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Unlock Position Sensor Signal Circuit: Procedure

  1. INSPECT STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
      Fig 1: Identifying Steering Lock Actuator Assembly Connector Terminals
      GTY201618Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Voltage

      Tester Connection (Symbols) Condition Specified Condition
      D14-4 (SLP1) - D14-2 (SGND)
      1. Engine switch off
      2. Turn the engine switch on (ACC or IG)
      Below 1 V

    OK → CHECK PUSH BUTTON START SYSTEM 

    NG: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY - POWER SOURCE CONTROL ECU) 
    1. Disconnect the D14 connector from the steering lock actuator assembly.
      Fig 2: Identifying Steering Lock Actuator Assembly Connector Terminals
      GTY185240Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the D44 connector from the power source control ECU.
      Fig 3: Checking D44 Power Source Control ECU Connector Terminal
      GTY210322Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Resistance

      Tester Connection (Symbols) Condition Specified Condition
      D14-4 (SLP1) - D44-26 (SLP) Always Below 1 Ω
      D14-4 (SLP1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK → REPLACE STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY