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From 08/2009





STEERING COLUMN: STEERING LOCK SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

HINT
* Perform troubleshooting in accordance with the following flowchart.
* *: Use the Techstream.
1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE

Standard voltage:

11 to 14 V

If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding to the next step.

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

3. CHECK AND CLEAR DTCs*

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

4. PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION

Result:





B -- GO TO STEP 6
A -- Continue to next step.

5. SYMPTOM SIMULATION

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

6. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*

(a) Use the Techstream to check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally Diagnosis System.

Result:





B -- GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM How to Proceed With Troubleshooting
A -- Continue to next step.

7. CHECK LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*

(a) Use the Techstream to check if the LIN communication system is functioning normally Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

Result:





B -- GO TO LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM How to Proceed With Troubleshooting
A -- Continue to next step.

8. DTC CHECK*

(a) Check for DTCs Steering Lock System.

Result:





A -- GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART Steering Lock System
B -- Continue to next step.

9. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Result:





B -- GO TO STEP 11
A -- Continue to next step.

10. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*

(a) Terminals of ECU Steering Lock System

(b) Data List / Active Test Steering Lock System

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

11. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

12. CONFIRMATION TEST*

NEXT -- END