warning lights LEXUS SC400 1991 Service User Guide

(STOP LIGHT SYSTEM)
DESCRIPTION ± Stoplight System
The component parts of this system and their function are as shown in the f\
ollowing table.
 Parts Name\
 \
Function
 

Stop Light Switch
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Creates a closed circuit for current from the STOP fuse when the brake pedal is depressed,
thus turning on the stop lights.
 


Light Failure Sen-
sor\
 
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This sensor senses when a bulb in rear combination light is burnt out an\
d lights up a warning
light.
PARTS LOCATION ± Stoplight System
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(TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING
LIGHT SYSTEM)
Description ± TURN SIGNAL AND
HAZARD WARNING LIGHT SYSTEM
The component parts of this system and their function are as shown in the f\
ollowing table.
Parts NameFunction
Turn Signal SwitchSwitches current from the turn signal flasher to the left side or right \
side.
Hazard Warning
SwitchModifies the circuit to the flasher relay and turn signal switch in acco\
rdance with the
respective switch positions.
Turn Signal FlasherReceives current from the hazard warning switch and flashes the turn sig\
nal lights by
switching the current to the lights ON and OFF.
PARTS LOCATION ± TURN SIGNAL
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WIRING AND CONNECTOR DIAGRAMS
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Lights
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Parts Inspection (Turn and Hazard)
(Combination Switch Assembly)
(See page BE±39)
HINT: Inspect turn signal light switch.
(Turn Signal Flasher)
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF TURN
SIGNAL FLASHER
(See page BE±16 )
INSPECTION OF TURN SIGNAL
FLASHER
INSPECT TURN SIGNAL FLASHER
(Operation)
LHD Side
(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
1 and the negative (±) lead to 4.
(b) Connect the two turn signal light bulbs parallel to each other to terminals 3 and 4, check that bulbs flash.
RHD Side
(c) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal
1 and the negative (±) lead to 2.
(d) Connect two turn signal light bulbs parallel to each other
to terminals 2 and 5, check that the bulbs flash.
HINT: The turn signal lights should flash 60 to 120 times per
minute.
If one of the front or rear turn signal lights has an open circuit,
the number of flashes will be more than 140 per minute.
If operation is not as specified, replace the flasher.
(Flasher Circuit)
(See page BE±23 )
(HAZARD WARNING SWITCH)
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF
HAZARD WARNING SWITCH
1. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO.2 REGISTER
ASSEMBLY
(See page BO±111 )
2. REMOVE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH Remove two screws and hazard warning switch from register.
3. INSTALL HAZARD WARNING SWITCH AND REGISTER
For installation, follow the removal procedure in reverse.
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DESCRIPTION
The combination meter has various meters and gauges which show the vehicle'\
s condition, warning lights which
monitor abnormalities in the vehicle and inform the driver, indicator lights which inform the driver of the condition
of each part of vehicle, and a function for illumination and brightness ad\
justment of meters and gauges.
The component parts of this system and their functions are described in \
the following table.
Parts NameFunction
SpeedometerThe speedometer needle moves in accordance with signals from the speed s\
ensor to
indicate the vehicle's speed.
TachometerThe tachometer needle moves in accordance with signals from the igniter \
to indicate the
engine's speed.
Water Temperatrue
GaugeThe water temperature gauge's needle moves in accordance with signals from the send-
er gauge and indicates the temperature of the engine coolant.
Fuel GaugeThe fuel gauge needle moves in accordance with signals from the sender g\
auge, indicat-
ing the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
OdometerThe odometer counts the total distance traveled by the vehicle in accord\
ance with pulse
signals from the speed sensor.
Twin Trip Switch
The twin trip meter counts the distance traveled by the vehicle in accor\
dance with pulse
signals from the speed sensor. It can be reset using a switch and can be used to switch
between trip meters A and B.
Circuit Plate
This plate contains the circuitry for each meter and gauge and for each \
warning light and
indicator light, as well as an internal engine oil level warning drive c\
ircuit, drive circuits for
the odometer and trip meter and brightness adjustment circuitry for each\
indicator.
Speed SensorMounted in the transmission, this sensor outputs pulse signals to the co\
mbination meter
in accordance with the speed of the output shaft.
Twin Trip SwitchOperation of this switch switches between the A and B trip meters and se\
nds reset sig-
nals to the combination meter.
Water
Temperature Sender
GaugeThis sender converts engine coolant temperatures to a resistance value i\
n signal form to
the combination meter.
Fuel Sender GaugeThis sender converts the level of fuel remaining in fuel tank to resista\
nce value and
sends the resistance value in signal form to combination meter.
Rheostat Light
Control VolumeIn order to adjust the degree of illumination of the combination meter, the resistance val-
ue of the built±in variable resistor is sent to the combination meter\
and rheostat light
control.
Fuel Level Warning
SwitchWhen the level of fuel remaining falls below a predetermined level, cont\
inuity is estab-
lished with this switch, which is built into the fuel sender gauge, caus\
ing a warning light
to light up.
Low Oil Pressure
Warning SwitchThis switch is mounted on the engine block. Continuity is established in\
this switch when
the oil pressure is low, causing a warning light to light up.
Integration Relay (Seat
Belt Warning Relay)
This relay receives current from fuse GAUGE and DOME and is connected to\
each
buckle switch, door courtesy switch, key unlock warning switch and warni\
ng light. As
part of the seat belt warning system, it sounds a chime and lights a war\
ning light when
seat belts are unfastened. As part of the key unlock warning system, it \
sounds a chime
when the set conditions are fulfilled.
Light Failure SensorThis sensor senses when a bulb in rear combination light is burnt out an\
d lights up a
warning light.
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Parts NameFunction
Coolant Level
Warning SwitchThis switch is installed in the radiator reservoir tank. It lights up a \
warning light when the
coolant level becomes low.
Engine Oil Level
Warning SwitchThis switch is mounted in the engine oil pan. It lights a warning light \
when the engine oil
level is low.
Brake Fluid Level
Warning SwitchThis switch is mounted in the brake master cylinder reservoir tank. It l\
ights up a warning
light when the brake fluid level is low.
Parking Brake SwitchThis switch is on the parking brake lever bracket. Continuity in this sw\
itch is established
when the lever is released, causing a warning light to light up.
Door Courtesy SwitchContinuity is established in this switch when a door is opened, causing \
a warning light to
light up.
Warning LightsWhen an abnormality is detected in the vehicle, current is sent to these\
lights, or they are
grounded, causing them to light up.
Indicator LightsCurrent is sent to these lights, or they are grounded, causing them to l\
ight up and indicate
the vehicle's condition to the driver.
Window Washer Level
Warning SwitchThis switch is mounted in the window washer tank. It lights a warning li\
ght when the
window washer level becomes low.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
How to proceed with troubleshooting
Perform troubleshooting in accordance with the procedure on the followin\
g page.

CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS
Using the customer problem analysis check sheet for reference, ask the c\
ustomer in as much detail as
possible about the problem.
CHECK AND CLEAR THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (PRECHECK)
If the TRAC indicator light lights up, and the TRAC control does not ope\
rate, the ECU stores diagnostic
trouble codes corresponding to the problem in memory.
Before confirming the trouble, first check the diagnostic trouble code for any\
malfunction codes stored in
memory. When there are malfunction codes, make a note of them, then clear them and proceed to ª 
Problem Symptom Confirmationº.
 PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION,  SYMPTOM SIMULATION
Confirm the problem symptoms. If the problem does not reoccur, simulate the problem by initially checking
the circuits indicated by the diagnostic trouble code in step , using ªProblem simulation methodº.
 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHECK
Check the diagnostic trouble codes. If a malfunction code is output, proceed \
to ª  Diagnostic Trouble
Code Chartº.
If the normal code is output, proceed to ª  Problem Symptoms Chartº.
Be sure to proceed to ª  diagnostic Trouble Code Chartº after steps and  are completed.
If troubleshooting is attempted only by following the malfunction code sto\
red in the memory, errors could
be made in the diagnosis.
 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
If a malfunction code is confirmed in the diagnostic trouble code check,\
proceed to the inspection proce-
dure indicated by the matrix chart for each diagnostic trouble code.
 PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART
If the normal code is confirmed in the diagnostic trouble code check, perf\
orm inspection in accordance with
the inspection order in the problem symptoms chart.
 CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Proceed with diagnosis of each circuit in accordance with the inspection\
order confirmed in  and .
Determine whether the cause of the problem is in the sensor, actuators, wire harness and connectors or
the ECU.
\b SENSOR CHECK
Use the ABS warning light to check if each of the signals from speed sensors is \
being input correctly to
the ECU. Instructions for this check are given in the circuit inspection\
.
[10] REPAIRS After the cause of the problem is located, perform repairs by following the i\
nspection and replacement pro-
cedures in this manual.
[11] CONFIRMATION TEST
After completing repairs, confirm not only that the malfunction is eliminated\
, but also conduct a test drive
to make sure the entire TRAC system is operating correctly. And also check the ABS is operating correctly.
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DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
If a malfunction code is displayed during the diagnostic trouble code chec\
k, check the circuit listed for that code
in the table below and proceed to the page given.
HINT: If the TRAC indicator light lights up and the TRAC indicator light doe\
s not blink when the Diag. code is
checked, check the blinking pattern of the ABS warning light and perform trouble\
shooting of the ABS system.
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BR±196 BR±198
BR±200
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BR±220BR±189
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BR±190
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BR±200 BR±208
*1: If a malfunction is detected, the TRAC OFF indicator light lights up.
*2: Indicator light does not lights up even if an error is detected.
*3: If a malfunction is detected, the TRAC OFF indicator light or TRAC i\
ndicator light light up.
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TRAC OFF Indicator, TRAC Cut Switch Circuit
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
This is the TRAC control main switch. When the TRAC cut switch is pushed on,\
TRAC control goes off and
the TRAC OFF indicator lights up. This indicator is also used for warnings \
when the trouble occurs.
DIAGNOSTIC CHARTDIAGNOSTIC CHART
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TROUBLESHOOTING
How to proceed with troubleshooting
Perform troubleshooting in accordance with the procedure on the followin\
g pages.

CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS
Using the customer problem analysis check sheet for reference, ask the c\
ustomer in as much detail as
possible about the problem.
CHECK AND CLEAR THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (PRECHECK)
If the ABS warning light lights up, and the ABS does not operate, the ECU \
stores diagnostic trouble codes
corresponding to the problem in memory.
Before confirming the trouble, 1st check the diagnostic trouble codes for any \
malfunction codes stored in
memory. When there are malfunction codes, make a note of them, then clear them \
and proceed to ª  Prob-
lem Symptom Confirmationº.
 PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION,  SYMPTOM SIMULATION
Confirm the problem symptoms. If the problem does not reoccur, simulate the problem by initially checking
the circuits indicted by the diagnostic trouble code in step , using ªProblem simulation methodº.
 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHECK
Check the diagnostic trouble codes. If a malfunction code is output, proceed \
to ª  Diagnostic Trouble
Code Chartº. If the normal code is output, proceed to ª  Problem Symptoms Chartº. Be sure to proceed
to ª  diagnostic Trouble Code Chartº after steps and  are completed.
If troubleshooting is attempted only by following the malfunction code sto\
red in the memory, errors could
be made in the diagnosis.
 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
If a malfunction code is confirmed in the diagnostic trouble code check,\
proceed to the inspection proce-
dure indicated by the matrix chart for each diagnostic trouble code.
 PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART
If the normal code is confirmed in the diagnostic trouble code check, perf\
orm inspection in accordance with
the inspection order in the problem symptoms chart.
 CIRCUIT INSPECTION
Proceed with diagnosis of each circuit in accordance with the inspection\
order confirmed in  and .
Determine whether the cause of the problem is in the sensor, actuators, wire harness and connectors or
the ECU.
\b SENSOR CHECK
Use the ABS warning light to check if each of the signals from speed sensors are being input correctly to
the ECU. Instructions for this check are given in the circuit inspection.
[10] REPAIRS
After the cause of the problem is located, perform repairs by following the i\
nspection and replacement pro-
cedures in this manual.
[11] CONFIRMATION TEST After completing repairs, confirm not only that the malfunction is eliminated\
, but also conduct a test drive
to make sure the entire ABS system is operating correctly. (In vehicles with the TRAC system, also check
the TRAC system.)
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