VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM CALIBRATION

Note

Use this procedure to center the steering wheel if:


  • The steering actuator assembly has been replaced.

  • The VGRS ECU (front steering control ECU) has been replaced.

  • The steering column assembly or steering intermediate shaft has been disconnected.

  • The front wheel alignment has been adjusted.

  • The steering wheel is still off-center after completing the steering sensor initialization.


  1. VGRS SYSTEM CALIBRATION PROCEDURE (WHEN USING SST CHECK WIRE)


    1. FACE TIRES STRAIGHT AHEAD

      Note

      Drive the vehicle to confirm that the steering wheel is centered.


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    2. CHECK DTC


      1. Check for DTCs Click here.

        Result
        Result Proceed to
        DTC C1591/51 is not output A
        DTC C1591/51 is output B

        B
        A
    3. PERFORM ACTUATOR ANGLE INITIALIZATION

      Note

      If the procedures from *1 to *2 are not completed within 1 minute, or if errors are made during these procedures, perform initialization again from the beginning.


      1. Turn the power switch off.

      2. A01FQ3KE16
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        *a Front view of DLC3

        Using SST, connect terminals 12 (TS) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.*1

        SST
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      3. Turn the power switch on (READY).

      4. Center the steering wheel.

      5. Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.

      6. Disconnect SST from terminal 12 (TS) of the DLC3 and turn the steering wheel to the left 180° or more.

      7. Connect SST to terminal 12 (TS) of the DLC3.

      8. Disconnect SST from terminal 13 (TC) of the DLC3 and turn the steering wheel to the right 180° or more.

      9. Connect SST to terminal 13 (TC) of the DLC3.*2

        Tech Tips

        If the master warning light comes on, DTC C1591/51 is stored.

      10. Disconnect SST from the DLC3.

      11. Turn the power switch off.


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    4. FACE TIRES STRAIGHT AHEAD


      1. Confirm that the steering wheel is centered when facing the tires straight ahead.

        Note

        Drive the vehicle to confirm that the steering wheel is centered.

        Result
        Result Proceed to
        Steering wheel is off-center A
        Steering wheel is centered B

        B
        A
    5. UNLOCK STEERING ACTUATOR

      Note

      Unlock the steering actuator with the vehicle stopped.


      1. Turn the power switch off.

      2. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

      3. A01FRWBE03
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        *a

        Rear view of wire harness connector

        (to Steering Actuator Assembly)

        Disconnect the steering actuator assembly connector.

      4. Connect a jumper wire from terminal 7 (LV+) of the steering actuator assembly to the positive (+) 12 V battery terminal and another jumper wire from terminal 16 (LG+) of the steering actuator assembly to the negative (-) 12 V battery terminal.

        Note

        Do not apply voltage for more than 3 minutes.


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    6. STEERING CENTER ADJUSTMENT


      1. Center the steering wheel.

        Note

        If the centering of the spiral cable sub-assembly was not confirmed when the steering wheel was installed, confirm the centering of the spiral cable Click here.


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    7. LOCK STEERING ACTUATOR


      1. Disconnect the positive (+) and negative (-) 12 V battery jumper wires from the steering actuator assembly.

      2. Connect the connector to the steering actuator assembly.

      3. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

      4. Turn the steering wheel approximately 3° to the left and right. Confirm that the reaction force can be felt.

        Note

        Perform these procedures with the power switch off.


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    8. ADJUST ACTUATOR ANGLE

      Tech Tips

      Activating and ending test mode completes the actuator angle adjustment.


      1. Make sure the power switch is off.

        Note

        Do not touch the steering wheel during these procedures.

      2. A01FQ3KE15
        Text in Illustration
        *a Front view of DLC3

        Using SST, connect terminals 12 (TS) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.

        SST
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      3. Turn the power switch on (IG).

      4. Confirm that "VGRS Test Mode" is displayed on the multi-information display when test mode is activated.

        Tech Tips

        Wait approximately 5 seconds.

      5. Turn the power switch off.

      6. Disconnect SST from terminals 12 (TS) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.

      7. Turn the power switch on (IG) again.


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    9. CHECK MASTER WARNING LIGHT


      1. Confirm that the master warning light is off.

      2. Turn the power switch off, and then on (IG).

      3. Confirm that the master warning light is operating normally.


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    10. CHECK STEERING WHEEL OPERATION


      1. Turn the power switch on (READY).

      2. Perform the steering sensor initialization Click here.

      3. Drive the vehicle and confirm that the steering wheel is centered.


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  2. VGRS SYSTEM CALIBRATION PROCEDURE (WHEN USING GTS)


    1. FACE TIRES STRAIGHT AHEAD

      Note

      Drive the vehicle to confirm that the steering wheel is centered.


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    2. PERFORM VGRS SYSTEM CALIBRATION


      1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

      2. Turn the power switch on (IG).

      3. Turn the GTS on.

      4. Enter the following menus: Chassis / VGRS / Utility / Steering Angle Adjust.

      5. According to the display on the GTS, perform calibration.


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    3. CHECK MASTER WARNING LIGHT


      1. Confirm that the master warning light is off.

      2. Turn the power switch off.

      3. Disconnect the GTS from the DLC3.

      4. Turn the power switch on (IG).

      5. Confirm that the master warning light is operating normally.


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    4. CHECK STEERING WHEEL OPERATION


      1. Turn the power switch on (READY).

      2. Perform the steering sensor initialization Click here.

      3. Drive the vehicle and confirm that the steering wheel is centered.


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