PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
Symptom |
Suspected Area |
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Steering is heavy. |
Front tires (Improperly inflated, unevenly worn) |
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Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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Front suspension (Lower ball joint) |
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Power steering gear (for 2GR-FE) |
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Power steering gear (for 1AR-FE) |
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Steering column assembly |
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Torque sensor (Built into steering column assembly) |
- |
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Power steering motor |
- |
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Speed sensor |
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Skid control ECU (Built into brake actuator) |
- |
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Battery and power source system |
- |
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Power steering ECU power source voltage and relay |
- |
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Power steering ECU assembly |
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Poor return |
Front tires (Improperly inflated, unevenly worn) |
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Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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Steering column assembly |
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Power steering ECU assembly |
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Excessive free play |
Front tires (Improperly inflated, unevenly worn) |
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Front suspension (Lower ball joint) |
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Intermediate shaft, universal joint, sliding yoke (Worn) |
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Front wheel bearing (Worn) |
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Steering effort differs between right and left or is uneven. |
Rotation angle sensor initialization and torque sensor zero point calibration |
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Front tires (Improperly inflated, unevenly worn) |
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Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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Front suspension (Lower ball joint) |
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Power steering gear (for 2GR-FE) |
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Power steering gear (for 1AR-FE) |
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Torque sensor (Built into steering column assembly) |
- |
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Steering column assembly |
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Power steering motor |
- |
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Power steering ECU assembly |
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While driving, steering effort does not change in accordance with vehicle speed or the steering wheel does not return properly. |
Front suspension (Lower ball joint) |
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Speed sensor |
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Skid control ECU (Built into brake actuator) |
- |
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Combination meter |
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Torque sensor (Built into steering column assembly) |
- |
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Power steering motor |
- |
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Power steering gear (for 2GR-FE) |
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Power steering gear (for 1AR-FE) |
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Power steering ECU assembly |
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A knocking (or cranking) sound occurs when turning the steering wheel while power steering is operating. |
Front suspension (Lower ball joint) |
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Steering intermediate shaft |
- |
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Power steering gear (for 2GR-FE) |
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Power steering gear (for 1AR-FE) |
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Noise occurs when turning the steering wheel during low speed driving. |
Power steering gear (for 2GR-FE) |
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Power steering gear (for 1AR-FE) |
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Steering column assembly |
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Power steering ECU assembly |
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High-pitched sounds (squeaking) occur when turning the steering wheel slowly with the vehicle stopped. |
Power steering gear (for 2GR-FE) |
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Power steering gear (for 1AR-FE) |
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Power steering motor |
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The steering wheel vibrates and noise occurs when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock. |
Power steering gear (for 2GR-FE) |
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Power steering gear (for 1AR-FE) |
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Steering column assembly |
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PS warning light remains on. |
Proceed to PS warning light remains on |
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Actuator Check
ACTUATOR CHECK
1. ACTUATOR CHECK
(a) Start the engine and warm it up.
(b) Perform the indicator check (See page
).
(c) Press the "Recirculation/Fresh" switch to perform the actuator check.
HINT:
Be sure to perform the actuator check after ...
Room Oscillator does not Recognize Key
DESCRIPTION
If the room oscillator does not recognize a key, one of the following may be
the cause: 1) communication between the indoor electrical key oscillator (for front
floor) and key cannot be performed; 2) communication between the indoor electrical ...
Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT ENGINE SWITCH
(a) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection
Switch Condition
Specified Condition
7 (SS1) ...