VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM > HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
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HINT:
Use the following procedures to troubleshoot the variable gear ratio steering system.
*: Use the intelligent tester.
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.
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3.CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*
a. Using the intelligent tester, check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally ( Click here for LHD, Click here for RHD).
Result
Result Proceed to
DTC is not output A
DTC is output (for LHD) B
DTC is output (for RHD) C
B.
GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE
CODE CHART) (Click here)
C.
GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE
CODE CHART) (Click here)
A
4.CHECK DTC*
a. Check for DTCs (Click here).
b. Clear the DTCs (Click here).
c. Recheck for DTCs (Click here).
i. Simulate the malfunction and check if the DTCs are output again ( Click here).
Result
Result
Proceed
to
DTC is output A
DTC is not output B
DTCs are not output, and the malfunction
cannot be simulated or checked.
C
B. GO TO STEP 9