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Power Steering ECU Communication Stop Mode: Procedure

  1. CHECK CAN BUS WIRE FOR DISCONNECTION (POWER STEERING ECU BRANCH WIRE) 
    1. Turn the ignition switch off.
    2. Disconnect the power steering ECU connector.
      Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering ECU E51 Connector Terminals
      GTY291161Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Front view of wire harness connector:
      (to Power Steering ECU)
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      E51-1 (CANH) - E51-7 (CANL) Ignition switch off 54 to 69 Ω

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE CAN BRANCH WIRE OR CONNECTOR (POWER STEERING ECU BRANCH WIRE) 

    OK: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (POWER STEERING ECU - BATTERY AND BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the power steering ECU connectors.
      Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering ECU A23 & E51 Connector Terminals
      GTY292140Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Front view of wire harness connector:
      (to Power Steering ECU)
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A23-2 (PGND) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A23-1 (PIG) - Body ground Always 10 to 14 V
      E51-6 (IG) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 10 to 14 V

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK → See step   3 

  3. REPLACE POWER STEERING ECU. Refer to  REMOVAL