LEXUS GS400 2000 Service Repair Manual

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Meter Circuit Plate ± 2
Combination Meter ECU
SLIP Indicator
TRAC OFF Indicator
Window Washer Level Warning
ABS Warning
VSC Warning
Brake Fluid Level Warning
ECT SNOW Indicator
Low Oil Pressure Warning
ECT PWR Indicator
Discharge Warning
CRUISE MAIN Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Rear Light Indicator
Headlight Leveling Indicator
SRS Warning
Open Door Warning
Fog Light IndicatorA/T 2 Indicaor
Engine Oil Level Indicator
Malfunction Indicator
Fuel Level Indicator
Headlight Indicator (USA)
Taillight Indicator (CANADA) ODO/
TRIP
Display
PanelIG+
SLIP
TRC OFF
WASHER
ABS
VSC
BRAKE
ECT SNOW
OIL P
ECT PWR
CHARGE
CRUISE
SEAT BELT
Rr LIGHT
HEAD LVL
AIRBAG
SRS +B
DOOR
FR FOG
COM1
SEG30
TEST1
TEST2
TEST3
GroundCHECK
ENG
IG+
FUEL
IG+
BEAM±
BEAM+ SRS +BTAIL A/T R
A/T L
A/T N
A/T D
OIL LVLDIM+
A/T 2
A/T 3
A/T 4F12
A/T PF11
F10
F9
F8
F5
F4
F2
F1
C7
C5
C3
D12
D8 E11
E10
E9
E8
E7
E6
J1
J33
D6
D4Hi±Beam Indicator
D2 E20
E19
E18
E17
E16
E15
E14
E13
E12
E3
E1 E5
E4A/T 3 Indicaor
A/T 4 Indicaor
A/T P Indicaor
A/T R Indicaor
A/T L Indicaor
A/T N Indicaor
A/T D Indicaor
T1
T2
T3
T4
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D10 BE±88
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BE0HJ±08
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Meter Glass Decoration Plate Fuel Receiver Gauge
and Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge SpeedometerTachometer
Cold Cathode Tube with PlateMeter Body ECU Plate Meter Cover
Buzzer
Telltale Light Assembly Connector
Clips
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COMPONENTS

BE0HK±04
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BE±90
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DISASSEMBLY
1. DISCONNECT TELLTALE LIGHT ASSEMBLY CON-
NECTOR
2. REMOVE METER COVER
(a) Disengage a claw.
(b) Remove the 4 screws and the meter cover.
3. REMOVE ECU PLATE
(a) Disconnect the 4 flat circuit plates.
(b) Remove the 16 clips and the ECU plate.
4. REMOVE BUZZER

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5. REMOVE METER GLASS
Remove the 3 screws and the meter glass.
6. REMOVE DECORATION PLATE
7. REMOVE SPEEDOMETER
Remove the 2 screws.
8. REMOVE TACHOMETER, FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE
AND ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE RECEIVER
GAUGE
Remove the 4 screws.
9. REMOVE COLD CATHODE TUBE WITH PLATE

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Connector ºBº Connector ºAº
BE0HL±03
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INSPECTION
1. INSPECT COMBINATION METER CIRCUIT
Connector disconnected:
Disconnect connector ºAº and ºBº from the combination meter
and inspect the connectors on the wire harness side as shown
in the table.
Tester connectionConditionSpecified condition
A1 ± GroundIgnition switch ONBattery positive voltage
A3 ± A4ConstantContinuity
A7 ± GroundLight control switch HEAD and headlight dimmer
switch HIContinuity
A8 ± Ground
B22 ± GroundConstantContinuity
A10 ± GroundWindow washer level warning switch Float downContinuity
B1 ± GroundIgnition switch ONBattery positive voltage
B4 ± B6ConstantApprox. 10 kW
B13 ± GroundConstantBattery positive voltage
B14 ± GroundConstantBattery positive voltage
B15 ± GroundLight control switch in HEADBattery positive voltage
If circuit is not as specified, wiring diagram and inspect the cir-
cuits connected to other parts.

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Connector ºCº Connector ºDº
Connector ºFº Connector ºEº
Connector ºGº
1 131 13
1 201 12
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2. INSPECT COMBINATION METER CIRCUIT PLATE
Warning light circuit plate:
(a) Remove meter cover.
(b) Disconnect connectors ºCº, ºDº, ºEº, ºFº and ºGº from the
meter circuit plate and inspect the connectors on the wire
harness side as shown in the table.
Tester connectionCheck indicator lightSpecified condition
D10 (+) ± D12 (±)Fuel level warning lightContinuity
D6 (+) ± D8 (±)Headlight indiactor light (USA)
Taillight indiactor light (CANADA)Continuity
D2 (+) ± D4 (±)Hi±beam indicator lightContinuity
C3 (+) ± C7 (±)Engine oil level warning lightContinuity
C3 (+) ± C5 (±)Malfunction indicator lightContinuity
E19 (±) ± E20 (+)Slip warning lightContinuity
E18 (±) ± E20 (+)TRAC OFF indicator lightContinuity
E17 (±) ± E20 (+)Window washer level warning lightContinuity
E16 (±) ± E20 (+)ABS warning lightContinuity
E15 (±) ± E20 (+)VSC OFF indicator lightContinuity
E14 (±) ± E20 (+)Brake warning lightContinuity
E13 (±) ± E20 (+)ECT SNOW indicator lightContinuity
E12 (±) ± E20 (+)Low oil pressure warning lightContinuity
E11 (±) ± E20 (+)ECT PWR indicator lightContinuity
E10 (±) ± E20 (+)Discharge warning lightContinuity
E9 (±) ± E20 (+)CRUISE MAIN indicator lightContinuity
E8 (±) ± E20 (+)Seat belt warning lightContinuity
E7 (±) ± E20 (+)Rear Lights warning lightContinuity
E6 (±) ± E20 (+)Headlight leveling indiactorContinuity
E4 (+) ± E5 (±)SRS warning lightContinuity
E3 (±) ± E4 (+)Open door warning lightContinuity
F4 (±) ± F12 (+)A/T shift indicator light (L)Continuity
F11 (±) ± F12 (+)A/T shift indicator light (2)Continuity
F10 (±) ± F12 (+)A/T shift indicator light (3)Continuity
F8 (±) ± F12 (+)A/T shift indicator light (P)Continuity

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Connector
ºOº, ºPº, ºQº, ºRº BE±94
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2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)F5 (±) ± F12 (+)
A/T shift indicator light (R)Continuity
F2 (±) ± F12 (+)A/T shift indicator light (N)Continuity
F1 (±) ± F12 (+)A/T shift indicator light (D)Continuity
G1 (+) ± G5 (±)Left turn signal indicator lightContinuity
G6 (+) ± G5 (±)Right turn signal indicator lightContinuity
If circuit is not as specified, replace the bulb or circuit plate.
3. INSPECT COMBINATION METER CIRCUIT PLATE
From combination meter ECU to gauges:
TerminalResistance (W)
O1 ± O3
(Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge)Approx. 164.2
O2 ± O4
(Engine coolant temperature receiver gauge)Approx. 151.8
P1 ± P4 (Tachometer)Approx. 164.2
P2 ± P3 (Tachometer)Approx. 151.8
Q1 ± Q4 (Speedometer)Approx. 164.2
Q2 ± Q3 (Speedometer)Approx. 151.8
R1 ± R4 (Fuel receiver gauge)Approx. 164.2
R2 ± R3 (Fuel receiver gauge)Approx. 151.8
If circuit is not as specified, inspect the gauge or meter.
Then recheck system.
If circuit is not as specified, replace the circuit plate.

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Connector ºGº
Connector ºUº
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4. INSPECT COMBINATION METER CIRCUIT PLATE
From combination meter ECU to telltale light assem-
bly:
Disconnect connector ºGº and ºUº from the meter circuit plate
and inspect the connectors on the wire harness side as follows.
Tester connectionSpecified condition
G1 ± U9Continuity
G3 ± U1Continuity
G5 ± U10Continuity
G6 ± U4Continuity
G7 ± U3Continuity
G8 ± U8Continuity
If circuit is not as specified, replace the circuit plate.
5. INSPECT TELLTALE LIGHT ASSEMBLY CONTINUITY
Switch positionTester connectionCondition
ODO/ TRIP switch Free3 ± 10No continuity
ODO/ TRIP switch
Pushed in3 ± 10Continuity
RESET switch Free8 ± 10No continuity
RESET switch Pushed in8 ± 10Continuity
Turn signal switch RIGHT4 ± 10Continuity
Turn signal switch LEFT9 ± 10Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the telltale light assem-
bly.

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A
D
CB BE±96
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6. INSPECT SPEEDOMETER ON±VEHICLE
Using a speedometer tester, inspect the speedometer for allow-
able indication error and check the operation of the odometer.
HINT:
Tire wear and tire over or under inflation will increase the indica-
tion error.
USA (mph)CANADA (km/h)
Standard indication Allowable range Standard indication Allowable range
20 18 ± 24 20 17 ± 24
40 38 ± 44 40 38 ± 46
60 56 ± 66 60 57.5 ± 67
80 78 ± 88 80 77 ± 88
100 98 ± 110 100 96 ± 109
120 118 ± 132 120 115 ± 130
140 134 ± 151.5
160 153 ± 173
If error is excessive, replace the speedometer.
7. INSPECT SPEEDOMETER RESISTANCE
Measure the resistance between terminals with fixing pointer to
the stopper.
Tester connectionResistance (W)
A ± B140 ± 185
C ± D130 ± 175
If resistance value is not as the specified, replace the meter.
8. INSPECT TACHOMETER/
ON±VEHICLE
(a) Connect a tune±up test tachometer, and start the engine.
NOTICE:

Reversing the connection of the tachometer will dam-
age the transistors and diodes inside.

When removing or installing the tachometer, be care-
ful not to drop or subject it to heavy shocks.
(b) Compare the tester and tachometer indications.
DC 13.5 V 25 °C at (77°F)
Standard indicationAllowable range
700630 ± 770
1,000900 ± 1,100
2,0001,850 ± 2,150
3,0002,800 ± 3,200
4,0003,800 ± 4,200
5,0004,800 ± 5,200
6,0005,750 ± 6,250
7,0006,700 ± 7,300

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AD
C
B
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Fuel Receiver Gauge
Battery Ignition
Switch
Main
Sender
Gauge Wire Harness
Side
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Battery Ignition
SwitchFuel Receiver Gauge
Wire Harness
SideSub
Sender
Gauge12
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AD
C
B
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F
1/2
E32
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9. INSPECT TACHOMETER RESISTANCE
Measure the resistance between terminals with fixing pointer to
the stopper.
Tester connectionResistance (W)
A ± B140 ± 185
C ± D130 ± 175
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the meter.
10. INSPECT FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE OPERATION
(See page DI±752)
(a) Disconnect the connector from the main sender gauge.
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON, check that the receiver gauge
needle indicates EMPTY.
(c) Connect the main sender gauge.
(d) Disconnect the connector from the sub sender gauge.
(e) Turn the ignition switch ON, check that the receiver gauge
needle indicates EMPTY.
HINT:
Because of the silicon oil in the gauge, it will take a short time
for needle to stabilize.
If operation is not as specified, inspect the receiver gauge resis-
tance.
11. INSPECT FUEL RECEIVER GAUGE RESISTANCE
Measure the resistance between terminals with fixing pointer to
the stopper.
Tester connectionResistance (W)
A ± B140 ± 185
C ± D130 ± 175
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the receiver
gauge.
12. INSPECT FUEL MAIN SENDER GAUGE RESISTANCE
Measure the resistance between terminals 1 and 2 for each
float position.
Float position mm (in.)Resistance (W)
F: Approx. 34.6 (1.36) ± 3 (0.12)Approx. 2.0 ± 1.0
1/2: Approx. 52.4 (2.06) ± 3 (0.12)Approx. 26.1 ± 3.0
E: Approx. 134.9 (5.31) ± 3 (0.12)Approx. 48.7 ± 1.0
If resistance value is not as specified, replace the main sender
gauge.