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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Purge Valve
Components
COMPONENTS
ILLUSTRATION
Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT NO. 1 VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE ASSEMBLY
(a) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Te ...
Diagnosis System
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM
1. DESCRIPTION
(a) Diagnostic System
When troubleshooting a vehicle with a diagnostic system, the only difference
from the usual troubleshooting procedure is connecting the Techstream to the vehicle
and reading various data output from ...
Inspection
INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT TRANSMISSION OIL CLEANER MAGNET
(a) Use the removed transmission oil cleaner magnets to collect any steel
chips. Examine the chips and particles in the automatic transaxle oil pan
sub-assembly and on the tr ...