From 08/2009

POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM: DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM

1. CHECK DLC3

(a) Check the DLC3 General Information.

2. FUNCTION OF P/S WARNING LIGHT

(a) When a malfunction is detected in the power steering system, the P/S warning light on the combination meter comes on to inform a driver of the malfunction.





HINT
When power assist is stopped or reduced, the P/S warning light comes on.

Power assist is stopped:

* When a malfunction occurs in the power steering system (including lost CAN communication etc.)
* When the engine stalls (not a malfunction)
* During the period after the engine switch is turned on (IG) until the engine is started (not a malfunction)
Power assist is reduced:

* When a malfunction occurs in the power steering system (including lost CAN communication etc.)
* When the battery voltage decreases (not a malfunction)
3. CHECK P/S WARNING LIGHT

(a) Check that the P/S warning light comes on when the engine is started, and that the light goes off.

(b) If the warning light remains on, refer to PS Warning Light Remains ON PS Warning Light Remains ON.