Steering Column: Description and Operation

STEERING COLUMN: STEERING LOCK SYSTEM: SYSTEM DIAGRAM









STEERING COLUMN: STEERING LOCK SYSTEM: SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1. DESCRIPTION

(a) The steering lock system locks or unlocks the steering by activating the steering bar with a motor. The steering lock ECU activates the motor based on signals from the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) and main body ECU.

(b) A LIN (Local Interconnect Network) is used for communication between different ECUs in this system.

2. FUNCTIONS OF COMPONENTS

(a) The steering lock ECU controls the system based on information from the following components: