POWER STEERING SYSTEM HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

DTC Code DTC Name
HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use these procedures to troubleshoot the power steering system.

  • *: Use the GTS.

PROCEDURE


  1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

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  2. INSPECT AUXILIARY BATTERY VOLTAGE

    Standard voltage
    11 to 14 V

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

    Result
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  3. CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA*

    Tech Tips

    Refer to Clear DTCs.

    Click here

    Result
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  4. PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION

    Result
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    Symptom does not occur A
    Symptom occurs B

    B

    GO TO STEP 10 Click here

    A

  5. SYMPTOM SIMULATION

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  6. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*


    1. Check for DTCs.

      Click here

      Result
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      CAN communication system DTC is not output A
      CAN communication system DTC is output B

      Tech Tips


      • If any CAN communication system DTCs are output, perform troubleshooting on the CAN communication system first.

      • If communication to the power steering ECU cannot be established through the GTS, inspect terminals CANH and CANL of the DLC3 and the power steering ECU, and the IG circuit of the power steering ECU.


    B

    PROCEED TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING) Click here

    A

  7. CHECK FOR DTC*


    1. Check for DTCs.

      Click here

      Tech Tips

      Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart when any DTCs are output.

      Click here

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

    B

    GO TO STEP 10 Click here

    A

  8. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE


    1. Refer to Problem Symptoms Table.

      Click here

      Result
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      Fault is not listed in problem symptoms table A
      Fault is listed in problem symptoms table B

    B

    GO TO STEP 10 Click here

    A

  9. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*


    1. Refer to Terminals of ECU.

      Click here

    2. Refer to Data List/Active Test.

      Click here

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  10. REPAIR OR REPLACE

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  11. CONFIRMATION TEST

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