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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLEXUS2009ES 350 V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTANTITHEFT AND ALARM SYSTEMSKEYLESS ENTRYKEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTERTESTING AND INSPECTION
2009 Lexus ES 350 V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)
Keyless Entry Transmitter: Testing and Inspection
2009 Lexus ES 350 V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)SECTION Testing and Inspection
DOOR LOCK: DOOR CONTROL TRANSMITTER: INSPECTION
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT DOOR CONTROL TRANSMITTER
(a) Inspect operation of the transmitter.
(1) Remove the battery (lithium battery) from the transmitter Removal.
(2) Install a new or normal battery (lithium battery).
HINT: If a new or normal battery is not available, first connect 2 new 1.5 V batteries in series. Then connect leads to the batteries and apply 3 V to the transmitter, as shown in the illustration.
(3) From outside the vehicle, approximately 1 m (3.28 ft.) away from the driver side outside door handle, test the transmitter by pointing its key plate at the vehicle and pressing a transmitter switch.
OK:
The door lock can be operated via the transmitter.
The LED comes on more than once.
HINT:
- The operational area differs depending on the user, the way the transmitter is held, and the location.
- The transmitter's faint electric waves may be affected if the area has strong electric waves or noise. The transmitter's operational area may be shortened or the transmitter may not function.
(b) Inspect the battery capacity.
(1) Remove the battery from the electrical key transmitter that does not operate. Attach a lead wire (0.6 mm (0.0236 in.) in diameter or less including wire sheath) with tape or equivalent to the negative terminal Removal.
NOTE:
Do not wrap the lead wire around a terminal, wedge it between terminals, or solder it. A terminal may be deformed or damaged, and the battery will not be able to be installed correctly.
(2) Carefully pull the lead wire out from the position shown in the illustration and install the previously removed transmitter battery.
(3) Using an oscilloscope, check the transmitter battery voltage waveform.
HINT: When measuring the battery voltage, while operating the lock switch of a door handle, bring the electrical key transmitter within the smart access system operating range to perform the measurement. For the smart access system operating range, refer to SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Smart Access System With Push-Button Start.
Standard voltage:
If the result is not as specified, replace the transmitter battery.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.