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Steering Lock System Function:

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Symptom Suspected Area Information
Steering wheel cannot be unlocked (the engine cannot be started) Initialization INITIALIZATION 
Check for DTCs in the smart key system DTC CHECK/CLEAR
Check for DTCs in the engine Immobilizer system DTC CHECK/CLEAR
Check that the Lck/Unlck Rec item in the DATA LIST of the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) displays YES within 10 seconds after starting the engine (If it displays NO, see "No steering unlock" command in this table) DATA LIST/ACTIVE TEST 
Steering lock ECU power source circuit POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT 
Check the input signal from the IGE terminal of the steering lock ECU STEERING LOCK MOTOR DRIVE POWER CIRCUIT 
Replace the steering lock ECU. REMOVAL 
Steering wheel cannot be unlocked (no steering unlock command) Check that the S Code Chk item in the DATA LIST of the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) displays OK (If it displays NG, replace the ID code box (immobilizer code ECU)) -
Check that the L Code Chk item in the DATA LIST of the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) displays OK (If it displays NG, replace the ID code box (immobilizer code ECU).) -
Replace the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) REMOVAL
Steering wheel cannot be locked. Check for DTCs in the smart key system DTC CHECK/CLEAR
Check for DTCs in the engine immobilizer system DTC CHECK/CLEAR
With the engine switch off and the shift in the P position, open and close the drivers door After that, check that the Lck/Unlck Rec item in the DATA LIST of the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) displays YES within 10 seconds (If it displays NO, see "No steering lock" command in this table ) DATA LIST/ACTIVE TEST 
Steering lock ECU power source circuit POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT 
Check the input signal from the IGE terminal of the steering lock ECU STEERING LOCK MOTOR DRIVE POWER CIRCUIT 
Replace the steering lock ECU REMOVAL 
Steering wheel cannot be locked (no steering lock command) Courtesy light switch circuit DOOR COURTESY SWITCH CIRCUIT
Check that the S Code Chk item in the DATA LIST of the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) displays OK (If it displays NG, replace the ID code box (immobilizer code ECU)) -
Check that the L Code Chk item in the DATA LIST of the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) displays OK (If it displays NG, replace the ID code box (immobilizer code ECU)) -
Replace the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly). REMOVAL