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Inspection Procedure

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  1. INSPECT CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Using a Techstream, check for DTCs and confirm that there are no problems in the CAN communication system.

      OK: DTCs are not output. 

    NG: GO TO  CAN COMMUNICATION 

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  2. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM 
    1. Connect a Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Chassis / EMPS / Data List.
    5. Select the item "IG Power Supply" in the Data List and read the value displayed on the Techstream.

      EMPS: 

      EMPS DATA LIST REFERENCE

      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      IG Power Supply ECU power source voltage:
      Minimum: 0 V, Maximum: 20.1531 V
      11 to 14 V: Ignition switch ON -

      OK: The normal condition value is displayed on the Techstream. 

      HINT:

      If the voltage is not standard value, inspect the IG power source circuit.

    NG: INSPECT POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT (IG) (See  INSPECTION PROCEDURE   ) 

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER STEERING ECU - BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the connectors from the power steering ECU.
    2. Measure the voltage and the resistance.

      Standard 

      VOLTAGE AND RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      IG (D31-6) - Body ground Ignition switch on 11 to 14 V
      PGND (A19-2) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      Fig 1: Identifying A19 And D31 Power Steering ECU Connector
      G04832576Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  4. REPLACE POWER STEERING ECU 
    NOTE: After replacing the power steering ECU, perform the torque sensor zero point calibration.
  5. CHECK PS WARNING LIGHT (COMBINATION METER) 
    1. Check that the P/S warning light on the combination meter does not come on.

      OK: The P/S warning light does not come on. 

    NG: REPLACE COMBINATION METER 

    OK: END