VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM > Master Warning Light Malfunction
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DESCRIPTION
If the steering control ECU detects that the VGRS system has a malfunction, warning information is transmitted to the combination meter via CAN
communication.
The combination meter will turn the master warning light on based on this information.
Warning information is transmitted via the following route:
Steering control ECU → (CAN) → Network gateway ECU → (CAN) → Combination meter
Connecting terminals TC and CG of the DLC3 makes the master warning light blink and outputs DTCs.
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
Check that there is no problem in CAN communication before performing the following procedure.
If there are any problems in CAN communication, first troubleshoot them and then proceed to the troubleshooting below.
1.CHECK BATTERY
a. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage:
Tester Connection Condition
Specified
Condition
Positive (+) battery
terminal - negative (-)
battery terminal
Always 11 to 14 V
NG RECHARGE OR REPLACE BATTERY
OK
2.PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (COMBINATION METER)
a. Select the Active Test, use the intelligent tester to generate a control command, and then check that the master warning light turns on/off.
Combination Meter:
Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
Master Warning Master warning light OFF/ON Confirm that the vehicle is stopped and the engine is running
OK:
Indicator light turns on/off.
Result