VGRS System Stops or does not Operate [08/2014 - ]: Procedure
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (RECORD OF OVERHEAT)
- Use the Data List to check if the record of overheat is functioning properly.VGRS
Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note Motor Overheat Record Record of continuous overheat preventive control/Rec or Unrec Rec or Unrec - RESULTResult Proceed to "Rec" (Record of motor overheating) A "Unrec" (No record of motor overheating) B HINT:
If "Rec" is displayed, reset the setting to "Unrec". Enter the VGRS menu on the Techstream, select record clearance, and follow the prompts to set to "Unrec".
B → See step 3
A: Go to next step
- Use the Data List to check if the record of overheat is functioning properly.
- CHECK HEAT PROTECTION FUNCTION FOR STEERING ACTUATOR
- Turn the engine switch on (IG) and wait for 30 minutes until the steering actuator cools down.
- Start the engine and slowly turn the steering wheel from lock to lock (approximately 90°/sec.) 3 times.
HINT:
If turning the steering wheel quickly while driving at low speeds, the steering angle may differ between the left and right, or the steering wheel may become off-center.
However, this is not a malfunction.
- Check the number of turns from lock to lock.RESULT
Result Proceed to 3.2 turns A 2.7 turns B
B → VGRS SYSTEM IS NORMAL
A: Go to next step
- CHECK STEERING EFFORT
- Start the engine.
- Turn the steering wheel.
- Measure the steering effort.
Standard steering effort
Below 6.9 N*m (70 kgf*cm, 61 in.*lbf)
HINT:
After completing the inspection or repair, attempt to simulate the problem and then perform "Read Value Using Techstream" above again to reconfirm that the problem does not occur.
NG → See step 6
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK STEERING ACTUATOR
- Check for abnormal noise or vibration in the steering actuator.
OK
Neither abnormal noise nor vibration occurs.
NG → See step 7
OK: Go to next step
- Check for abnormal noise or vibration in the steering actuator.
- CHECK STEERING CONTROL ECU (POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT)
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition E90-3 (IG) -
Body groundEngine switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V E90-8 (PIG) -
Body groundAlways - Turn the engine switch off.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition E90-7 (PGND) -
Body groundAlways Below 1 Ω
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK → See step 8
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
- GO TO POWER STEERING SYSTEM (PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE). Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [08/2014 - ]
- GO TO STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES OR ABNORMAL NOISE IS HEARD FROM STEERING WHEEL. Refer to Steering Wheel Vibrates or Abnormal Noise is Heard from Steering Wheel [08/2014 - ]
- REPLACE STEERING CONTROL ECU. Refer to REMOVAL [08/2014 - ]