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Problem Symptoms Table

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STEERING LOCK SYSTEM

Symptom Suspected Area See
Steering wheel cannot unlock (engine cannot start). Steering lock actuator assembly (Steering lock ECU) Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU 
Main body ECU Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU
ECU aggregation box assembly (certification ECU) Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU
Smart key system (for 2GR-FE) Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Smart key system (for 2AR-FE) Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Steering lock motor drive power circuit Refer to Steering Lock Motor Drive Power Circuit
Unlock position sensor signal circuit Refer to Unlock Position Sensor Signal Circuit
Steering wheel cannot unlock (after connecting the Techstream to DLC3 and starting engine, Data List steering lock system item Lock/Unlock Receive data is read and display of steering lock command reception record is NO). Main body ECU Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU
ECU aggregation box assembly (certification ECU) Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU
ID code box Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU
LIN communication line Refer to DTC B2785: Communication Malfunction between ECUs Connected by LIN
Smart key system (for 2GR-FE) Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Smart key system (for 2AR-FE) Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Steering wheel cannot lock. Steering lock actuator assembly (Steering lock ECU) Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU 
Main body ECU Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU
ECU aggregation box assembly (certification ECU) Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU
Smart key system (for 2GR-FE) Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Smart key system (for 2AR-FE) Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Steering lock motor drive power circuit Refer to Steering Lock Motor Drive Power Circuit
Power source circuit Refer to Power Source Circuit
Steering wheel cannot lock (after connecting the Techstream to DLC3 and starting engine, Data List steering lock system item Lock/Unlock Receive data is read and display of steering lock command reception record is NO). Main body ECU Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU
ECU aggregation box assembly (certification ECU) Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU
ID code box Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU
LIN communication line Refer to DTC B2785: Communication Malfunction between ECUs Connected by LIN
Smart key system (for 2GR-FE) Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
Smart key system (for 2AR-FE) Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING