Canada - Body - Trunk Not Opening Electrically/DTC B2216
BulletinTSB2605
Issue Date
October 22, 2008
Title
Trunk Will Not Open Electrically
Component
Body Electrical
Models
'06 GS300, '07-08 GS350 & GS450H, '06- 07 GS430, '08 GS460
INTRODUCTION:
Some customers may experience a condition where the trunk will not open electrically. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B2216 may also be present. Use the following procedure to address customer concerns.
APPLICABILITY:
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
This TSB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown, and to all 2006 GS 300 and 2006 - 2007 GS 430 vehicles.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
PARTS INFORMATION:
REQUIRED SSTs:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Verify that the trunk will NOT open electrically.
A. Use TIS Techstream and verify the "Trunk Main SW" is ON (use Body Data List).
B. Verify that the trunk will NOT open with the following:
- Luggage compartment door opener switch
- Wireless key
- Smart Access
C. Verify that the trunk WILL open with the metal key.
2. Disconnect the 12V battery.
3. Remove the following interior panels using Repair Manual instructions (see Figure 1 for location):
- Front console upper garnish
- Front console upper panel assembly
- Instrument panel finish panel end LH
- Front door scuff plate LH
- Instrument side panel LH
- Instrument panel No. 1 undercover sub-assembly
- Instrument panel No. 1 safety pad sub-assembly
- Driver side knee airbag assembly
- Driver side lower kick panel
Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Lexus
- Model:
- 2006 GS 300
- 2007 / 2008 GS 350
- 2006 / 2007 GS 430
- 2007 / 2008 GS 450h
- 2008 GS 460
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Interior Panels/Trim
- Keyword: Instrument Panel: Instrument Panel Safety Pad: Removal
4. Remove the cowl side Junction Block.
A. Disconnect all connectors.
B. Remove the 2 nuts holding the cowl side Junction Block.
C. Remove the bolt holding the bracket to the cowl side Junction Block.
5. Reinstall the cowl side Junction Block in reverse order.
6. Reassemble remaining components in reverse order.
Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Lexus
- Model:
- 2006 GS 300
- 2007 / 2008 GS 350
- 2006 / 2007 GS 430
- 2007 / 2008 GS 450h
- 2008 GS 460
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Interior Panels/Trim
- Keyword: Instrument Panel: Instrument Panel Safety Pad: Installation
7. Reconnect the 12V battery.
8. Re-initialize affected electrical systems.
9. Confirm repair and clear any DTCs that may have set.
NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.