STEERING LOCK SYSTEM Unable to Lock Steering Wheel

DESCRIPTION

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

When the steering lock is operating, the steering may not lock when the lock bar is not aligned with the lock hole of the steering column. In this case, the steering 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.

Related Data List and Active Test Items
Problem Symptom Data List Item Active Test Item
Unable to lock steering wheel

    Main Body

  • FL Door Courtesy

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WIRING DIAGRAM

A011WDME03

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Note

  • When using the Techstream with the power switch off, perform either of the following: 1) Turn a courtesy light switch on and off at intervals of 1.5 seconds or less until communication between the Techstream and vehicle begins, or 2) connect the Techstream to the vehicle, select the vehicle type under manual mode, and then enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Smart Key / Trouble Codes.

  • Perform either of the following operations to lock/unlock the steering:

    • To unlock the steering, carry the key and turn the power switch on (ACC) or on (IG) with the shift lever in P.

    • To lock the steering, turn the power switch off with the shift lever in P, and then open a door.

  • Make sure that no DTCs are output. If any DTCs are output, proceed to the Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart Click here.

  • The steering lock system uses LIN communication. First perform the inspections in "How to Proceed with Troubleshooting" to confirm that there are no communication malfunctions before proceeding with troubleshooting Click here.

  • When replacing the steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator assembly) or certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly), registration must be performed Click here.

  • After performing repairs, confirm that the problem does not occur.

  • Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following inspection procedure.

  • When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

PROCEDURE

  1. CHECK DTC (ALL)

    1. Using the Techstream, confirm the output of DTCs for all systems.

      OK
      No DTCs are output.

      Note

      • When using the Techstream with the power switch off, perform either of the following: 1) Turn a courtesy light switch on and off at intervals of 1.5 seconds or less until communication between the Techstream and vehicle begins, or 2) connect the Techstream to the vehicle, select the vehicle type under manual mode, and then enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Smart Key / Trouble Codes.

      • Make sure that no DTCs are output. If any DTCs are output, proceed to Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart Click here.

    NG

    REPAIR CIRCUITS INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTCS

    OK

  2. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (LOCK REQUEST RECEIVE)

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

      Smart Key
      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Lock Request Receive

      Reception state of steering lock request signal by certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) / OK or NG

      Tech Tips

      • The reception state is maintained for 10 seconds.

      • When 10 seconds or more elapse after receiving the signal, the item changes to "NG".

      OK: Within 10 seconds of opening any door with power switch off and shift lever in P

      NG: Except above

      		 If this item does not change to "OK" even though the steering lock conditions are met, the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) may be malfunctioning.
      OK
      The certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) receives a lock request signal within 10 seconds of turning the power switch from on (IG) to off and opening a door with the shift lever in P, and OK is displayed on the Techstream screen.
    NG

    READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (FL DOOR COURTESY) Click here

    OK

  3. INSPECT STEERING LOCK ECU (MOTOR ACTIVATION COMMAND SIGNAL)

    1. Make sure that there is no looseness at the locking part and the connecting part of the connector.

    2. Disconnect the I24 steering lock ECU connector.

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

      A011YWFE42
      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      I24-1 (GND) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      Text in Illustration
      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Steering Lock ECU (Steering Lock Actuator Assembly))

    4. Reconnect the I24 steering lock ECU connector.

    5. Turn the power switch off, make sure that the steering is unlocked and move the shift lever to P.

    6. Check the signal waveform according to the condition(s) in the table below.

      A011XJ6E03
      Standard Frequency
      Item Content
      Tester Connection I24-3 (IGE) - I24-1 (GND)
      Tool Setting 2 V/DIV., 200 ms./DIV.
      Vehicle Condition Steering lock motor not operating → Steering lock motor operating → Steering lock motor not operating
      Text in Illustration
      *a

      Component with harness connected

      (Steering Lock ECU (Steering Lock Actuator Assembly))
      *b Steering lock motor not operating
      *c Steering lock motor operating

      Tech Tips

      • When taking measurements when the lock motor is stopped, it is not necessary to perform any operations.

      • In order to take measurements when the lock motor is operating, perform either of the following operations:

        • To unlock the steering, carry the key and turn the power switch on (ACC) or on (IG) with the shift lever in P.

        • To lock the steering, turn the power switch off with the shift lever in P, and then open a door.

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

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

    1. Make sure that there is no looseness at the locking part and the connecting part of the connectors.

    2. Disconnect the I24 steering lock ECU connector.

    3. Disconnect the I4 power management control ECU connector.

    4. Check for deformation and corrosion of the connector case and terminals.

      OK
      There is no deformation or corrosion of the connector case or terminals.

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      I24-3 (IGE) - I4-6 (SLR+) Always Below 1 Ω
      I24-3 (IGE) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      I4-6 (SLR+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

    REPLACE STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY Click here

  5. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (FL DOOR COURTESY)

    1. Using the Techstream, check the following main body ECU Data List item by opening and closing the driver door to confirm the state of the front door courtesy light switch assembly.

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

      ON: Front door LH closed

      OFF: Front door LH open

      		 If this item does not change according to the actual state of the driver door, there is a malfunction in the door courtesy light switch or a related part.
      OK
      The Data List item changes in accordance with the opening and closing of the driver door.
    NG

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

    OK

  6. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (L CODE CHECK)

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

      Smart Key
      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      L Code Check Verification result between certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) and steering lock ECU / OK or NG

      OK: Verification result normal

      NG: Verification result abnormal

      When a malfunction is present:

      • The ID code for the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) or steering lock ECU is not registered or the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) or steering lock ECU is malfunctioning.

      • The steering cannot be locked.

      • The steering cannot be unlocked (the hybrid control system cannot be started).
      OK
      OK is displayed on the Techstream.

      Tech Tips

      Reasons for verification failure:

      • The steering lock ECU or certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) is malfunctioning.

      • There is a problem with the communication between ECUs.

      • An ECU is replaced, but is not registered.

      • An ECU is replaced with an ECU which has a code already stored in it.

    NG

    REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) Click here

    OK

  7. REPLACE STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY

    1. Replace the steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator assembly) with a new one Click here.

    2. Perform the registration procedures Click here.

    3. Turn the power switch on (IG).

    4. Operate the steering wheel and check the steering condition.

      OK
      Steering is unlocked.
    NG

    REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY) Click here

    OK

    END

  8. REPLACE CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY)

    1. Replace the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) with a new one Click here.

    2. Perform the registration procedures Click here.

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

      Smart Key
      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      L Code Check Verification result between certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) and steering lock ECU / OK or NG

      OK: Verification result normal

      NG: Verification result abnormal

      When a malfunction is present:

      • The ID code for the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) or steering lock ECU is not registered or the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) or steering lock ECU is malfunctioning.

      • The steering cannot be locked.

      • The steering cannot be unlocked (the hybrid control system cannot be started).
      OK
      OK is displayed on the Techstream.
    NG

    REPLACE STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

    END