Diagnosis Procedure
- CHECK 4WAS FRONT CONTROL UNIT (1)
With CONSULT-III
- Start the engine.CAUTION: Stop the vehicle.
- Check "THERM TEMP" on "DATA MONITOR" of 4WAS front control unit.
- Steer the steering wheel 360° leftward slowly and then steer 360° rightward. Return the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position. Repeat the same service for 3 minutes.
- Check "THERM TEMP" on "DATA MONITOR" of 4WAS front control unit.
Is DATA MONITOR value difference between before and after the service 3° or less?
YES: Replace 4WAS front control unit. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
NO: GO TO 2.
- Start the engine.
- CHECK 4WAS FRONT CONTROL UNIT (2)
With CONSULT-III
- Start the engine.CAUTION: Stop the vehicle.
- Check "THERM TEMP" item on "DATA MONITOR" of 4WAS front control unit.
- Steer the steering wheel 360° leftward slowly and then steer 360° rightward. Return the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position. Repeat the same service for 3 minutes.
- Check "THERM TEMP" item on "DATA MONITOR" of 4WAS front control unit.
MONITOR ITEM CONDITION CHARTMonitor item Condition Display value THERM TEMP Engine running (idling) -40 - 100°C Is the inspection result normal?
YES: GO TO 3.
NO: Replace 4WAS front control unit. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Start the engine.
- CHECK INFORMATION
- Check that any item below is applicable when malfunction occurs.
- Entering and exiting the garage (Frequent steering)
- When steering the steering wheel for a long time
Is the item applicable?
YES: 4WAS system protection function mode (overheat protection)(4WAS system temporary stop)
NO: Replace 4WAS front
Control unit. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".