Steering Lock does not Lock [11/2021 - 03/2023]: Description

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 2025 Lexus NX 350, 2025 Lexus NX 250, 2024 Lexus NX 350, 2024 Lexus NX 250, and 2023 Lexus NX 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator with ECU assembly) activates the steering lock motor and moves the lock bar into the steering column to lock the steering.

When the steering lock is operating, the steering may not lock when the lock bar is not aligned with the lock hole of the steering column. In this case, the steering can be locked by turning the steering wheel a little, as is done for a vehicle with a mechanical key, to change the position of the lock hole.

RELATED DATA LIST AND ACTIVE TEST ITEMS

Problem Symptom	Data List and Active Test
Steering Lock does not Lock	Smart Access Steering Lock Request Receive S Code Check L Code Check Main Body FR Door Courtesy Switch Status FL Door Courtesy Switch Status RR Door Courtesy Switch Status RL Door Courtesy Switch Status Power Source Control Shift P Signal Condition (Line)

Problem Symptom

Data List and Active Test

Steering Lock does not Lock

Smart Access

Steering Lock Request Receive
S Code Check
L Code Check

Main Body

FR Door Courtesy Switch Status
FL Door Courtesy Switch Status
RR Door Courtesy Switch Status
RL Door Courtesy Switch Status

Power Source Control

Shift P Signal Condition (Line)