LEXUS BODY ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSIS

Lexus Body Electrical Diagnosis - Post Test

1. When taking a voltage measurement at a wiring harness connector of an electrical component

you should

a. probe the connector terminals of the component side of the connector if it has been disconnected

b. probe the connector terminals from the wire side of the connector even if the connector has been
disconnected.

c. you can probe the connector terminals from which ever side is most accessible

d. none of the above.

2. To find where the ECM is located in the vehicle you should look at the:

a. Engine Control system diagram in the EWD.

b. Relay Location section of the EWD

c. Wire Routing diagrams in the EWD.

d. Trouble Shooting section in the EWD.

3. A technician is checking the dimmer switch in the illustration below with an ohmmeter. In the
FLASH position you should have continuity between terminals.

a. 11 and 13 of connector E.

b. 3, 9 and f14 of connector E.

c. 9, 12 and 14 of connector E.

d. 3, 9, 12 and 14 of connector E.

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4. Two technicians are discussing the effects on circuits of some fault conditions.

Technician A says that a circuit that is shorted to ground will have less resistance than it
normally should.

Technician B says that a circuit that has a dirty connection will have less current flow than it
normally should.

Who is right?

a. A only

b. B only

c. Both A and B

d. Neither A nor B

5. The section of the Electrical Wiring Diagram manual that contains voltage and resistance
values is the:

a. connector diagrams

b. wire routing diagrams

c. system diagrams

d. relay locations

6. The voltmeter in the circuit below reads battery voltage, this reading indicates:

a. the fuse is blown

b. the switch is bad

c. the fuse is OK

d. the motor is not grounded

Switch

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7. The lamp in the circuit below glows dimly, the volt meter reads 12.6 volts.

Technician A says that high resistance in the circuit between the battery and the lamp could
be the cause.

Technician B says that a poor ground connection at the lamp could be the cause.

Who is right?

.6
12
a. A only
Switch
b. B only

c. Both A and B
Light
d. Neither A nor B

8, The electrical symbol illustrated below represents:

a. a fusible link

b. a resistor

c. a fuse

d. a switch

9. To check a ground wire for an open circuit, you could use a :

a. self-powered test light

b. ohmmeter

c. voltmeter

d. all of the above

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10. When replacing a piece of wire:

Technician A says that if the length is increased, the diameter should also be increased.

Technician B says that a poor splice can result in lower current flow.

Who is right?

a. A only

b. B only

c. Both A and B

d. Neither A nor B

11. A fuse has blown twice in the same circuit.

Technician A says that the resistance and current flow are both too high.

Technician B says that a poor ground connection may be the cause.

Who is right?

a. A only

b. B only

c. Both A and B

d. Neither A nor B

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12. Two technicians are discussing the properties of parallel circuits.

Technician A says that adding more branches to a parallel circuit reduces total circuit resistance.

Technician B says that adding more branches to a parallel circuit increases the total curent in
a circuit.

Who is right?

a. A only

b. B only

c. Both A and B

d. Neither A nor B

13. When testing a 1998 ES 300 for a parasitic load, an ammeter hooked in series as shown
indicated a reading of 30 milliamps (.030mA). Ignition, lights, and accessories are OFF.

Technician A says that this is an excessive drain from the battery and further testing is required
to find the fault.

Technician B says that this is a normal current draw, even with all the systems OFF.

Who is right ?

a. A only

b. B only

c. Both A and B

d. Neither A nor B

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14. During a quick check of starting performance, the engine cranks slowly and the headlights dim
noticably. Which of the following could cause the problem ?

a. An open in the starter control circuit

b. An open in the magnetic switch (solenoid) holdin coil

c. A melted fusible link

d. A discharged battery

15. A starter on an ES 300 is to be tested for current draw while cranking the engine.

Technician A says the battery’s state-of-charge and capacity must be tested before a valid
starter test can be performed.

Technican B says that if the battery has less than 50% charge (specific gravity 1.190 or less) it
cannot be used for a starter current draw test.

a. A only

b. B only

c. Both A and B

d. Neither A nor B

16. During cranking with the ignition disabled, the voltage drop in the starter ground circuit
should not exceed:

a. 0.0 volts

b. 0.2 volts

c. 1.5 volts

d. 12.0 volts

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17. When testing the starting system on an LS 400, you find that the starter will not crank and the
magnetic switch does not “click”. Referring to this diagram, this symptom could be causd by
each of the following except:
AM2
a. a faulty neutral start switch Fuse
ST 7.5A

b. an open magnetic switch hold-in coil

Fusable Link
Neutral
Start
c. an open circuit between the magnetic AM2
Switch
30A
switch and the ignition switch MAIN
0.86R

d. an open in the starter ground circuit

Starter
Relay
Contact Plate
Terminal 30 Terminal 50

Battery
M To Theft
Deterrent
ECU
Starter

18. A voltage drop measurement:

a. requires the circuit to be operating while the test is being made

b. is exactly the same as an open circuit voltage measurement

c. cannot detect a circuit resistance problem

d. none of the above

19. With the battery voltage held constant at 12.6 V; if the circuit resistance goes DOWN:

a. the amperage in a circuit will go up

b. the amperage in a circuit will go down

c. the source voltage will increase to make up the difference

d. Both A and B.

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20. During an alternator output test, you find that the output is zero amps and the voltage is 12 volts.
Your next step should be:

a. replace the regulator

b. full field the alternator and check the readings

c. remove the alternator for bench testing

d. test the battery

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