How to Proceed With Troubleshooting

POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

HINT
* Use these procedures to troubleshoot the power steering system.
* *: Use the Techstream.

1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

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 to the next step.

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

3. CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA*

HINT
Refer to DTC Check / Clear Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

4. PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION

Result:





B -- Go to step 6
A -- Continue to next step.

5. SYMPTOM SIMULATION

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

6. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*

(a) Check for DTCs Diagnosis System.

Result:





HINT
* If any CAN communication system DTCs are output, perform troubleshooting on the CAN communication system first.
* If communication to the power steering ECU assembly cannot be established through the Techstream, inspect terminals CANH and CANL of the DLC3 and the power steering ECU assembly, and the IG circuit of the power steering ECU assembly.

B -- PROCEED TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM How to Proceed With Troubleshooting
A -- Continue to next step.

7. CHECK FOR DTC*

(a) Check for DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

HINT
Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart when any DTCs are output Power Steering System.

Result:





B -- Go to step 10
A -- Continue to next step.

8. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

(a) Refer to Problem Symptoms Table Power Steering System.

Result:





B -- Go to step 10
A -- Continue to next step.

9. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*

(a) Refer to Terminals of ECU Pinout Values and Diagnostic Parameters.

(b) Refer to Data List / Active Test Data List / Active Test.

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

10. REPAIR OR REPLACE

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

11. CONFIRMATION TEST

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