STEERING LOCK SYSTEM Unable to Lock Steering Wheel

DESCRIPTION

The steering lock ECU sends an unlock position signal to the power management control ECU. Upon receiving the signal, the power management control ECU permits an engine start. This prevents the engine from being started with the steering locked.

The steering lock actuator activates the steering lock motor and moves the lock bar into the steering column to lock the steering wheel.

When the steering lock is operating, the steering lock may not lock when the lock bar is not aligned with the lock hole of the steering column. In this case, the steering lock can be locked by turning the steering wheel a little in the same manner as is done for a vehicle with a mechanical key to change the position of the lock hole.

The diagnosis information of the steering lock ECU is transmitted to the intelligent tester via the certification ECU as the steering lock ECU is not connected to the CAN communication system.

WIRING DIAGRAM

A01XKNYE11
*a Power Management Control ECU
*b Steering Lock Actuator Assembly (Steering Lock ECU)

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips

When the engine switch is off, the main body ECU may occasionally go into a non-active state called sleep mode. Therefore, before proceeding with the inspection, it is necessary to perform the following steps to wake up the ECU:

With the engine switch off, open the driver door. Then (with the engine switch still off) open and close any door several times at 1.5 second intervals.

Note


  • If the steering lock actuator assembly (steering lock ECU) is replaced, with the engine switch off and the shift lever in P (for Automatic Transmission), open and close the driver side door to record the current lock position into the steering lock ECU. If this is not performed, the engine may not start.

  • When replacing the steering lock ECU, ID code box or certification ECU, registration must be performed. Refer to the Service Bulletin for the registration procedure.

PROCEDURE


  1. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (LOCK REQUEST RECEIVE)


    1. Use the Data List to check if the steering lock command is functioning properly.

      Entry&Start
      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Lock Request Receive Steering lock lock command reception status/NG or OK

      NG: Lock request not received

      OK: Lock request received

      		 -
      OK
      The certification ECU receives a lock request signal within 10 seconds of turning the engine switch from on (IG) to off and opening a door, and OK is displayed on the intelligent tester screen.

    NG

    READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (FL AND FR DOOR COURTESY) Click here

    OK

  2. INSPECT STEERING LOCK ECU


    1. Move the shift lever to P.*


      • *: for Automatic Transmission

    2. A01XMKAE02
      Text in Illustration
      *a

      Component with harness connected

      (Steering Lock ECU)

      Measure the resistance and voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      G35-1 (GND) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      G35-3 (IGE) - G35-1 (GND) Steering lock motor operating immediately after turning engine switch from off to on (IG) Below 1 V
      G35-3 (IGE) - G35-1 (GND) Steering lock motor not operating 11 to 14 V

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STEERING LOCK ECU - POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU)


    1. Disconnect the G51 power management control ECU connector.

    2. Disconnect the G35 steering lock ECU connector.

    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      G35-3 (IGE) - G51-8 (SLR+) Always Below 1 Ω
      G35-3 (IGE) or G51-8 (SLR+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      NG A
      OK for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column B
      for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column C

    A

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    B

    REPLACE STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (STEERING LOCK ECU) Click here

    C

    REPLACE STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (STEERING LOCK ECU) Click here

  4. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (FL AND FR DOOR COURTESY)


    1. Use the Data List to check if the driver side door courtesy switch is functioning properly.

      Main Body
      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      FL Door Courtesy Front door courtesy switch LH/ON or OFF

      ON: Front door courtesy switch LH on

      OFF: Front door courtesy switch LH off

      		 -
      FR Door Courtesy Front door courtesy switch RH/ON or OFF

      ON: Front door courtesy switch RH on

      OFF: Front door courtesy switch RH off

      		 -
      OK
      Driver side door courtesy switch is functioning properly.

    NG

    GO TO LIGHTING SYSTEM (DOOR COURTESY SWITCH CIRCUIT) Click here

    OK

  5. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (S CODE CHECK)


    1. Use the Data List to check if the S code certification is functioning properly.

      Entry&Start
      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      S Code Check S code certification result/NG or OK

      OK: S code certification result normal

      NG: S code certification result abnormal

      		 -
      OK
      OK is displayed on the intelligent tester.

    NG

    REPLACE ID CODE BOX Click here

    OK

  6. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (L CODE CHECK)


    1. Use the Data List to check if the L code certification is functioning properly.

      Entry&Start
      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      L Code Check L code certification result/NG or OK

      OK: L code certification result normal

      NG: L code certification result abnormal

      		 -
      OK
      OK is displayed on the intelligent tester.

    NG

    REPLACE ID CODE BOX Click here

    OK

  7. REPLACE STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (STEERING LOCK ECU)


    1. Replace the steering lock actuator assembly (steering lock ECU) (See page for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column, Click here for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column).


    NEXT

  8. CHECK STEERING LOCK RELEASE OPERATION


    1. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    2. Operate the steering wheel and check the steering lock condition.

      OK
      Steering lock is released.

    OK

    END (STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (STEERING LOCK ECU) IS DEFECTIVE)

    NG

    REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU

  9. REPLACE ID CODE BOX


    1. Replace the ID code box.


    NEXT

  10. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (S CODE CHECK)


    1. Use the Data List to check if the S code certification is functioning properly.

      Entry&Start
      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      S Code Check S code certification result/NG or OK

      OK: S code certification result normal

      NG: S code certification result abnormal

      		 -
      OK
      OK is displayed on the intelligent tester.

    OK

    END (ID CODE BOX IS DEFECTIVE)

    NG

    REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU

  11. REPLACE ID CODE BOX


    1. Replace the ID code box.


    NEXT

  12. READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (L CODE CHECK)


    1. Use the Data List to check if the L code certification is functioning properly.

      Entry&Start
      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      L Code Check L code certification result/NG or OK

      OK: L code certification result normal

      NG: L code certification result abnormal

      		 -
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      OK is displayed on the intelligent tester. A
      NG is displayed on the intelligent tester. for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column B
      for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column C

    A

    END (ID CODE BOX IS DEFECTIVE)

    B

    REPLACE STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (STEERING LOCK ECU) Click here

    C

    REPLACE STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (STEERING LOCK ECU) Click here