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Problem Symptoms Table

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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

Symptom Suspected Area See
Steering wheel cannot unlock (engine cannot start). Smart access system with push-button start Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Main body ECU Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU
Certification ECU Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU
Power source circuit Refer to Power Source Circuit
Steering lock motor drive power circuit Refer to Steering Lock Motor Drive Power Circuit
Steering lock actuator (Steering lock ECU) Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU 
Unlock position sensor signal circuit Refer to Unlock Position Sensor Signal Circuit
Refer to "Unable to Unlock steering Wheel". Refer to Unable to Unlock Steering Wheel
Steering wheel cannot unlock (after connecting Techstream to DLC3, starting engine, Data List certification ECUs item Lock/Unlock Receive data is read, and steering lock command reception records display is NO). Smart access system with push-button start Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Main body ECU Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU
Certification ECU Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU
ID code box -
LIN communication line Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Steering wheel cannot lock. Smart access system with push-button start Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Main body ECU Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU
Certification ECU Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU
Power source circuit Refer to Power Source Circuit
Steering lock motor drive power circuit Refer to Steering Lock Motor Drive Power Circuit
Steering lock actuator (Steering lock ECU) Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU 
Steering wheel cannot lock (after connecting Techstream to DLC3, starting engine, Data List certification ECUs item Lock/Unlock Receive data is read, and steering lock command reception records display is NO). Smart access system with push-button start Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Main body ECU Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU
Certification ECU Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU
ID code box -
LIN communication line Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING