Inspection Procedure 7: Electric steering lock does not become locked. (At power supply mode OFF): Diagnosis

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STEP 1. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), read the diagnostic trouble code.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool (M.U.T.-III), always turn the power supply mode of the engine switch to the OFF position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool (M.U.T.-III).
1. Connect scan tool (M.U.T.-III). Refer to "HOW TO CONNECT SCAN TOOL (M.U.T.-III) ."
2. Turn the power supply mode of the engine switch to ON.
3. Check if the DTC is stored in the OSS-ECU.
4. Turn the power supply mode of the engine switch to OFF.
Q: Is the DTC stored?
1. YES: Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART .
2. NO: Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), check data list

CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool (M.U.T.-III), always turn the power supply mode of the engine switch to the OFF position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool (M.U.T.-III).

Connect scan tool (M.U.T.-III). Refer to "HOW TO CONNECT THE SCAN TOOL (M.U.T.-III) ."
Turn the power supply mode of the engine switch to OFF.

Check the ETACS-ECU data list.

Open the each door.

Item No.	Check item	Normal condition
Item 256	Dr door ajar switch	Open
Item 257	As door ajar switch	Open
Item 258	RR door ajar switch	Open
Item 259	RL door ajar switch	Open

OK: Normal condition is displayed.

Q: Is the check result normal?

YES: Go to Step 3.
NO: Diagnose the ETACS-ECU. Refer to TROUBLE SYMPTOM CHART FOR INPUT SIGNAL .

STEP 3. Check of the troubles
Check if the electric steering lock becomes locked when the power supply mode is OFF.

Q: Is the check result normal?
1. YES: Intermittent malfunction is suspected (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION ).
2. NO: Replace the electric steering lock and register the chassis number (Refer to REGISTRATION WHEN REPLACING OSS-ECU ).