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DTC B2781: Open / Short in Steering Lock ECU [11/2018 - 12/2021]: Procedure

  1. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Smart Key / Trouble Codes.
    5. Check for DTCs.

      Body Electrical > Smart Key > Trouble Codes 

      HINT: 

      • If the steering cannot be unlocked, the engine switch cannot be turned on (IG) and the engine cannot be started.
      • If LIN communication is not available, the steering cannot be locked or unlocked.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC B2785 is not output. A
      DTC B2785 is output. B

    Result: 

    REPLACE STEERING LOCK ECU (STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR WITH ECU ASSEMBLY). Refer to  DISASSEMBLY [11/2018 - 12/2021] 

    Result: 

    GO TO LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (DTC B2785). Refer to  DTC B2785: Communication Malfunction between ECUs Connected by LIN [11/2018 - 12/2021]