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Steering Lock Motor Drive Power Circuit: Procedure

  1. CHECK FOR DTC OUTPUT 
    1. Check for DTCs.Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .

      OK

      DTC output does not occur.

    NG → See step   10 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
    3. Select the item "Lock/Unlock Receive" in the Data List within 10 seconds of starting the engine and read the value displayed on the Techstream.
      SMART KEY

      Item Measurement Item / Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Lock/Unlock Receive Steering lock command reception record / Yes or No Yes: Steering lock/unlock signal received
      No: Steering lock/unlock signal not received
      -

      OK

      Yes is displayed on the Techstream screen.

    NG → See step   5 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK STEERING LOCK ECU 
    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Lock ECU Connector Terminals
    GTY232544Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Measure the resistance and voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance 

      Standard Voltage 

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1 (GND) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      2 (SGND) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      7 (B) - 1 (GND) Always 11 to 14 V
      7 (B) - 2 (SGND) Always 11 to 14 V

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK STEERING LOCK ECU 
    Fig 2: Identifying Steering Lock ECU Connector Terminals
    GTY214864Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Immediately after turning the engine switch on (IG), inspect the voltage between terminals 3 (IGE) and 2 (SGND) of the steering lock ECU.
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      Immediately after turning engine switch on (IG), measurement is below 1 V. A
      Measurement is 11 to 14 V, and measurement never becomes below 1 V. B

    B → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    A → See step   14 

  5. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
    3. Select the item "S Code Check" in the Data List and read the value displayed on the Techstream.
      SMART KEY

      Item Measurement Item / Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      S Code Check S code match record / NG or OK NG: S code not matched
      OK: S code matched
      -
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      NG is displayed on the Techstream screen. A
      OK is displayed on the Techstream screen. B

    B → See step   7 

    A: Go to next step 

  6. CHECK OPERATION OF ID CODE BOX 
    1. Replace the ID code box with a new one.Refer to REMOVAL .
      NOTE:

      When replacing the ID code box, registration must be performed according to the "Registration" procedures.Refer to REGISTRATION .

    2. Reconfirm the item "S Code Check" in the Data List and read the value displayed on the Techstream.
      SMART KEY

      Item Measurement Item / Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      S Code Check S code match record / NG or OK NG: S code not matched
      OK: S code matched
      -
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      NG is displayed on the Techstream screen. A
      OK is displayed on the Techstream screen. B

    B → See step   11 

    A → See step   15 

  7. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
    3. Select the item "L Code Check" in the Data List and read the value displayed on the Techstream.
      SMART KEY

      Item Measurement Item / Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      L Code Check L code match record / NG or OK NG: L code not matched
      OK: L code matched
      -
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      NG is displayed on the Techstream screen. A
      OK is displayed on the Techstream screen. B

    B → See step   9 

    A: Go to next step 

  8. CHECK OPERATION OF ID CODE BOX 
    1. Replace the ID code box with a new one.Refer to REMOVAL .
      NOTE:

      When replacing the ID code box, registration must be performed according to the "Registration" procedures.Refer to REGISTRATION .

    2. Reconfirm the item "L Code Check" in the Data List and read the value displayed on the Techstream.
      SMART KEY

      Item Measurement Item / Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      L Code Check L code match record / NG or OK NG: L code not matched
      OK: L code matched
      -
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      NG is displayed on the Techstream screen. A
      OK is displayed on the Techstream screen. B

    B → See step   12 

    A: Go to next step 

  9. CHECK OPERATION OF STEERING LOCK ECU 
    1. Replace the steering lock ECU with a new one.Refer to REMOVAL .
      NOTE:

      When replacing the steering lock ECU, registration must be performed according to the "Registration" procedures.Refer to REGISTRATION .

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Check the steering lock.

      OK

      Steering lock is released and engine starts.

    NG → See step   16 

    OK → See step   13 

  10. REFER TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 
  11. REPLACE ID CODE BOX. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  12. REPLACE ID CODE BOX. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  13. REPLACE STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (STEERING LOCK ECU). Refer to  REMOVAL 
  14. REPLACE STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (STEERING LOCK ECU). Refer to  REMOVAL 
  15. REPLACE ECU AGGREGATION BOX ASSEMBLY (CERTIFICATION ECU). Refer to  REMOVAL 
  16. REPLACE ECU AGGREGATION BOX ASSEMBLY (CERTIFICATION ECU). Refer to  REMOVAL