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1999 LEXUS SC 300

3.0L I6RWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor504Torque6016Fluid7DTC661Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
B0122low severityBody

Theft Deterrent Indicator Lamp Circuit

on 1999 Lexus SC 300 3.0L I6 · RWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the theft deterrent system indicator lamp circuit. The security light in the dash does not operate correctly.

Symptoms

  • Security light always on
  • Security light never illuminates
  • Light does not flash when system is armed
  • Cannot determine system status

Common causes

  • Burnt out indicator LED
  • Instrument cluster fault
  • BCM indicator output failure
  • Wiring issue

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check indicator lamp operation
  2. Test BCM indicator output
  3. Inspect cluster wiring
  4. Check instrument cluster

Repair notes

Replace indicator lamp/LED in cluster or repair wiring.

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