Steering Wheel Vibrates or Abnormal Noise is Heard from Steering Wheel

STEERING COLUMN: VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM: Steering Wheel Vibrates or Abnormal Noise is Heard from Steering Wheel

Steering Wheel Vibrates or Abnormal Noise is Heard from Steering Wheel

INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT: Check that no DTC is output for the VGRS system, electronically controlled brake system, and ABS system.

PROCEDURE

1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CONDITION
(a) Turn the engine switch on (IG).
(b) Check for abnormal noise or vibration while turning the steering wheel.
OK:
No abnormal noise or vibration.
NOTE:
DTC C15A5/65 is stored when the engine switch is turned on (IG) with the connector disconnected from the steering control ECU. Clear the DTC after this check.

NG -- REPLACE STEERING ACTUATOR
OK -- Continue to next step.

2. REPAIR OR REPLACE POWER STEERING SYSTEM
(a) Repair or replace the power steering system Power Steering System.
NEXT -- CHECK DTC OF VGRS SYSTEM