2003 LEXUS LS430 sensor

corresponding to a DTC (see CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS ).
MEASUREMENT ITEM / RANGE (DISPLAY) DESCRIPTION
OK: Go to next step
There are no momentary interruption.
HINT:
Perform the above inspection before removing the sensor and connector.
NG: Go to step 5
OK: Go to next step
2.READ VALUE OF HAND-HELD TESTER (REAR SPEED SENSOR)
a. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
b. Start the engine.
c. Select the DATA LIST mode on the hand-held tester.
MEASUREMENT ITEM / RANGE (DISPLAY) DESCRIPTION
d. Check that there is no difference between the speed value output from the speed sensor displayed
by the hand-held tester and the speed value displayed on the speedometer when driving the vehicle.
OK: Go to next step
There is almost no difference in the displayed speed value.
HINT:
There is tolerance of 10 % in the speedometer indication.
ItemMeasurement Item / Range (Display)Normal Condition
SPD SEN RRRR speed sensor open detection / OPEN or
NORMALOPEN: Momentary interruption
SPD SEN RLRL speed sensor open detection / OPEN or
NORMALOPEN: Momentary interruption
ItemMeasurement Item / Range (Display)
Normal
Condition
WHEEL SPD RLWheel speed sensor (RL) reading / min.: 0 km/h (0 MPH,
max.: 326 km/h (202 MPH)Actual wheel
speed
WHEEL SPD RRWheel speed sensor (RR) reading / min.: 0 km/h (0 MPH,
max.: 326 km/h (202 MPH)Actual wheel
speed

NG: Go to step 4
OK: Go to next step
3.INSPECT SPEED SENSOR AND SENSOR ROTOR SERRATIONS
Fig. 55: Normal Signal Waveform

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INSPECTION USING OSCILLOSCOPE
a. Connect the oscilloscope to terminals RR+ - RR- or RL+ - RL- of the skid control ECU.
b. Drive the vehicle at approximately 19 mph (30 km/h), and check the signal waveform.
OK: Go to next step
A waveform as shown in a figure should be output.
HINT:
As the vehicle speed (wheel revolution speed) increases, a cycle of the waveform narrows and the

fluctuation in the output voltage becomes greater.
When noise is identified in the waveform on the oscilloscope, error signals are generated due to the
speed sensor rotor's scratches, looseness or foreign matter attached to it.
NG: Go to step 7
OK: REPLACE ABS & TRACTION ACTUATOR ASSY (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
4.INSPECT REAR SPEED SENSOR
Fig. 56: Inspecting Rear Speed Sensor

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a. Remove the rear seat cushion and seatback.
b. Make sure that the speed sensor connector and the wire harness side connector are securely
connected.
c. Disconnect the speed sensor connector.
d. Measure the resistance accordin
g to the value (s) in the table below.

Standard:
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION LH:
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION RH:
e. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.
Standard:
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION LH:
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION RH:
NG: REPLACE REAR SPEED SENSOR (SEE REPLACEMENT
)
OK: Go to next step
5.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (REAR SPEED SENSOR - SKID CONTROL ECU)
Tester ConnectionSpecified Condition
(A31-1) - (A31-2)0.6 to 1.8 kohms
Tester ConnectionSpecified Condition
(A30-1) - (A30-2)0.6 to 1.8 kohms
Tester ConnectionSpecified Condition
(A31-1) - Body ground1 Mohms or higher
(A31-2) - Body ground1 Mohms or higher
Tester ConnectionSpecified Condition
(A30-1) - Body ground1 Mohms or higher
(A30-2) - Body ground1 Mohms or higher

Fig. 57: Identifying Skid Control ECU Connector And Rear Speed Sensor Connector Terminals
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a. Disconnect the skid control ECU connector and the rear speed sensor connector.
b. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.
Standard:
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION LH:

TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION RH:
c. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.
Standard:
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION LH:
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION RH:
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: Go to next step
6.INSPECT SPEED SENSOR AND SENSOR ROTOR SERRATIONS
Tester ConnectionSpecified Condition
S42-20 (RL+) - A31-1 (RL+)Below 1 ohms
S42-6 (RL-) - A31-2 (RL-)Below 1 ohms
Tester ConnectionSpecified Condition
S42-5 (RR+) - A30-1 (RR+)Below 1 ohms
S42-19 (RR-) - A30-2 (RR-)Below 1 ohms
Tester ConnectionSpecified Condition
S42-20 (RL+) - Body ground1 Mohms or higher
S42-6 (RL-) - Body ground1 Mohms or higher
Tester ConnectionSpecified Condition
S42-5 (RR+) - Body ground1 Mohms or higher
S42-19 (RR-) - Body ground1 Mohms or higher

Fig. 58: Normal Signal Waveform
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INSPECTION USING OSCILLOSCOPE
a. Connect the oscilloscope to terminals RR+ - RR- or RL+ - RL- of the skid control ECU.
b. Drive the vehicle at approximately 19 mph (30 km/h), and check the signal waveform.
OK: Go to next step
A waveform as shown in a figure should be output.
HINT:
As the vehicle speed (wheel revolution speed) increases, a cycle of the waveform narrows and the
fluctuation in the output voltage becomes greater.
When noise is identified in the waveform on the oscilloscope, error signals are generated due to the
speed sensor rotor's scratches, looseness or foreign matter attached to it.
NG: Go to step 7

OK: REPLACE ABS & TRACTION ACTUATOR ASSY (SEE REPLACEMENT )
7.INSPECT REAR SPEED SENSOR INSTALLATION
Fig. 59: Inspecting Rear Speed Sensor Gap

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a. Check the sensor installation.
OK: Go to next step
There is no clearance between the sensor and rear axle carrier.
The installation bolt is tightened properly.
Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in..lbf)