN bus
lineIG switch OFF3 Kohms or higher

Fig. 11: Identifying Absorber Control Indicator Lamp Location (1 Of 2)
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d. DTCs (Normal mode)
1. DTCs are memorized in the suspension control ECU and read by using the hand-held tester
(SEE DTC CHECK/CLEAR
for the procedure of DTCs check).
e. Test mode
1. By switching from normal mode into test mode, you can inspect the height control switch,
absorber control switch, front acceleration sensor and rear acceleration sensor (SEE TEST
MODE PROCEDURE ).
2.CHECK INDICATOR LAMP
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Check that the absorber control indicator lamp comes on for 2 seconds.
If the indicator check result is not normal, proceed to troubleshooting for the indicator lamp circuit.
TROUBLE AREA REFERENCE
Trouble AreaSee Procedure
Absorber control indicator lamp ABSORBER CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP

Fig. 12: Identifying Absorber Control Indicator Lamp Location (2 Of 2)
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1.DTC CHECK
a. Check DTCs.
1. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Read the DTCs by following the prompts on the tester screen.
HINT:
Refer to the hand-held tester operator's manual for further details.
b. Clear the DTCs using the hand-held tester.
HINT:
circuitCIRCUIT

After repairing the malfunctions, clear the DTCs.
1. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Erase the DTCs following the prompts on the tester screen.
Fig. 13: Connecting Hand
-Held Tester To DLC3
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HINT:
Refer to the hand-held tester operator's manual for further details.
1.FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION
a. When an air suspension system malfunction is detected under the normal control operation, the
suspension control ECU will suspend the switch control of the height control operation.
FAIL-SAFE CHART