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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLEXUS2009ES 350 V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGSTARTING SYSTEMTESTING AND INSPECTIONINITIAL INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC OVERVIEWHOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
2009 Lexus ES 350 V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)
How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
2009 Lexus ES 350 V6-3.5L (2GR-FE)SECTION How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
2GR-FE STARTING: SMART ACCESS SYSTEM WITH PUSH-BUTTON START:
HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
HINT:
- Use the following procedures to troubleshoot the push-button start function.
- Techstream should be used in steps 4, 5 and 8.
1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK
HINT:
- In troubleshooting, confirm that the problem symptoms have been accurately identified. Preconceptions should be discarded in order to make an accurate judgment. To clearly understand what the problem symptoms are, it is extremely important to ask the customer about the problem and the conditions at the time the malfunction occurred.
- Gather as much information as possible for reference. Past problems that seem unrelated may also help in some cases.
- The following 5 items are important points in the problem analysis:
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
3. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE
Standard voltage:
11 to 14 V
If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
4. INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
(a) Use Techstream to check if the CAN Communication System is functioning normally How to Proceed With Troubleshooting.
Result:
B -- GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
A -- Continue to next step.
5. CHECK FOR DTC
(a) Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
(b) Delete DTCs.
(c) Recheck for DTCs.
Result:
B -- GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
A -- Continue to next step.
6. INSPECT BASIC OPERATION
(a) Turn the engine switch on (START) and check that the engine starts normally. Make sure that the brake pedal is depressed and the shift position is P at this time.
(b) Check that the engine switch mode can be changed by pushing the engine switch.
HINT: Without depressing the brake pedal, push the engine switch repeatedly. Engine switch mode should turn from off to on (ACC) to on (IG) and back to off.
With the brake pedal depressed, push the engine switch repeatedly. Engine switch mode should turn to ENGINE START from any status.
OK:
Engine can start normally.
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
7. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Result:
B -- Go to step 9
A -- Continue to next step.
8. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
(a) Terminals of ECU Pinout Values and Diagnostic Parameters
(b) DATA LIST/ACTIVE TEST Scan Tool Testing and Procedures
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
9. REPAIR OR REPLACE
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
10. CONFIRMATION TEST
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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.