Lexus LFA Service Bulletins (2012)
163 manufacturer communications on file.
- March 30, 2017•Document ID: 10131895Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-TT-0221-17
- Date Added:
- April 2, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryThis bulletin is regarding the Diagnosis of Bluetooth Connectivity Complaints: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: Difficulty to pair the phone. Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. Various Bluetooth® Audio functions are no longer functioning with customer?s phone such as ability to change the track using the steering wheel controls. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer?s phone. Make sure to inquire with the customer if the connectivity concerns occurred after receiving an operating system update on their phone or if they have restored their phone data/settings recently.
Associated Products (55)Associated Documents - March 13, 2017•Document ID: 10131864Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-SB-0018-14_Rev
- Date Added:
- April 2, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryTSB: REVISION NOTICE March 13, 2017 ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015-2017 model year Lexus vehicles. Some vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC Evaporator Drain Hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent drain hose tip (ARINIX® Tip) is now available to help minimize future occurrences of this environmental condition. For some models, a new drain hose is required to properly fit the ARINIX® Tip. Follow the procedures in this bulletin for proper handling and installation of this optional service part.
Associated Products (25)Associated Documents - February 21, 2017•Document ID: 10131787Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-TT-0218-17
- Date Added:
- April 2, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryTT: This bulletin is regarding best practices when handling navigation systems that use Hard Disc Drive or Micro SD Card memory.
Associated Products (49)Associated Documents - November 10, 2016•Document ID: 10132902Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-SB-0060-13 Rev
- Date Added:
- April 2, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryTSB: REVISION NOTICE November 10, 2016 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2017 model year applicable Lexus vehicles. ? The Parts Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2006 ? 2017 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit odors naturally occurring from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors. Although there is no way to eliminate these odors, follow the General Procedure in this bulletin to minimize the odors experienced.
Associated Products (93)Associated Documents - October 5, 2016•Document ID: 10132848Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-SB-0083-13 Rev
- Date Added:
- April 2, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryTSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE October 5, 2016: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0086-16.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - September 30, 2016•Document ID: 10111274Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-SB-0086-16
- Date Added:
- August 14, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryTSB: Lexus models equipped with Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Navigation require a Special Service Tool and follow a unique process for updating the map, points of interest, and system software. Instead of individual DVDs installed into the vehicle, ALL map data is uploaded directly to the HDD system.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - September 19, 2016•Document ID: 10132625Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-SB-0021-14 Rev
- Date Added:
- April 2, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryTSB: Revision Notice: Applicability section has been updated to include 2016-2017 applicable model year Lexus vehicles. The Repair Procedure section, Required Tools & Equipment section, and the Repair Procedure section has been updated. Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW). Flash calibration updates can only be applied to the vehicle/ECU combination for which they are intended. ECUs have internal security that will not allow them to be programmed with another ECU?s information.
Associated Products (135)Associated Documents - April 26, 2016•Document ID: 10134416Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-TT-0200-16
- Date Added:
- April 23, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryTT: When replacing the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) follow the instructions below.
Associated Products (15)Associated Documents - March 17, 2016•Document ID: 10205325Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; SEATS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- LSB001416
- Date Added:
- December 20, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryLeather Care Best Practices.
Associated Products (61)Associated Documents - March 17, 2016•Document ID: 10134319Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-SB-0014-16
- Date Added:
- April 23, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryLSB: The purpose of this Technical Service Bulletin is to elevate awareness and provide best practices for leather care in Lexus vehicles. As an additional resource, if the vehicle is equipped with factory leather seats, the vehicle Owner's Manual will highlight the importance of proper maintenance and provide guidance for care.
Associated Products (63)Associated Documents - March 17, 2016•Document ID: 10097044Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-SB-0014-16
- Date Added:
- April 7, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryLSB: THE PURPOSE OF THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN IS TO ELEVATE AWARENESS AND PROVIDE BEST PRACTICES FOR LEATHER CARE IN LEXUS VEHICLES. AS AN ADDITIONAL RESOURCE, IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY LEATHER SEATS, THE VEHICLE OWNER'S MANUAL WILL HIGHLIGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER MAINTENANCE AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE FOR CARE.
Associated Products (60)Associated Documents - November 12, 2015•Document ID: 10111513Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-TT-0144-13 Rev
- Date Added:
- August 14, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryTT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: Difficulty to pair the phone. Intermittent Bluetooth failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. Various Bluetooth Audio functions are no longer functioning with the customer's phone such as ability to change the track using the steering wheel controls. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer's phone. Make sure to inquire with the customer if the connectivity concerns occurred after receiving an operating system update on their phone or they have restored their phone data/settings recently.
Associated Products (46)Associated Documents - November 12, 2015•Document ID: 10094047Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-TT-0144-13 REV
- Date Added:
- March 7, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryTT: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY ENCOUNTER BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY CONCERNS SUCH AS: DIFFICULTY TO PAIR THE PHONE. INTERMITTENT BLUETOOTH FAILURE TO CONNECT TO THE VEHICLE WHEN FIRST TURNING ON THE VEHICLE. VARIOUS BLUETOOTH AUDIO FUNCTIONS ARE NO LONGER FUNCTIONING WITH THE CUSTOMER'S PHONE SUCH AS ABILITY TO CHANGE THE TRACK USING THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS. THESE CONCERNS CAN BE CAUSED BY CHANGES MADE ON THE CUSTOMER'S PHONE. MAKE SURE TO INQUIRE WITH THE CUSTOMER IF THE CONNECTIVITY CONCERNS OCCURRED AFTER RECEIVING AN OPERATING SYSTEM UPDATE ON THEIR PHONE OR THEY HAVE RESTORED THEIR PHONE DATA/SETTINGS RECENTLY.
Associated Products (46)Associated Documents - November 2, 2015•Document ID: 10111502Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-SB-0083-13 Rev
- Date Added:
- August 14, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryLSB: Lexus models equipped with Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Navigation require a Special Service Tool and follow a unique process for updating map, points of interest, and system software. Instead of individual DVDs installed into the vehicle, all Map Data is uploaded directly to the HDD system. Map Data will be released annually through direct shipment of tow Map Data DVDs to each dealership service manager. The annual Map Data release must then be installed onto the Navigation Update Tool. Individual map updates are then loaded into the vehicles with special map security keys. These keys are available through the normal parts ordering system. Keys are loaded onto the Navigation Update Tool through a PC or Techstream unit using software found on the Technical Information System (TIS). Follow the procedures listed in this bulletin to: Identify the current version of Map Data on the vehicle and on the Navigation Update Tool, Load Map Data onto the Navigation Update Tool, Load map security key(s) onto the Navigation Update Tool, and Connect the Navigation Update Tool to the vehicle and update the Map/System Data to the latest version.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - November 2, 2015•Document ID: 10111501Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-SB-0082-13 Rev
- Date Added:
- August 14, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryLSB: Certain 2010-2013 model year Lexus models may exhibit one or more of several conditions. Navigation firmware has been updated to allow updating map to version 10.1 or later. Updated navigation system software has also been developed to remedy these conditions. Use the following procedure to address these conditions.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - November 2, 2015•Document ID: 10093968Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-SB-0083-13 REV
- Date Added:
- March 6, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryLSB: LEXUS MODELS EQUIPPED WITH HARD DISK DRIVE (HDD) NAVIGATION REQUIRE A SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL AND FOLLOW A UNIQUE PROCESS FOR UPDATING MAP, POINTS OF INTEREST, AND SYSTEM SOFTWARE. INSTEAD OF INDIVIDUAL DVDS INSTALLED INTO THE VEHICLE, ALL MAP DATA IS UPLOADED DIRECTLY TO THE HDD SYSTEM. MAP DATA WILL BE RELEASED ANNUALLY THROUGH DIRECT SHIPMENT OF TOW MAP DATA DVDS TO EACH DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER. THE ANNUAL MAP DATA RELEASE MUST THEN BE INSTALLED ONTO THE NAVIGATION UPDATE TOOL. INDIVIDUAL MAP UPDATES ARE THEN LOADED INTO THE VEHICLES WITH SPECIAL MAP SECURITY KEYS. THESE KEYS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE NORMAL PARTS ORDERING SYSTEM. KEYS ARE LOADED ONTO THE NAVIGATION UPDATE TOOL THROUGH A PC OR TECHSTREAM UNIT USING SOFTWARE FOUND ON THE TECHNICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (TIS). FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES LISTED IN THIS BULLETIN TO: IDENTIFY THE CURRENT VERSION OF MAP DATA ON THE VEHICLE AND ON THE NAVIGATION UPDATE TOOL, LOAD MAP DATA ONTO THE NAVIGATION UPDATE TOOL, LOAD MAP SECURITY KEY(S) ONTO THE NAVIGATION UPDATE TOOL, AND CONNECT THE NAVIGATION UPDATE TOOL TO THE VEHICLE AND UPDATE THE MAP/SYSTEM DATA TO THE LATEST VERSION.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - November 2, 2015•Document ID: 10093963Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-SB-0082-13 REV
- Date Added:
- March 6, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryLSB: CERTAIN 2010-2013 MODEL YEAR LEXUS MODELS MAY EXHIBIT ONE OR MORE OF SEVERAL CONDITIONS. NAVIGATION FIRMWARE HAS BEEN UPDATED TO ALLOW UPDATING MAP TO VERSION 10.1 OR LATER. UPDATED NAVIGATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE HAS ALSO BEEN DEVELOPED TO REMEDY THESE CONDITIONS. USE THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS THESE CONDITIONS.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - July 14, 2015•Document ID: 10134167Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-TT-0172-15
- Date Added:
- April 23, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryTT: Techstream Health Check Results screen shows "Yes" for a Telematics ECU (DCM) Calibration update regardless of whether a calibration update is available or not. The issue is related to the Techstream software and will be corrected in a future Techstream software release.
Associated Products (34)Associated Documents - July 14, 2015•Document ID: 10132562Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-TT-0172-15
- Date Added:
- April 2, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryTT: Techstream Health Check Results screen shows "Yes" for a Telematics ECU (DCM) Calibration update regardless of whether a calibration update is available or not. The issue is related to the Techstream software and will be corrected in a future Techstream software release.
Associated Products (34)Associated Documents - July 7, 2015•Document ID: 10132726Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-SB-0025-14
- Date Added:
- April 2, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryTSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
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