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Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK 4WAS FRONT CONTROL UNIT (1) 

    With CONSULT 

    1. Start the engine.
      CAUTION: Never drive the vehicle.
    2. Check "THERM TEMP" on "DATA MONITOR" for "4WAS(FRONT)".
    3. 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.
    4. Check "THERM TEMP" on "DATA MONITOR" for "4WAS(FRONT)".

      Is DATA MONITOR value difference between before and after the service 3° or less? 

      YES: Replace 4WAS front control unit. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

      NO: GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK 4WAS FRONT CONTROL UNIT (2) 

    With CONSULT 

    1. Start the engine.
      CAUTION: Never drive the vehicle.
    2. Check "THERM TEMP" item on "DATA MONITOR" for "4WAS(FRONT)".
    3. 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.
    4. Check "THERM TEMP" item on "DATA MONITOR" for "4WAS(FRONT)".
      Monitor 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 "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

  3. 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 "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".