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2010 Lexus IS 250 2.5L Eng

INTERMITTENT NO CRANK WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START VEHICLE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): L-SB-0093-11, Date of Issue: September 6, 2011
2006 - 2011 IS250, IS350; 2007 - 2011 GS350; 2008 - 2011 GS460, IS F;
LEXUS:
2010 - 2011 IS250C, IS350C
SERVICE
Power Source/Network
CATEGORY:
SECTION: Battery/Charging

APPLICABILITY

APPLICABILITY

YEAR(S) MODEL(S) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2007 - 2011 GS350

2008 - 2011 GS460

2008 - 2011 IS F

2006 - 2011 IS250, IS350

2010 - 2011 IS250C, IS350C

INTRODUCTION

Some IS and GS series vehicles may exhibit an intermittent no crank condition. An updated
negative cable bolt is available to address this condition. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to
replace the negative cable bolt.

PARTS INFORMATION

PARTS INFORMATION

PREVIOUS PART NUMBER CURRENT PART NUMBER PART NAME QTY

90119-06915 90119-06995 Bolt, w/Washer 1

WARRANTY INFORMATION

WARRANTY INFORMATION

OP CODE DESCRIPTION TIME OFP T1 T2

EL1101 Replace Negative Cable Bolt and Tap Threads 0.6 82284-30030 17 41

APPLICABLE WARRANTY

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• 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 occurrence of the specified condition described in

this bulletin.

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION

This TSIB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown
below.

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION>

MODEL PLANT(1) DRIVE ENGINE VIN(2)

RWD JTHBE1KS#B0054029
GS 350 2GR-FSE
Tahara AWD JTHCE1KS#B0030619

GS 460 RWD 1UR-FSE JTHBL1KS#B5004420

Tahara JTHBF5C2#B5153035
RWD
TMK JTHBF5C2#B2101401
IS 250 4GR-ESE
Tahara JTHCF5C2#B5051436
AWD
TMK JTHCF5C2#B2035230

RWD JTHBE5C2#B5028005
IS 350 Tahara 2GR-FSE
AWD JTHCE5C2#B5001903

IS 250C 4GR-FSE JTHFF2C2#B2520275

TMK RWD
IS 350C 2GR-FSE JTHFE2C2#B2506779

IS F Tahara RWD 1UR-GSE JTHBP5C2#B5009610

(1) Plant Code (11th digit): 2 = TMK, 0 = Tahara, 5 = Tahara

(2) For detailed information on VINs, please reference the 2011 VIN Decoder Chart found on the
Technical Information System (TIS), under Reference Information: Technician Group .

REQUIRED TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

REQUIRED TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

REQUIRED MATERIAL QUANTITY

Tap (M6 x 1.0) 1

Torque Wrench 1

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REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Check battery voltage.

A. Measure the battery voltage between the negative (-) and positive (+)
terminals of the battery.

Standard Voltage: 12.5 to 12.9 V at 68°F (20°C)

B. If battery voltage is not within specification, charge the battery.

C. Temporarily run a redundant jumper cable with equivalent gauge from the
negative battery terminal to a suitable ground on the vehicle.

D. If the vehicle cranks normally and the engine starts, proceed with this TSIB.

E. If condition does NOT change, STOP! This TSIB does NOT apply.

2. Replace negative (-) cable bolt.

A. Refer to the appropriate Repair Manual to REMOVE the Power Steering ECU
to gain access to the bolt.

CAUTION: Wait at LEAST 90 seconds after disconnecting the

battery cables to prevent possible airbag deployment.

Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), applicable model and model
year Repair Manual:

A. 2007 GS 350, 2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011 GS 350/460:

Steering - Power Assist Systems - "Power Steering: Power Steering

ECU: Removal"

B. 2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011 IS F:

Steering - Power Assist Systems - "Power Assist Systems: Power

Steering ECU: Removal"

C. 2006 / 2007 / 2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011 IS 250/350:

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Steering - Power Assist Systems - "Power Steering: Power Steering

ECU: Removal"

D. 2010 / 2011 IS 250C/350C:

Steering - Power Assist Systems - "Power Steering: Power Steering

ECU: Removal"

B. Remove the battery tray that is beneath the Power Steering ECU.

C. Remove the bolt securing the negative cable to the vehicle.

D. Run a M6 x 1.0 tap several times to remove paint on the threads of the weld
nut.

E. Clean all dirt and debris around the ground point thoroughly.

F. Install the negative cable and new bolt (P/N 90119-06995).

Torque: 9 - 14 N*m (92 - 143 kgf*cm, 80 - 124 in*lbf)

G. Refer to the appropriate Repair Manual to install the Power Steering ECU.

Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:

A. 2007 GS 350, 2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011 GS 350/460:

Steering - Power Assist Systems - "Power Steering: Power Steering

ECU: Installation"

B. 2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011 IS F:

Steering - Power Assist Systems - "Power Assist Systems: Power

Steering ECU: Installation"

C. / 2007 / 2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011 IS 250/350:

Steering - Power Assist Systems - "Power Steering: Power Steering

ECU: Installation"

D. 2010 / 2011 IS 250C/350C:

Steering - Power Assist Systems - "Power Steering: Power Steering

ECU: Installation"

3. Confirm vehicle starts.

4. Perform initialization on the affected systems.

Refer to the following bulletins on TIS for initialization procedures.

1. 2006 IS 250/350: TSIB No. PD009-06 , "Power System Initialization During PDS"

2. 2007 IS 250/350, GS 350/460: TSIB No. PD007-07 , "Power System Initialization

During PDS"

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3. 2008 IS F, IS 250/350, GS 350/460: TSIB No. L-SB-0041-08 , "Power System

Initialization During PDS"

4. 2009 GS 350/460:

1. TSIB No. L-SB-0134-08 , "Initialization of Power Window During PDS"

2. TSIB No. L-SB-0130-08 , "Initialization of VGRS System During PDS"

3. TSIB No. L-SB-0133-08 , "Initial Calibration of Intuitive Parking Assist

System During PDS"

5. 2009 / 2010 / 2011 IS 250/350: Power Window Initialization NOT necessary when
disconnecting battery

6. 2010 IS 250C/350C: TSIB No. L-SB-0091-09 , "Initialization of Power Window

During PDS"

7. 2010 GS 350/460:

1. TSIB No. L-SB-0133-09 , "Initialization of Power Window During PDS"

2. TSIB No. L-SB-0130-09 , "Initialization of VGRS System During PDS"

3. TSIB No. L-SB-0132-09 , "Initial Calibration of Intuitive Parking Assist

System During PDS"

8. 2011 IS 250C/350C: TSIB No. L-SB-0092-10 , "Initialization of Power Window

During PDS"

9. 2011 GS 350/460:

1. TSIB No. L-SB-0056-10 , "Initialization of Power Window During PDS"

2. TSIB No. L-SB-0064-10 , "Initialization of VGRS System During PDS"

3. TSIB No. L-SB-0053-10 , "Initial Calibration of Intuitive Parking Assist

System"

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