Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2025 Repair Manual: Check Bus 2 Lines for Short Circuit

NOTICE:

• Before measuring the resistance of the CAN bus, turn the engine switch off and leave the vehicle for 1 minute or more without operating the key or any switches, or opening or closing the doors. After that, disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal and leave the vehicle for 1 minute or more before measuring the resistance.
• After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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• Because the order of diagnosis is important to allow correct diagnosis, make sure to begin troubleshooting using How to Proceed with Troubleshooting when CAN communication system related DTCs are output.

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• After performing repairs, perform the DTC check procedure and confirm that the DTCs are not output again.
• DTC check procedure: Drive the vehicle at a speed of 60 km/h (37 mph) or more for 5 minutes or more. And drive the vehicle with the dynamic radar cruise control system operated for 4 seconds or more.
• After the repair, perform the CAN bus check and check that all the ECUs and sensors connected to the CAN communication system are displayed.

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HINT:

• Operating the engine switch, any other switches or a door triggers related ECU and sensor communication on the CAN. This communication will cause the resistance value to change.
• Even after DTCs are cleared, if a DTC is stored again after driving the vehicle for a while, the malfunction may be occurring due to vibration of the vehicle. In such a case, wiggling the ECUs or wire harness while performing the inspection below may help determine the cause of the malfunction.

Open in Bus 2 Main Bus Line

DESCRIPTION There may be an open circuit in one of the bus 2 main lines when the resistance between terminals 18 (CA4H) and 17 (CA4L) of the network gateway ECU is 70 Ω or higher. Symptom Troubl ...

Check Bus 2 Line for Short to +B

DESCRIPTION There may be a short circuit between one of the CAN bus lines and +B when no resistance exists between terminal 18 (CA4H) of the network gateway ECU and terminal 16 (BAT) of the DLC3, or t ...

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