Diagnosis Procedure
- CHECK POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE SIGNAL
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Check the voltage between power steering control unit harness connector and ground.
Power steering control unit
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Condition
Voltage (Approx.)
Connector
Terminal
M108
1
Ground
Vehicle speed: 0 km/h (0 MPH)
(Engine is running)
4.4 - 6.6 V
Vehicle speed: 100 km/h (62 MPH)
2.4 - 3.6 V
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO 4.
NO
GO TO 2.
- CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE AND POWER STEERING CONTROL UNIT
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect power steering solenoid valve harness connector.
- Disconnect power steering control unit harness connector.
- Check the continuity between power steering solenoid valve harness connector and the power steering control unit harness connector.
Power steering solenoid valve
Power steering control unit
Continuity
Connector
Terminal
Connector
Terminal
F45
1
M108
1
Existed
2
5
Existed
- Check the continuity between power steering control unit harness connector and ground.
Power steering control unit
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Continuity
Connector
Terminal
M108
1
Ground
Not existed
5
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO 3.
NO
Repair or replace error-detected parts.
- CHECK POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE
Check the power steering solenoid valve. Refer to Component Inspection .
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO 4.
NO
Replace gear-sub assembly. Refer to STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE : Disassembly & Assembly .
- CHECK TERMINALS AND HARNESS CONNECTORS
- Check the power steering control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
- Check the power steering solenoid valve pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
Replace power steering control unit. Refer to POWER STEERING CONTROL UNIT : Removal & Installation .
NO
Repair or replace error-detected parts.