How to Proceed With Troubleshooting

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

HINT
* Use the following procedures to troubleshoot the steering lock system.
* *: Use the Techstream.

1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS

(a) Interview the customer and confirm the problem How To Proceed With Troubleshooting.

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

3. CHECK AUXILIARY BATTERY VOLTAGE

Standard Voltage:

11 to 14 V

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

HINT
A simple method to determine whether the auxiliary battery is depleted is to operate the horn.

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

4. CHECK DTC*

(a) Check for DTCs and make a note of any codes that are output Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

HINT
When DTCs indicating CAN and/or LIN communication system malfunctions are output, repair the CAN and/or LIN communication systems before performing diagnosis How to Proceed With Troubleshooting for CAN and/or How to Proceed With Troubleshooting for LIN).

Result:





HINT
* When steering lock system DTCs are output, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart Steering Lock System.
* The steering lock system does not store past DTCs.

B -- Go to step 6

C -- Go to step 8
A -- Continue to next step.

5. SYMPTOM SIMULATION

(a) Proceed to How to Proceed with Troubleshooting How To Proceed With Troubleshooting.

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

6. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

(a) Proceed to Problem Symptoms Table Problem Symptoms Table.

Result:





B -- Go to step 8
A -- Continue to next step.

7. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*

(a) Proceed to Data List / Active Test Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.

(b) Proceed to Terminals of ECU Pinout Values and Diagnostic Parameters.

NEXT -- Go to step 9

8. CIRCUIT INSPECTION*

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

9. REPAIR OR REPLACE

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

10. CHECK DTC AGAIN*

(a) Clear the DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

(b) Check for DTCs and make a note of any codes that are output Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

HINT
Perform the DTC output confirmation operation.

Result:





B -- GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART Steering Lock System

A -- END