headlight bulb LEXUS GS400 2000 Service Repair Manual

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± BODY ELECTRICALBODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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2302 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PRECAUTION
HINT:
Take care to observe the following precautions when performing inspections or removal and replacement
of body electrical related parts.
1. HEADLIGHT SYSTEM

Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and require special handling. They can burst if scratched
or dropped. Hold a bulb only by its plastic or metal case. Don't touch the glass part of a bulb with bare
hands.

When high voltage socket of discharge headlight is touched with the light control switch HEAD, high
voltage of 20,000 V is momentarily generated. This might lead to a serious accident.

Never connect the tester to the high voltage socket of discharge headlight for measurement, as this
leads to a serious accident because of high voltage.

When performing operation related to the discharge headlight, make sure to do it in the place with no
water of rain to prevent electric shock, with light control switch OFF, battery terminal removed, connec-
tor of light control ECU disconnected.

When performing operation related to the discharge headlight, make sure to do it after assembling has
been completely over and never light up without a bulb installed.

Do not light up the discharge headlight using another power source except vehicle's.

When there is a defect on the discharge headlight or any shock has been applied to it, replace the light
with a new one.
Even if the light operates normally, there is a possibility that the fail±safe function works.
2. SRS (SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM)
The LEXUS GS300/ 400 is equipped with an SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) such as the driver airbag
and front passenger airbag. Failure to carry out service operation in the correct sequence could cause the
SRS to unexpectedly deploy during servicing, possibly leading to a serious accident. Before servicing (in-
cluding removal or installation of parts, inspection or replacement), be sure to read the precautionary notices
in the RS section.
3. COMBINATION METER SYSTEM
The cold cathode tube connectors (Connector ºKºand ºLº) in the combination meter are charged with high
voltage AC current when power is supplied, so do not touch them when they are charged.

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± BODY ELECTRICALTROUBLESHOOTING
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2304 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
IGNITION SWITCH AND KEY UNLOCK WARNING SWITCH
This system uses the multiplex communication system, so check diagnosis system of the multiplex commu-
nication system before you proceed with troubleshooting.
Ignition Switch:
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Ignition switch is not set to each position.4. Ignition switch
5. Power source circuitBE±31
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Key Unlock Warning Switch:
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Key unlock warning system does not operate.
(The buzzer does not sound when the driver's door is opened with
the ignition OFF and key inserted)1. Key Unlock Warning Switch
2. Door Courtesy Switch
3. Wire HarnessBE±31
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Key unlock warning system does not operate.
(The buzzer sounds when the ignition key is ACC or ON)1. Ignition Switch
2. Wire HarnessBE±31
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HEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SYSTEM:
This system uses the multiplex communication system, so check diagnosis system of the multiplex commu-
nication system before you proceed with troubleshooting.
HINT:
To inspect the bulb and light control ECU, replace them with the ones working normally and judge whether
they work normally or not.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
ºAutomatic light control systemº does not operate.
1. Automatic Light Control Sensor
2. Light Control Switch
3. Door Courtesy Switch
4. Wire Harness
5. Body No.2 ECUBE±37
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Auto turn±off system does not operate when the driver's door is
opened.1. Drivers Door Courtesy SwitchBE±60
Auto turn±off system:
Headlight and taillight do not come on.1. Body ECU No.2
2. Wire HarnessDI±820
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Auto turn±off system:
Headlight and taillight stay on.1. Body ECU No.2
2. Wire HarnessDI±820
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USA:
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Only one headlight comes on.
1. Bulb
2. *Light Control ECU
3. Wire Harness±
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ºLO±Beamº does not light (All).
1. Headlight Control Relay
2. *Light Control ECU
3. Wire HarnessBE±37
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ºLO±Beamº does not light (One side).
1. Bulb
2. H±LP L±LWR Fuse
3. H±LP R±LWR Fuse
4. *Light Control ECU
5. Wire Harness±
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ºHI±Beamº does not light (All).1. Headlight Dimmer Switch
2. Wire HarnessBE±37
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2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U) ºHI±Beamº does not light (One side).
1. Bulb
2. H±LP L±UPR Fuse
3. H±LP R±UPR Fuse
4. Wire Harness±
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ºFlashº does not light.
1. H±LP L±UPR Fuse
2. H±LP R±UPR Fuse
3. Headlight Dimmer Switch
4. *Light Control ECU
5. Wire HarnessBE±21
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ºFlashº does not light.
1. Bulb
2. *Light Control ECU
3. Wire Harness±
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Headlight does not come on.
1. Headlight Control Relay
2. Light Control Switch
3. *Light Control ECU
4. Wire HarnessBE±37
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Headlight does not come on.
1. Bulb
2. *Light Control ECU
3. Wire Harness±
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Headlight flickers.
1. Bulb
2. *Light Control ECU
3. Wire Harness±
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Headlight is dark.
1. Bulb
2. *Light control ECU
3. Wire Harness±
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Only one taillight comes on.1. Bulb
2. Wire Harness±
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Taillight does not come on.
(Headlight is normal)
1. TAIL Fuse
2. GAUGE Fuse
3. Taillight Control Relay
4. Light Failure Relay
5. Light Control Switch
6. Wire HarnessBE±21
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Taillight does not come on.
(Headlight does not light)1. Light Control Switch
2. Wire HarnessBE±37
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Rear combination light does not come on.
1. Light Failure Relay
2. Wire Harness
3. BulbBE±92
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*: HID Type
CANADA:
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Only one headlight comes on.
1. Daytime Running Light No.2, 3, 4 Relay
2. Daytime Running Light Main Relay
3. Bulb
4. *Light Control ECU
5. Wire HarnessBE±37
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ºLO±Beamº does not light (All).
1. Headlight Control Relay
2. *Light Control ECU
3. Wire HarnessBE±37
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ºLO±Beamº does not light (One side).
1. Bulb
2. H±LP L±LWR Fuse
3. H±LP R±LWR Fuse
4. *Light Control ECU
5. Wire Harness±
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2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U) ºHI±Beamº does not light (All).
1. Headlight Dimmer Switch
2. Daytime Running Light Main Relay
3. Wire HarnessBE±37
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ºHI±Beamº does not light (One side).
1. Bulb
2. H±LP L±UPR Fuse
3. H±LP R±UPR Fuse
4. Daytime Running Light No.3 Relay
5. Wire Harness±
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ºFlashº does not light.
1. Headlight Dimmer Switch
2. Daytime Running Light Main Relay
3. Wire HarnessBE±37
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Headlight does not come on.
1. Headlight Control Relay
2. Daytime Running Light Main Relay
3. Daytime Running Light No.2, 3, 4 Relay
4. Headlight Dimmer Switch
5. Light Control Switch
6. Wire Harness
7. *Light Control ECU
8. BulbBE±37
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Headlight does not come on with light control switch in HEAD.
1. Light Control Switch
2. *Light Control ECU
3. Wire HarnessBE±37
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Headlight does not go out with light control switch in OFF.
1. Headlight Control Relay
2. *Light Control ECU
3. Wire HarnessBE±37
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Headlight flickers.
1. Bulb
2. *Light Control ECU
3. Wire Harness±
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Headlight is dark.
1. Bulb
2. *Light control ECU
3. Wire Harness±
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Taillight does not come on with light control switch in TAIL.
1. Taillight Control Relay (Instrument Panel J/B)
2. Light Control Switch
3. Wire HarnessBE±37
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Taillight does not go out with light control switch in OFF.
1. Taillight Control Relay
2. Light Control Switch
3. Wire HarnessBE±37
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Headlight does not come on with engine running and light control
switch in OFF.
1. ECU±B Fuse
2. GAUGE Fuse
3. Daytime Running Light Main Relay
4. Daytime Running Light No.2, 3, 4 Relay
5. Generator L Terminal
6. Parking Brake Switch
7. Wire HarnessBE±21
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*: HID Type

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± BODY ELECTRICALTROUBLESHOOTING
2307 Author: Date:
2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
HEADLIGHT BEAM LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Beam axis is not controlled. (It is not initialized.)
Headlight Beam Level Control System does not operate.
1. ECU±IG Fuse
2. Headight Beam Level Control Actuator
3. Headlight Beam Level Control ECU
4. Wire Harness SideBE±21
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Beam axis is not controlled. (It is initialized.)
Headlight Beam Level Control System does not operate.1. Height Control Sensor
2. Headlight Beam Level Control ECU
3. Wire Harness SideBE±50
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Controlled angle of head light is unusual.
(The angle is controlled.)
1. Height Control Sensor
2. Headlight Beam Level Control ECU
3. Headlights
4. Wire Harness Side±
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Beam axis position is not stable during driving.
1. ABS System
2. Headlights
3. Wire HarnessDI±387
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FOG LIGHT SYSTEM
This system uses the multiplex communication system, so check diagnosis system of the multiplex commu-
nication system before you proceed with troubleshooting.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Fog light does not light up with light control SW HEAD
(Headlight is normal.)
1. FOG Fuse
2. Fog Light Relay
3. Fog Light Switch
4. Wire Harness
5. Body No.2 ECUBE±21
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Fog light does not light up with light control SW HEAD
(Headlight does not light).1.*1 Other Parts
2. Wire Harness±
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Only one light does not light up.1. Bulb
2. Wire Harness±
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*1: Inspect Headlight System
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM
This system uses the multiplex communication system, so check diagnosis system of the multiplex commu-
nication system before you proceed with troubleshooting.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
ºHazardº and ºTurnº do not light up.
1. GAUGE Fuse
2. TURN HAZ Fuse
3. Ignitioin Switch
4. Turn Signal Flasher Relay
5. Wire HarnessBE±21
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Hazard warning light does not light up.
(Turn is normal)1. Hazard Warning Switch
2. Wire HarnessBE±56
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Turn signal does not light up.
(Hazard is normal)1. Turn Signal Switch
2. Wire HarnessBE±56
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Turn signal does not light up in one direction.1. Turn Signal Switch
2. Wire HarnessBE±56
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Only one bulb does not light up.1. Bulb
2. Wire Harness±
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± BODY ELECTRICALTROUBLESHOOTING
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2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
BACK±UP LIGHT SYSTEM
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Back±Up Light does not light up.
1. GAUGE Fuse
2. Ignition Switch
3. Wire Harness
4. BulbBE±21
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Back±Up Light remains always on.1. Park/ Neutral Position Switch
2. Wire HarnessDI±372
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Only one light does not light up.1. Bulb
2. Wire Harness±
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STOP LIGHT SYSTEM
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Stop light does not light up.
1. STOP Fuse
2. Stop Light Switch
3. Light Failure Relay
4. Wire HarnessBE±21
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Stop light always lights up.1. Stop Light Switc
2. Wire HarnessBE±70
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Only one light always lights up.Wire Harness±
Only one light does not light up.1. Bulb
2. Wire Harness±
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HEADLIGHT CLEANER SYSTEM
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
ºHeadlight Cleaner Systemº does not operate
(All)
1. H±LP CLN Fuse
2. WASHER Fuse
3. Ignition Switch
4. Headlight Cleaner Switch
5. Headlight Cleaner Relay
6. Headlight Cleaner Motor
7. Headlight Cleaner Nozzle and Hose
8. Wire HarnessBE±21
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Washer fluid does not spray.Headlight Cleaner Nozzle and Hose±
WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Wipers and washer do not operate.
1. WIP Fuse
2. Wiper Switch
3. Wiper Motor
4. Wire HarnessBE±21
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Wipers do not operate in LO, HI or MIST.
1. Wiper Switch
2. Wiper Motor
3. Wire HarnessBE±77
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Wipers do not operate in INT.
1. Wiper Switch
2. Wiper Motor
3. Wire HarnessBE±77
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Washer motor does not operate.
1. WASHER Fuse
2. Washer Switch
3. Washer Motor
4. Wire HarnessBE±21
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Wipers do not operate when washer switch ON.
1. WASHER Fuse
2. Washer Switch
3. Wiper Motor
4. Wire HarnessBE±21
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± BODY ELECTRICALTROUBLESHOOTING
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2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U) Washer fluid does not operate.
Washer Hose and Nozzle±

When wiper switch is in HI position, the wiper blade is in contact
with the body.

When the wiper switch is OFF, the wiper blade does not retract
or the retract position is wrong.
1. Wiper Motor *1
2. Wire harness *1BE±77
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*1: Inspect wiper arm and blade set positions.
COMBINATION METER
This system uses the multiplex communication system, so check diagnosis system of the multiplex
communication system before you proceed with troubleshooting.
Refer to DI section for warning light or indicator light not described in the table below.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Driver seat belt warning light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Driver Buckle Switch CIrcuit
3. Meter Circuit Plate
4. Wire Harness
5. Body No.2 ECU±
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DI±820
Passenger seat belt warning light does not light up.
1. Clock System
2. Passenger Buckle Switch CIrcuit
3. Occupant Detection Sensor
4. Meter Circuit Plate
5. Wire Harness
6. Body No.1 ECUBE±227
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SRS warning light does not light up.
1. MPX±B Fuse
2. SRS±B Fuse
3. Bulb
4. Meter Circuit Plate
5. Wire Harness
6. Airbag Sensor AssemblyBE±21
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Hi±beam indicator light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Meter Circuit Plate
3. Wire Harness
4. Headlight System±
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Turn indicator light does not light up.
1. Bulb
2. Meter Circuit Plate
3. Wire Harness
4. Turn Signal and Hazard Warning System±
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ABS warning light does not light up.
1. GAUGE Fuse
2. Bulb
3. Meter Circuit Plate
4. Wire Harness
5. ABS, TRAC and VSC ECUBE±21
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DI±387
TRAC warning light does not light up.
1. GAUGE Fuse
2. Bulb
3. Meter Circuit Plate
4. Wire Harness
5. ABS, TRAC and VSC ECUBE±21
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Flash OFFTAIL HEAD AUTO
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± BODY ELECTRICALHEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SYSTEM
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2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
INSPECTION
1. FAIL±SAFE FUNCTION
(Light Control ECU)
When input error is inspected.
When input voltage is not within the range of operation voltage (9 to 16 V),
lighting of the headlight stops. As soon as the voltage comes within the range,
it lights up again.
However if the input voltage becomes low after lighting up,
sufficient voltage is maintained until light of bulb completely goes off.
When output error is inspected (Open or short).
When light flushing is inspected.
When an error occurs in the output voltage (open or short) or flushing symptom
occurs on the bulb, lighting of the headlight stops, the condition is maintained
until power is turned ON again (headlight dimmer switch OFF " ON).
In this case, it can not be judged whether lighting malfunction is caused by an
output error or other reasons (fuse blown out, etc.).
Check that there is no error in fuse and wiring (including power source) and
replace the bulb in the first place, when the error still appears, replace the light
control ECU.
2. INSPECT LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH CONTINUITY
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
OFF±No continuity
TAIL15 ± 16Continuity
HEAD14 ± 15 ± 16Continuity
AUTO13 ± 16Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
3. INSPECT HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH CONTINU-
ITY
Switch positionTester connectionSpecified condition
Low beam17 ± 18Continuity
High beam8 ± 17Continuity
Flash8 ± 9 ± 17Continuity
If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.