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Problem Symptoms Table

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus LS 600hL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT

Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary

Steering lock system 

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART

Symptom Suspected Area See
Steering wheel cannot unlock (hybrid control system cannot start) Steering lock actuator assembly (steering lock ECU) PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 
Main body ECU TERMINALS OF ECU
Certification ECU TERMINALS OF ECU
Smart access system with push-button start HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Steering lock motor drive power circuit STEERING LOCK MOTOR DRIVE POWER CIRCUIT 
Unlock position sensor signal circuit UNLOCK POSITION SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT 
Power source circuit POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT 
Steering wheel cannot unlock (after connecting intelligent tester or Techstream to DLC3, power switch ON (IG), Data List certification ECUs item Lock/Unlock Receive data is read, and steering lock command reception records display is NO) Main body ECU TERMINALS OF ECU
Certification ECU TERMINALS OF ECU
ID code box TERMINALS OF ECU
LIN communication line HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Smart access system with push-button start HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Steering wheel cannot lock Steering lock actuator assembly (steering lock ECU) PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 
Main body ECU TERMINALS OF ECU
Certification ECU TERMINALS OF ECU
Smart access system with push-button start HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Steering lock motor drive power circuit STEERING LOCK MOTOR DRIVE POWER CIRCUIT 
Power source circuit POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT 
Steering wheel cannot lock (after connecting intelligent tester or Techstream to DLC3, power switch ON (IG), Data List certification ECUs item Lock/Unlock Receive data is read, and steering lock command reception records display is NO) Main body ECU TERMINALS OF ECU
Certification ECU TERMINALS OF ECU
ID code box TERMINALS OF ECU
LIN communication line HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Smart access system with push-button start HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING