2003 LEXUS LS430 ignition

1.STEP MOTORS INITIALIZING FUNCTION
STEP motor initializing procedure (Automatic initializing)
1. When the battery is reconnected and the ignition switch is turned to the ON position for the first
time, the initializing function of the STEP motors is activated. In this case, the "FRONT DEF"
indicator blinks.
SET TEMP SHIFT
(Set Temperature
Shift)
NORMALTo control with the shifted temperature
against the display temperature.+2C/+1C/ NORMAL -
1C / -2C
AIR INLET MODE
(Air Inlet Mode)AUTO
In case of turning the A/C ON when you
desire to make the compartment cool down
quickly, this is the function to change the
mode automatically to RECIRCULATED
mode.
MANUAL / AUTO
COMPRESSOR
MODE (Compressor
Mode)
AUTO
Function to turn the A/C ON automatically
by pressing the AUTO button when the
blower is ON and the A/C is OFF.
MANUAL / AUTO
COMPRS/DEF OPER
(Compressor/Air Inlet
DEF Operation)
LINK
Function to turn the A/C ON automatically
linking with the FRONT DEF button when
A/C is OFF.
NORMAL / LINK
MOTOR INITIALIZ
(STEP Motor
Initializing (IG/off))
OFFFunction to initialize the STEP motor after
the ignition switch is OFF.ON / OFF
EVAP CTRL
(External Variable
Control OFF)
AUTO
Function to set the evaporator control to the
AUTOMATIC position (AUTO) to save
power or to the coldest position
(MANUAL) to dehumidify the air and to
prevent the windows from fogging up.
MANUAL / AUTO
GAS SENS SHIFT
(Shift Emission Gas
Sensor Sensitivity)
NORMALFunction to change the sensitivity of the
exhaust gas sensor.
MU MORE /MORE / LI
MORE / NORMAL / LI
LESS / LESS / MU
LESS
AUTO MODE
(Cancel Auto Mode)AUTOFunction to swing the vent vans
automatically when A/C is ON.MANUAL / AUTO
BUTTON PRS BUS
(Cancel Operating
Switch Sound)
ONFunction to sound a buzzer when a button
is pressed.OFF / ON
FILTER SENS (Shift
Filter Clog Sensitivity)NORMALFunction to change the sensitivity of the air
conditioning filter choking sensor.LESS / NORMAL /
MORE
FOOT AIR LEAK
(Cancel Air Outlet
Foot II)
ONFunction to cut off the airstream felt
underfoot while the vehicle is moving.OFF / ON

Fig. 26: Identifying Front DEF Indicator (W/ Lexus Navigation System)
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2. If mode indication is different from the actual air outlet in actuator check, turn the ignition switch
to the ON or START position while pressing the "Rr DEF" and "OFF" switches simultaneously.
STEP motor initialization occurs and the "DEF" indicator blinks.

Fig. 36: Room Temperature Sensor Circuit
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1.READ VALUE ON HAND-HELD TESTER
a. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
b. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and push the hand-held tester main switch on.
c. Select the item below in the DATA LIST, and read the display on the hand-held tester.
DATA LIST / AIR CONDITIONER:
DATA LIST / AIR CONDITIONER
OK:
The display is as specified in the normal condition.
Result:
ItemMeasure Item/Display (Range)Normal ConditionDiagnostic
Note
ROOM
TEMPRoom temperature sensor / min.: -6.5°C (20.3°F)
max.: 57.25°C (126.95°F)Actual room temperature
is displayed-

Fig. 38: Resistance/Temperature Graph
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NG: REPLACE COOLER (ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR) THERMISTOR
OK: Go to next step
3.INSPECT AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER (TR - SG-2)
a. Remove the A/C amplifier with connectors still connected.
b. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
c. Measure the voltage according to the value (s) in the table below.
Standard:
AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER (TR - SG-2) VOLTAGE
HINT:
As the temperature increases, the voltage decreases.
Result:
AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER TEST RESULT
Tester connectionConditionSpecified condition
A13-16 (TR) - A13-9 (SG-2)Ignition switch ON at 25°C (77°F)1.8 to 2.2 V
A13-16 (TR) - A13-9 (SG-2)Ignition switch ON at 40°C (104°F)1.2 to 1.6 V
NGA

Fig. 42: Ambient Temperature Sensor Circuit
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1.READ VALUE ON HAND-HELD TESTER
a. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
b. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and push the hand-held tester main switch on.
c. Select the item below in the DATA LIST, and read the display on the hand-held tester.
DATA LIST / AIR CONDITIONER:
DATA LIST / AIR CONDITIONER:
OK:
The display is as specified in the normal condition.
ItemMeasurement Item/Display (Range)Normal ConditionDiagnostic
Note
AMBI TEMP
SENSAmbient temperature sensor / min.: -23.3°C (-
9.94°F) max.: 65.95°C (150.71 °F)Actual ambient
temperature is displayed-

Result:
AIR CONDITIONER TEST RESULT
B: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
C: REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER (SEE REPLACEMENT )
A
2.INSPECT ECM (TAM - E2)
Fig. 43: ECM Connector Wire Harness View

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a. Remove the ECM with connectors still connected.
b. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
c. Measure the voltage according to the value (s) in the table below.
Standard:
ECM (TAM - E2) VOLTAGE
HINT:
As the temperature increases, the voltage decreases.
Result:
NGA
OK (Checking from the PROBLEM SYMPTOM TABLE)B
OK (Checking from the DTC)C
Tester connectionConditionSpecified condition
E3-18 (TAM) - E5-28 (E2)Ignition switch ON at 25°C (77°F)2.0 +/- 0.2V
E3-18 (TAM) - E5-28 (E2)Ignition switch ON at 40°C (104°F)1.4 +/- 0.2 V

1.READ VALUE ON HAND-HELD TESTER
a. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
b. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and push the hand-held tester main switch on.
c. Select the item below in the DATA LIST, and read the display on the hand-held tester.
DATA LIST / AIR CONDITIONER:
DATA LIST / AIR CONDITIONER
OK:
The display is as specified in the normal condition.
Result:
AIR CONDITIONER TEST RESULT
B: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
C: REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER (SEE REPLACEMENT )
A: Go to next step
2.INSPECT AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER (TE - SG)
a. Remove the A/C amplifier with connectors still connected.
b. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
c. Measure the voltage according to the value (s) in the table below.
Standard:
AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER (TE - SG) VOLTAGE
HINT:
ItemMeasure Item/Display (Range)Normal ConditionDiagnostic
Note
EVAP
TEMPEvaporator temperature sensor / min.: -29.7°C (-
21.46°F) max.: 59.55°C (139.19°F)Actual evaporator
temperature is displayed-
NGA
OK (Checking from the PROBLEM SYMPTOM TABLE)B
OK (Checking from the DTC)C
Tester connectionConditionSpecified condition
A36-20 (TE) - A36-15 (SG-7)Ignition switch ON at 0°C (32°F)2.0 to 2.4 V
A36-20 (TE) - A36-15 (SG-7)Ignition switch ON at 15°C (59°F)1.4 to 1.8 V

WIRING DIAGRAM
Fig. 55: Air Duct Sensor Circuit (Driver Side)

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1.READ VALUE ON HAND-HELD TESTER
a. Connect the hand-held tester to the DLC3.
b. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and push the hand-held tester main switch on.
c. Select the item below in the DATA LIST, and read the display on the hand-held tester.
DATA LIST / AIR CONDITIONER:
DATA LIST / AIR CONDITIONER
OK:
The display is as specified in the normal condition.
Result:
AIR CONDITIONER TEST RESULT
ItemMeasure Item/Display (Range)Normal ConditionDiagnostic
Note
DUCT
TEMP-DDuct sensor (Driver side) / min.: -12.7°C
(9.14°F) max.: 76.55°C (169.79°F)Actual duct temperature is
displayed (Driver side)-