VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

Tech Tips


  • Use the following procedures to troubleshoot the variable gear ratio steering system.

  • *: Use the intelligent tester.


  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP


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  2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE

    Standard voltage
    11 to 14 V

    If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.


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  3. INSPECT ELECTRIC POWER CONTROL SYSTEM*


    1. Using the intelligent tester, check the electric power control system's load control history Click here.


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  4. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*


    1. Check for DTCs Click here.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC is not output A
      DTC is output B

      B

      GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
      A

  5. CHECK DTC*


    1. Check for DTCs Click here.

    2. Clear the DTCs Click here.

    3. Recheck for DTCs Click here.


      1. Simulate the malfunction and check if the DTCs are output again Click here.

        Result
        Result Proceed to
        DTC is output A
        DTC is not output B
        DTCs are not output, and the malfunction cannot be simulated or checked. C

      B

      GO TO STEP 10
      C

      SYMPTOM SIMULATION
      A

  6. DTC CHART


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  7. CIRCUIT INSPECTION


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  8. REPAIR


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  9. CONFIRMATION TEST


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  10. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE


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  11. CIRCUIT INSPECTION


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  12. CONFIRMATION TEST


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