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Inspection Procedure

  1. CHECK DTC 
    1. Clear the DTC (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).
    2. Turn the engine switch off.
    3. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and check that no CAN communication system DTC is output.
    4. Start the engine.
    5. Drive the vehicle and turn the steering wheel to the right and left at a speed of 24 mph (35 km/h) and check if brake control system DTC (C1231/31) and/or a CAN communication system DTC are output (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).

    Result 

    DTC OUTPUT RESULT

    Result Proceed to
    Neither a CAN communication system DTC nor brake control system DTC (C1231/31) is output A
    CAN communication system DTC is output B
    Brake control system DTC (C1231/31) is output C

    HINT:

    When DTCs indicating a CAN communication system malfunction are output, repair the CAN communication system before repairing each corresponding sensor.

    B: REPAIR CIRCUITS INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTCS (CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM) 

    C: REPAIR CIRCUITS INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTCS (BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM) 

    A: Go To Next Step 

  2. INSPECT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    2. Start the engine.
    3. Drive the vehicle at a speed of 24 mph (35 km/h) or more for approximately 5 seconds.

      HINT:

      The 4WD control ECU acquires steering angle sensor zero point every time the engine switch is turned on (IG) and vehicle is driven at 24 mph (35 km/h) or more for approximately 5 seconds. The ECU stores the previous zero point.

    4. Select the "DATA LIST" on the intelligent tester (See DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST  ).

      DATA LIST: 4WD 

      DATA LIST REFERENCE (4WD)

      Item Measurement Item/Range (Display) Normal Condition
      STEERING ANGLE Steering Angle Value/ Left: -3276.8 deg
      Min.: -3276.8 deg Center: Approx. 0 deg
      Max.: 3276.7 deg Right: 3276.7 deg
    5. Check that the steering angle sensor value changes in accordance with the steering wheel movement.

    HINT:

    Steering sensor value displayed on the intelligent tester is as follows:

    • The steering wheel is centered: approximately 0 deg.
    • The steering wheel is fully turned to left: -3276.8 deg.
    • The steering wheel is fully turned to light: 3276.8 deg.

    Standard: 

    The steering angle sensor value changes in accordance with the steering wheel movement. 

    NG: Go to step   3 

    OK: REPLACE 4WD CONTROL ECU 

  3. INSPECT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (STEERING ANGLE SENSOR POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT) 
    1. Disconnect the steering angle sensor connector.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in VOLTAGE SPECIFIED CONDITION TABLE  .

    Standard voltage 

    VOLTAGE SPECIFIED CONDITION TABLE

    Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
    J23-1 (IG) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) 10 to 14 V
    Fig 1: Identifying IG Connector Terminal
    G04046723Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (IG CIRCUIT) 

    OK: Go To Next Step 

  4. INSPECT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (STEERING ANGLE SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT) 
  1. Turn the engine switch off.
  2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in RESISTANCE SPECIFIED CONDITION TABLE  .

Standard resistance 

RESISTANCE SPECIFIED CONDITION TABLE

Tester Connection Specified Condition
J23-2 (ESS) - Body ground  Below 1 ohms 
Fig 2: Identifying ESS Connector Terminal
G04046724Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

Result 

RESULT

Result Proceed to
OK A
OK (When troubleshooting in accordance with the PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE  ) B
NG C

B: PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

C: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (ESS CIRCUIT) 

A: REPLACE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR