GS - 4th Gen (2013-2020) Discussion about the 2013 and up GS models

Traction control and BSM issues

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 06-01-17, 09:34 AM
  #1  
kevbot
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
kevbot's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: AZ
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Traction control and BSM issues

Hey guys I recently picked up a 2013 GS350 F sport with 70K miles and I am loving it. Car is super clean and the only issues that I am running into is that the BSM will not turn on what so ever, and the traction control will not turn off. Ive tried holding the button down while stopped and nothing happens, almost as if both switches have failed. I have tried locating the fuses under the steering wheel and under the hood but haven't had any luck. Is there a 3rd fuse box I might be missing? Hs this happened to anyone else?
Old 06-01-17, 11:29 AM
  #2  
kiddough
Driver School Candidate
 
kiddough's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2017
Location: NV
Posts: 36
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

when you lock the car does the BSM blink?
Old 06-01-17, 11:40 AM
  #3  
kevbot
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
kevbot's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: AZ
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I just checked and yes both mirrors blink when you lock the car. I guess that rules out having a bad fuse haha
Old 06-01-17, 11:48 AM
  #4  
yardie876
Lexus Champion
 
yardie876's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SoFlo
Posts: 3,438
Received 87 Likes on 73 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by kiddough
when you lock the car does the BSM blink?
The BSM indicators don't blink when locking the car. The integrated indicators on the mirrors do, though.

OP, when you press the BSM button, does the light on the button illuminate green?
Old 06-01-17, 11:50 AM
  #5  
kevbot
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
kevbot's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: AZ
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by yardie876
The BSM indicators don't blink when locking the car. The integrated indicators on the mirrors do, though.

OP, when you press the BSM button, does the light on the button illuminate green?
okay maybe thats what my wife meant when she locked the car then. Im not getting anything on the switch. No green light, also the car has not given me any BSM error messgaes either.
Old 06-01-17, 04:21 PM
  #6  
JDR76
Lexus Champion
 
JDR76's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: WA
Posts: 12,443
Received 1,612 Likes on 1,028 Posts
Default

There's no light on the BSM button/switch.
Old 06-01-17, 05:04 PM
  #7  
yardie876
Lexus Champion
 
yardie876's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SoFlo
Posts: 3,438
Received 87 Likes on 73 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by JDR76
There's no light on the BSM button/switch.
Au contraire! Lol
Attached Thumbnails Traction control and BSM issues-photo898.jpg  
Old 06-01-17, 08:44 PM
  #8  
spoogenet
Lead Lap
 
spoogenet's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2016
Location: TX
Posts: 419
Received 37 Likes on 31 Posts
Default

In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illuminate
in the following situations:
• When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode while the BSM
main switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the engine switch is in IGNITION
ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators
will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not turn off,
there may be a malfunction with the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
From the owner's manual -- is it showing you proper behavior during startup?
Old 06-02-17, 07:54 AM
  #9  
JDR76
Lexus Champion
 
JDR76's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: WA
Posts: 12,443
Received 1,612 Likes on 1,028 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by yardie876
Au contraire! Lol
Correct! My bad! I was picturing the parking sensors switch in my head. Thanks for the correction.
Old 06-03-17, 11:31 PM
  #10  
kevbot
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
kevbot's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: AZ
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by spoogenet
From the owner's manual -- is it showing you proper behavior during startup?
I have tried this and get nothing, the green light doesn't come on either. same with traction control, I cannot get it to deactivate. I think I need to look and see if the switches are plugged in.
Old 06-04-17, 06:04 AM
  #11  
yardie876
Lexus Champion
 
yardie876's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SoFlo
Posts: 3,438
Received 87 Likes on 73 Posts
Default

Yea your next step would be checking the connectors. It's not a coincidence both switches aren't functioning.
Old 06-05-17, 08:49 PM
  #12  
kevbot
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
kevbot's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: AZ
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by yardie876
Yea your next step would be checking the connectors. It's not a coincidence both switches aren't functioning.
agreed, i will do that this weekend and check back in.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
A3OD
GS - 4th Gen (2013-2020)
6
01-05-19 02:04 PM
8NUGE3
LS - 1st and 2nd Gen (1990-2000)
3
08-30-18 12:55 PM
1supra
GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011)
6
09-04-14 12:58 AM
love67
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
12
04-30-09 10:27 PM
etggolf
Performance & Maintenance
9
08-31-06 09:49 AM



Quick Reply: Traction control and BSM issues



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:53 PM.