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ECU Malfunction - Variable Gear Ratio Steering System






STEERING COLUMN: VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM: C15B1/71-C15B3/73: ECU Malfunction
C15B3/73 - ECU Malfunction

DESCRIPTION

If the steering control ECU detects an internal malfunction, it will turn the master warning light on, store these DTCs, and stop VGRS operation.





INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

1. REPLACE STEERING CONTROL ECU

(a) Replace steering control ECU Removal.

NEXT -- END






STEERING COLUMN: VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM: C15B4/71: ECU Malfunction
C15B4/71 - ECU Malfunction

DESCRIPTION

If the steering control ECU detects an internal malfunction, it will turn the master warning light on, store DTCs C15B4/71, and stop VGRS operation.





INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

1. CHECK MASTER WARNING LIGHT

(a) Check the conditions under which the master warning light comes on.

Result:

The engine stalled, battery voltage is too low, or the steering control ECU connector is disconnected.

NG -- REPLACE STEERING CONTROL ECU Removal
OK -- Continue to next step.

2. CLEAR DTC

(a) Clear the DTCs Variable Gear Ratio Steering System.

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

3. PERFORM VGRS SYSTEM CALIBRATION

(a) Perform VGRS system calibration Calibration.

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

4. CHECK DTC

(a) Check for DTCs Variable Gear Ratio Steering System.

Result:





NG -- REPLACE STEERING CONTROL ECU Removal

OK -- END