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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLEXUS2012CT 200H L4-1.8L (2ZR-FXE) HYBRIDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMELOCKSKEYLESS ENTRYKEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTERTESTING AND INSPECTION
2012 Lexus CT 200h L4-1.8L (2ZR-FXE) Hybrid
Keyless Entry Transmitter: Testing and Inspection
2012 Lexus CT 200h L4-1.8L (2ZR-FXE) HybridSECTION Testing and Inspection
DOOR LOCK: DOOR CONTROL TRANSMITTER: INSPECTION
1. INSPECT ELECTRICAL KEY TRANSMITTER (for Standard)
(a) Inspect the operation of the transmitter (for Type A).
(1) Remove the battery (lithium battery) from the transmitter Transmitter Battery.
(2) Install a new or known good battery (lithium battery) Transmitter Battery.
HINT
If a new or known good 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.
* 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 operation area may be shortened or the transmitter may not function.
(b) Inspect the battery capacity (for Type A).
(1) Remove the battery Transmitter 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.
NOTICE:
Do not wrap the lead wire around a terminal, wedge it between the 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 sensor of a door handle, bring the electrical key transmitter within the entry operating range to perform the measurement. For the entry operating range, refer to System Description System Description.
Standard Voltage:
If the result is not as specified, replace the transmitter battery.
(c) Inspect operation of the transmitter (for Type B).
(1) Remove the battery (lithium battery) from the transmitter Transmitter Battery.
(2) Install a new or normal battery (lithium battery) Transmitter 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.
* 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 operation area may be shortened or the transmitter may not function.
(d) Inspect the battery capacity (for Type B).
(1) Remove the battery Transmitter 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.
NOTICE:
Do not wrap the lead wire around a terminal, wedge it between the 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 entry operating range to perform the measurement. For the entry operating range, refer to System Description System Description.
Standard voltage:
If the result is not as specified, replace the transmitter battery.
2. INSPECT ELECTRICAL KEY TRANSMITTER (for Card Type)
(a) Inspect the operation of the transmitter.
(1) Remove the battery (lithium battery) from the transmitter Transmitter Battery.
(2) Install a new or normal battery (lithium battery) Transmitter 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) Hold the electrical key (card type) facing towards the vehicle approximately 1 m (3.28 ft.) away from the driver side front door outside handle assembly and check that the doors lock when the lock sensor on the driver side front door outside handle assembly is touched.
OK:
All doors can be locked.
NOTICE:
* Make sure the power switch is off.
* Make sure to close all doors.
* Do not wedge the tip of the tester lead between the terminals, as a terminal may be deformed or damaged.
(b) Inspect the battery capacity.
(1) Remove the battery Transmitter Battery from the card key that does not operate. Attach a lead wire to the negative (-) and positive (+) side of the battery with tape or equivalent.
NOTICE:
Do not wrap the lead wire around a terminal, wedge it between the terminals, or solder it. A terminal may be deformed or damaged, and the battery will not be able to be installed correctly.
(2) Using an oscilloscope, check the transmitter battery voltage waveform.
HINT
When measuring the battery voltage, while operating the lock sensor of a door handle, bring the card key within entry operating range to perform the measurement. For the entry operating range, refer to System Description System Description.
Standard Voltage:
If the result is not as specified, replace the transmitter battery.
NOTICE:
Before measuring the battery voltage, make sure that the positive (+) side of the battery is set towards the LEXUS mark side.
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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.