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DTC B2781: Open / Short in Steering Lock ECU [06/2018 - 09/2022]: Procedure

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  1. CHECK DTC 
    1. Using the Techstream, check if LIN communication DTC B2785 is output.

      Body Electrical > Smart Access > Trouble Codes 

      HINT: 

      If a LIN communication DTC is output, perform troubleshooting for the LIN communication system.

      Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [06/2018 - ]

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC B2785 is output. A
      DTC B2785 is not output. B

    Result: 

    GO TO LIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (DTC B2785). Refer to  DTC B2785: Communication Malfunction between ECUs Connected by LIN [06/2018 - 09/2022] 

    Result: 

    REPLACE STEERING LOCK ECU (STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR OR UPPER BRACKET ASSEMBLY) 

    For Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column: Refer to DISASSEMBLY [06/2018 - 09/2022]

    For Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column: Refer to DISASSEMBLY [06/2018 - ]