VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM Steering Wheel Vibrates or Abnormal Noise is Heard from Steering Wheel

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips

Check that no DTC is output for the VGRS system and vehicle stability control system.

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CONDITION


    1. Center the steering wheel.

    2. Turn the engine switch off.

    3. Disconnect the steering actuator connector.

    4. Start the engine.

    5. Check for abnormal noise or vibration while turning the steering wheel.

      OK
      No abnormal noise or vibration.

      Note

      DTC C15A5/65 is stored when the engine is running with the connector disconnected from the steering actuator. Clear the DTC after this check.


    OK

    REPLACE STEERING ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY Click here

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (TILT STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WITH MOTOR) Click here