Electrical - Continuous Alarm Noise/Mirror Inop.
ELECTRICALEL002-02
February 22, 2002
Title:
CONTINUOUS ALARM NOISE FROM COMBINATION METER, DOOR MIRROR OPERATION
Models:
'98 - '02 LX 470
Introduction
Some 1998 2002 model year LX 470 vehicles may experience the following conditions:
^ A continuous chime/alarm noise emitting from the combination meter after the vehicle has been slanted or the key has been turned to the "run" position after the bulb check has been completed.
^ Door mirror inoperative or incorrectly moves when it is adjusted by the remote control switch (the mirrors may be adjusted manually).
As informed through TSIB EL003-01, dated January 8, 2001, the Cowl Side Junction Block was upgraded from January 2001. For further improvement, the Wire Harness (Instrument Panel Integration) has been upgraded to correct the above conditions.
Applicable Vehicles
1998 - 2002 model year LX 470 vehicles produced within the VIN range shown.
Parts Information
Warranty Information
Applicable Warranty:*
This repair is covered under the Lexus Comprehensive Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 48 months or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.
* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.
Repair Procedure A
1. Confirm whether the updated Junction Procedure A Block is installed or not by referring to the production lot number on the label. Refer to the identification location as shown.
Non-Updated Production Lots:
# # # # 9 #: 1999 Production
# # # # 0 #: 2000 Production
Updated Lots:
# # # # 1 #
2. If the vehicle is not equipped with an updated Junction Block, replace the Junction Block with a new one. Refer to TSIB EL003-01.
3. Continue to Repair Procedure "B".
Repair Procedure B
1. Remove terminal # 13 from the Wire Harness connector "A" at the Combination Meter.
2. Remove terminal # 11 and terminal # 33 from the Wire Harness connector "2P" at the Junction Block LH.
3. Remove terminal # 7 from the wire harness connector at the remote control mirror switch.
4. Remove terminal # 20, 21 and 24 from wire harness connector "31" at the Junction Block RH.
After disconnecting the wires by removing the terminal from the connector, individually tape each connector and then secure the wire to the harness with tape.
NOTE:
Use tape to seal wire/terminal as shown.