Steering Column: Service Precautions

STEERING COLUMN: STEERING LOCK SYSTEM: PRECAUTION

1. PRECAUTION FOR DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY CABLE

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the battery negative (-) cable, initialize the following systems after the cable is reconnected:





2. PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING ON STEERING LOCK SYSTEM

(a) After replacing the steering lock actuator assembly (steering lock ECU), perform the key ID code registration.

(b) If the steering lock actuator assembly is replaced, open and close the driver's door. The engine may not start until the driver's door is opened or closed.

HINT
Opening and closing the driver's door causes the steering lock actuator assembly (steering lock ECU) to memorize the correct steering lock bar position.

(c) If checking for DTCs of the smart key system or if checking the DATA LIST with the power switch off, make sure that the driver's door is open.

HINT
When the power switch is off, the main body ECU may be in sleep mode. If the main body ECU is in this sleep mode, it will not be possible for Techstream to communicate with it. Opening and closing the driver's door will cause the ECU to exit sleep mode.

3. PRECAUTIONS FOR STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR

NOTICE:
If the steering lock actuator assembly (steering lock ECU) is replaced, with the power switch off and the shift lever in the N position, open and close the driver's door to record the current steering lock position into the steering lock ECU. If this is not performed, the engine may not start.