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Unable to Lock Steering Wheel: Procedure

  1. CHECK FOR DTC (CERTIFICATION ECU) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
    3. Read the DTCs of the certification ECU by following the prompts displayed on the Techstream screen.

      OK

      No DTCs related to the certification ECU are output.

    NG → GO TO RELEVANT DTC 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK FOR DTC (MAIN BODY ECU) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
    3. Read the DTCs of the main body ECU by following the prompts displayed on the Techstream screen.

      OK

      No DTCs related to the main body ECU are output.

    NG → GO TO RELEVANT DTC 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
    3. Within 10 seconds after the engine is started, read the Data List menu of the certification ECU, and check the steering lock command reception record.
      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 

  4. CHECK STEERING LOCK ECU 
    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Lock ECU Connector Terminals
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    1. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    2. Turn the engine switch off.
    3. With the shift lever in P, immediately after opening the driver door, inspect the voltage between terminals 3 (IGE) and 2 (SGND) of the steering lock ECU.
      RESULT

      Result Proceed to
      Immediately after opening door, 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   15 

  5. CHECK STEERING LOCK FUNCTION 
    1. Open the front passenger side door.
    2. Lock the doors using the wireless remote door lock key.
    3. Check that no doors are locked and the steering lock does not operate.

      OK

      No doors are locked and steering lock is not locked.

    NG → See step   11 

    OK: Go to next step 

  6. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
    3. Check the Data List and read the value displayed on the Techstream screen.
      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   8 

    A: Go to next step 

  7. 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. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    3. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
    4. Check the Data List and read the value displayed on the Techstream screen.
      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
      -

      OK

      OK is displayed on the Techstream screen.

    NG → See step   16 

    OK → See step   12 

  8. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
    3. Check the Data List and read the value displayed on the Techstream screen.
      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   10 

    A: Go to next step 

  9. 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. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    3. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
    4. Check the Data List and read the value displayed on the Techstream screen.
      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
      -

      OK

      OK is displayed on the Techstream screen.

    NG → See step   17 

    OK → See step   13 

  10. 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. With the shift lever in P and the brake pedal depressed, turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Check whether the steering lock can be released by turning the steering wheel, and check that the engine starts.

      OK

      Steering lock is released and engine starts.

    NG → See step   18 

    OK → See step   14 

  11. GO TO LIGHTING SYSTEM (DOOR COURTESY SWITCH CIRCUIT). Refer to  Door Courtesy Switch Circuit 
  12. REPLACE ID CODE BOX. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  13. REPLACE ID CODE BOX. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  14. REPLACE STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (STEERING LOCK ECU). Refer to  REMOVAL 
  15. REPLACE STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (STEERING LOCK ECU). Refer to  REMOVAL 
  16. REPLACE ECU AGGREGATION BOX ASSEMBLY (CERTIFICATION ECU). Refer to  REMOVAL 
  17. REPLACE STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (STEERING LOCK ECU). Refer to  REMOVAL 
  18. REPLACE ECU AGGREGATION BOX ASSEMBLY (CERTIFICATION ECU). Refer to  REMOVAL