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Data List / Active Test [09/2015 - ]

HINT: 

Using Techstream to read the Data List allows the values or states of switches, sensor, actuators and other items to be read without removing any parts. This non-intrusive inspection can be very useful because intermittent conditions or signals may by discovered before parts or wiring is disturbed. Reading the Data List information early in troubleshooting is one way to save diagnostic time.

NOTE:

In the table below, the values listed under "Normal Condition" are reference values. Do not depend solely on these reference values when deciding whether a part is faulty or not.

  1. READ DATA LIST 
    1. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the tester on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Chassis / VGRS / Data List /
    5. According to the display on tester, read the "Data List".
      VGRS:

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Vehicle Speed(Vsc ECU) Vehicle speed (Skid control ECU)/
      Min.: 0 km/h, Max.: 255 km/h      		 Actual vehicle speed (Speed indicated on speedometer) -
      Engine ReVolution(Rpm) Engine revolution (rpm)/
      Und300 or Ovr300      		 Engine is stopped: Below 300 rpm
      Engine is running: 300 rpm or higher      		 -
      Mtr Power Source Cur. Motor power source actual current/
      Min.: 0.0 A, Max.: 127.5 A      		 Steering wheel is not turned: Below 1 A
      Steering wheel is turned: 1 A or higher      		 -
      PIGPower Source Volt PIG power source voltage/
      Min.: 0.0 V, Max.: 25.5 V      		 Engine switch on (IG) (Engine stopped): 9 to 16 V
      Engine switch off: 0 V      		 -
      IGPower Source Volt IG power source voltage/
      Min.: 0.0 V, Max.: 25.5 V      		 Engine switch on (IG) (Engine stopped): 9 to 16 V
      Engine switch off: 0 V      		 -
      Terminal Voltage U Terminal voltage U/
      Min.: 0.0 V, Max.: 25.5 V      		 VGRS system operating: 0 to 16 V
      VGRS system not operating: 0 V      		 Turning the steering wheel changes the value (with the engine running and the VGRS system operating)
      Terminal Voltage V Terminal voltage V/
      Min.: 0.0 V, Max.: 25.5 V      		 VGRS system operating: 0 to 16 V
      VGRS system not operating: 0 V      		 Turning the steering wheel changes the value (with the engine running and the VGRS system operating)
      Terminal Voltage W Terminal voltage W/
      Min.: 0.0 V, Max.: 25.5 V      		 VGRS system operating: 0 to 16 V
      VGRS system not operating: 0 V      		 Turning the steering wheel changes the value (with the engine running and the VGRS system operating)
      Lock Motor Output Volt Lock motor output voltage/
      Min.: 0.0 V, Max.: 25.5 V      		 Engine switch on (IG) (Engine stopped): 9 to 16 V
      Engine switch off: 0 V      		 -
      Thermistor Temperature Thermistor temperature/
      Min.: -50°C, Max.: 205°C      		 - -
      Command Value Duty Command value DUTY for PVM control/
      Min.: 0%, Max.: 100%      		 VGRS system operating: 0 to 100%
      VGRS system not operating: 0%      		 -
      Actuator Lock Duty Val Command value DUTY for actuator lock control/
      Min.: 0%, Max.: 100%      		 Engine switch on (IG): Below 10% -
      Straight Angle Valid Flag*1 Straight steering angle valid flag/
      Valid or Inval      		 Steering angle sensor zero point calibrating: Valid
      Steering angle sensor zero point not calibrating: Inval      		 -
      Actuator Estimate Temp Actuator estimation temperature/
      Min.: -50°C, Max.: 205°C      		 - -
      Motor Overheat Record*2 Record of continuous overheat preventive control/
      Rec or Unrec      		 Rec or Unrec -
      Motor Lo Power Record*2 Record of low motor power source voltage/
      Rec or Unrec      		 Rec or Unrec -
      Motor Overload Record*2 Record of high motor power source voltage/
      Rec or Unrec      		 Rec or Unrec -
      The Number of DTCs The number of DTCs/
      Max.: 0, Min.: 255      		 0 to 255 -
      Test Mode Status Test mode status/
      Normal or Test      		 Normal mode status: Normal mode
      Test mode status: Test mode      		 -
      Steering Mode Driving mode select switch position/
      Sports or Normal      		 Driving mode select switch position is SPORT S+: Sports
      Driving mode select switch position is except SPORT S+: Normal      		 -
      Elec Angle Position Deep-slot electric angle position recorded when actuator angle neutral point adjustment completed normally/
      Min.: 0.00°, Max.: 360.00°      		 - -
      Resolver Offset(SIN) Resolver offset (SIN)/
      Min.: 0.0 V, Max.: 25.5 V      		 Steering wheel is turned: 0 to 16 V
      Steering wheel is not turned: 0 V      		 -
      Resolver Offset(COS) Resolver offset (COS)/
      Min.: 0.0 V, Max.: 25.5 V      		 Steering wheel is turned: 0 to 16 V
      Steering wheel is not turned: 0 V      		 -
      Motor Current U Motor current U/
      Min.: -63.0 A, Max.: 64.5 A      		 Steering wheel is turned: 0 to 64.5 A
      Steering wheel is not turned: 0 A      		 -
      Motor Current V Motor current V/
      Min.: -63.0 A, Max.: 64.5 A      		 Steering wheel is turned: 0 to 64.5 A
      Steering wheel is not turned: 0 A      		 -
      Motor Current W Motor current W/
      Min.: -63.0 A, Max.: 64.5 A      		 Steering wheel is turned: 0 to 64.5 A
      Steering wheel is not turned: 0 A      		 -
      Motor Voltage Motor voltage/
      Min.: 0.0 V, Max.: 51.0 V      		 VGRS system operating: 9 to 16 V
      VGRS system not operating: 0 V      		 -
      Steering Pos1 Steering position/
      Min.: -2047.0000 deg, Max.: 2048.9375 deg      		 Steering wheel is turned to right: Display value changes in negative direction
      Steering wheel is turned to left: Display value changes in positive direction      		 -
      Steering Pos2 Steering position/
      Min.: -49150.5 deg, Max.: 49152.0 deg      		 Steering wheel is turned to right: Display value changes in negative direction
      Steering wheel is turned to left: Display value changes in positive direction      		 -
      Actuator Position Actuator position/
      Min.: -2047.0000 deg, Max.: 2048.9375 deg      		 Steering wheel is turned: -2047 to 2048.94 deg. -
      Steering Angle Velocity Steering angle velocity/
      Min.: -2047.0000 deg/s, Max.: 2048.9375 deg/s      		 Steering wheel is turned to right: Display value changes in negative direction
      Steering wheel is turned to left: Display value changes in positive direction      		 -
      Actuator Target Angle1 Actuator target angle 1/
      Min.: -2047.0000 deg, Max.: 2048.9375 deg      		 Steering wheel is turned: -2047 to 2048.94 deg. -
      Actuator Target Angle2 Actuator target angle 2/
      Min.: -2047.0000 deg, Max.: 2048.9375 deg      		 Steering wheel is turned: -2047 to 2048.94 deg. -
      Actuator ReVolution Spd Actuator revolution speed/
      Min.: -2047.0000 deg/s, Max.: 2048.9375 deg/s      		 Steering wheel is turned to right: Display value changes in negative direction
      Steering wheel is turned to left: Display value changes in positive direction      		 -
      Actuator Deviation Ang Actuator deviation angle./
      Min.: -32.0000 rad, Max.: 32.0000 rad      		 VGRS system operating: -32 to 32 rad. -
      Mode State Mode state/
      00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 06, 07, 08, 09, 0A, 0B, 0C, 0D, 0E, 0F or 10      		 - -
      NOTE:

      *1: This data must be "Valid" before proceeding with any steering adjustment. If "Invalid" is displayed, perform steering angle sensor initialization procedure. If the steering actuator or steering control ECU has been replaced, perform VGRS system calibration (steering angle adjustment).

      HINT: 

      *2: If "Rec" is displayed, enter the VGRS menu on the Techstream, select record clearance, and follow the prompts to set to "Unrec".

  2. ACTIVE TEST 

    HINT: 

    Using Techstream to perform the Active Tests allows relays, VSVs and actuators and other items to be operated without removing any parts. This non-intrusive functional inspection can be very useful because intermittent operation may be discovered before parts or wiring is disturbed. Performing Active test early in troubleshooting is one way to save diagnostic time. Data List information can be displayed while performing Active Tests.

    1. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the tester on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Combination meter / Active Test /
    5. According to the display on tester, perform the "Active Test".
      COMBINATION METER:

      Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note
      Master Warning Master warning light OFF / ON Confirm that the vehicle is stopped and engine is idling
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