STEERING LOCK SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Tech Tips


  • Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.

  • Inspect the fuses and relays related to this system before inspecting the suspected areas below.

Steering Lock System
Symptom Suspected Area See page
Steering wheel cannot be unlocked (the engine cannot be started). Check for operation in the entry and start system (for start function).

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Check that the "Lock/Unlock Receive" item in the Data List of the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) displays YES within 10 seconds after starting the engine. (If it displays NO, see "No steering unlock command" in this table.)

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Steering lock motor drive power circuit

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Unlock position sensor signal circuit

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Steering lock ECU power source circuit

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Replace the steering lock actuator assembly (steering lock ECU).

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Steering wheel cannot unlock (no steering unlock command). Check that the S Code Check item in the Data List of the certification ECU displays OK. If it displays NG, replace the ID code box.

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Check that the L Code Check item in the Data List of the certification ECU displays OK. If it displays NG, replace the ID code box.

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Replace the steering lock actuator assembly (steering lock ECU).

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Steering wheel cannot lock. Check for operation in the entry and start system (for start function).

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Check for DTCs in the engine immobiliser system.

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With the engine switch off and the shift lever in P, open and close the driver door. After that, check that the Lock/Unlock Receive item in the Data List of the certification ECU displays YES within 10 seconds. If it displays NO, see "No steering lock" command in this table.

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Steering lock motor drive power circuit

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Steering lock ECU power source circuit

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Replace the steering lock actuator assembly (steering lock ECU).

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Steering wheel cannot lock (no steering lock command). Courtesy light switch circuit

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Check that the S Code Check item in the Data List of the certification ECU displays OK. If it displays NG, replace the ID code box.

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Check that the L Code Check item in the Data List of the certification ECU displays OK. If it displays NG, replace the ID code box.

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Replace the steering lock actuator assembly (steering lock ECU).

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Replace the certification ECU. -