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

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2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE

Standard voltage:

11 to 14 V

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

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

3. CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA*

(a) Refer to DTC Check/Clear Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

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4. PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION

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5. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*

(a) Refer to DTC output for the CAN communication system Diagnosis System.

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HINT
* When any CAN communication system DTCs are output, perform troubleshooting on the CAN communication system first.
* When communication to the power steering ECU is not established through the Techstream, 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
A -- Continue to next step.

6. CHECK DTC*

(a) Refer to DTC Check/Clear Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

Result





B -- Go to step 9
A -- Continue to next step.

7. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

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

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B -- Go to step 9
A -- Continue to next step.

8. 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.

9. REPAIR OR REPLACE

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

10. CONFIRMATION TEST

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