headlights LEXUS GS400 2000 Service Repair Manual

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± BODY ELECTRICALTHEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
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2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)
PRE±CHECK
1. THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
When the system is set to the theft deterrent mode and any of
the following conditions are met, the system sounds the horns
and flashes the headlights and the taillights for approx. 1 min-
ute.
At the same time the system locks all doors (If all door are not
locked at once, the system repeats door locking operation ev-
ery 0.55 seconds during the one minute alarm time).
There are 2 modes in this system, which are active mode and
passive mode.
All initial setting are performed in active mode. It can be
switched to passive mode by specified operation. (See step 4.
CHANGING METHOD OF PASSIVE MODE)
Condition:
Any of the doors (Including the engine hood and luggage
compartment door) is unlocked or opened without the
key. *1
The battery terminal is disconnected and reconnected.
The system receives panic signal from remote keyless
entry. *2
*1: Only active arming mode.
*2: When the ignition key is not inserted in the key cylin-
der.
There are 4 conditions in this system which are disarming
condition, disarming preparation condition, arming condition
and alarming condition.
(a) Disarming condition:
(1) When a user is near the vehicle.
(2) When the alarming function does not operate.
(3) When theft deterrent function is not performed.
(b) Disarming preparation condition:
(1) Time from a user locks a door to be leaves the ve-
hicle.
(2) Time until transferring to disarming condition.
(3) Theft deterrent function is not performed.
(c) Arming condition:
(1) When a user leaves the vehicle completely.
(2) When theft deterrent function is possible.

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± BODY ELECTRICALTROUBLESHOOTING
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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
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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
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Driver Side Junction Block

GAUGE Fuse

TAIL Fuse

Taillight Control Relay

Body ECU No.2
Combination Switch

Light Control Switch

Headlight Dimmer SwitchIgnition Switch
Daytime Running
Light Main Relay
(w/ D.R.L. System) HeadlightsEngine Room No.1 Junction Block

H±LP L LWR Fuse

H±LP R LWR Fuse

H±LP L UPR Fuse (w/o D.R.L System)

H±LP R UPR Fuse (w/o D.R.L System)

Headight Control Relay D.R.L.: Daytime Running Light
Automatic Light Control Sensor
Headlights
Taillights
Engine Room No.2 Junction Block

Headight Dimmer (D.R.L. No.2) Relay

H±LP R UPR Fuse (w/ D.R.L System)

H±LP L UPR Fuse (w/ D.R.L System)
Light Control ECU Light Control ECU
Daytime Running Light No.3 and No.4 Relay
(w/ D.R.L. System)
Daytime Running Light Resister
± BODY ELECTRICALHEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SYSTEM
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HEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SYSTEM
LOCATION
The vehicle shown in this illustration is ºGS400º.
All components of ºGS300º other than the ones used for engine are same as ºGS400º.

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± BODY ELECTRICALHEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SYSTEM
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2000 LEXUS GS300/GS400 (RM718U)8 ± Ground
Headlight dimmer switch HIGH beam or FLASHContinuity
1 ± GroundIgnition switch LOCK or ACCNo voltage
1 ± GroundIgnition switch ON or STARTBattery positive voltage
5 ± GroundEngine StopNo voltage
5 ± GroundEngine RunningBattery positive voltage
7 ± GroundConstantBattery positive voltage
9 ± GroundConstantBattery positive voltage
If circuit is specified, try replacing the relay with a new one.
If circuit is not as specified, inspect the circuits connected to oth-
er parts.
16. INSPECT AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL
AUTO ON:
(a) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(b) Turn the light control switch to AUTO.
(c) Gradually cover the top of the sensor.
(d) Check the accessory lights and the headlights should turn
ON.
17. INSPECT AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL
AUTO OFF:
(a) Gradually expose the sensor.
(b) Check the headlights and the accessory lights should turn
OFF.
18. INSPECT LIGHT±OFF CONDITION
(a) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(b) Gradually cover the top of the sensor.
Lights auto ON:
(c) Check that the lights go off under the following conditions.
(1) Light control switch is OFF.
(2) The area surrounding the sensor gets bright.
(3) The driver's door is opened with the ignition switch
OFF.

Z03473
Ammeter
Battery
VoltmeterGenerator Disconnect Wire
from Terminal B
B01656
Terminal F
± CHARGING (2JZ±GE)CHARGING SYSTEM
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7. CHECK CHARGE WARNING LIGHT CIRCUIT
(a) Warm up the engine and then turn it off.
(b) Turn off all accessories.
(c) Turn the ignition switch ºONº. Check that the charge warn-
ing light is lit.
(d) Start the engine. Check that the light goes off.
If the light does not go off as specified, troubleshoot the charge
light circuit.
8. INSPECT CHARGING CIRCUIT WITHOUT LOAD
HINT:
If a battery/generator tester is available, connect the tester to
the charging circuit as per manufacturer's instructions.
(a) If a tester is not available, connect a voltmeter and amme-
ter to the charging circuit as follows:

Disconnect the wire from terminal B of the genera-
tor, and connect it to the negative (±) probe of the
ammeter.

Connect the positive (+) probe of the ammeter to
terminal B of the generator.

Connect the positive (+) probe of the voltmeter to
terminal B of the generator.

Ground the negative (±) probe of the voltmeter.
(b) Check the charging circuit as follows:
With the engine running from idling to 2,000 rpm, check
the reading on the ammeter and voltmeter.
Standard amperage: 10 A or less
Standard voltage: 13.2 ± 14.8 V
If the voltmeter reading is more than standard voltage, replace
the voltage regulator.
If the voltmeter reading is less than standard voltage, check the
voltage regulator and generator as follows:

With terminal F grounded, start the engine and
check the voltmeter reading of terminal B.

If the voltmeter reading is more than standard volt-
age, replace the voltage regulator.

If the voltmeter reading is less than standard volt-
age, check the generator.
9. INSPECT CHARGING CIRCUIT WITH LOAD
(a) With the engine running at 2,000 rpm, turn on the high
beam headlights and place the heater blower switch at
ºHIº.
(b) Check the reading on the ammeter.
Standard amperage: 30 A or more
If the ammeter reading is less than the standard amperage, re-
pair the generator.
HINT:
If the battery is fully charged, the indication will sometimes be
less than standard amperage.

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± MAINTENANCEINSIDE VEHICLE
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INSIDE VEHICLE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
These are maintenance and inspection items which are considered to be the owner's responsibility.
They can be done by the owner or they can have them done at a service shop.
These items include those which should be checked on a daily basis, those which, in most cases, do not
require (special) tools and those which are considered to be reasonable for the owner to do.
Items and procedures for general maintenance are as follows.
1. GENERAL NOTES

Maintenance items may vary from country to country. Check the owner's manual supplement in which
the maintenance schedule is shown.

Every service item in the periodic maintenance schedule must be performed.

Periodic maintenance service must be performed according to whichever interval in the periodic main-
tenance schedule occurs first, the odometer reading (miles) or the time interval (months).

Maintenance service after the last period should be performed at the same interval as before unless
otherwise noted.

Failure to do even one item an cause the engine to run poorly and increase exhaust emissions.
2. LIGHTS
(a) Check that the headlights, stop lights, taillights, turn signal lights, and other lights are all working.
(b) Check the headlight aiming.
3. WARNING LIGHTS AND BUZZERS
Check that all warning lights and buzzers function properly.
4. HORN
Check that it is working.
5. WINDSHIELD GLASS
Check for scratches, pits or abrasions.
6. WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
(a) Check operation of the wipers and washer.
(b) Check that the wipers do not streak.
7. WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
Check that air comes out from the defroster outlet when operating the heater or air conditioner.
8. REAR VIEW MIRROR
Check that it is mounted securely.
9. SUN VISORS
Check that they move freely and are mounted securely.
10. STEERING WHEEL
Check that it has the specified freeplay. Be alert for changes in steering condition, such as hard steering,
excessive freeplay or strange noises.
11. SEATS
(a) Check that all front seat controls such as seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. operate smoothly.
(b) Check that all latches lock securely in any position.
(c) Check that the locks hold securely in any latched position.
(d) Check that the head restraints move up and down smoothly and that the locks hold securely in any
latches position.
(e) For folding±down rear seat backs, check that the latches lock securely.
12. SEAT BELTS
(a) Check that the seat belt system such as the buckles, retractors and anchors operate properly and
smoothly.
(b) Check that the belt webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or dameged.