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Inspection Procedure

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HINT:

  1. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MOMENTARY INTERRUPTION) 
    1. Using the DATA LIST of the intelligent tester, check for any momentary interruptions in the wire harness and connectors between the skid control ECU and the steering sensor (see CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS ).

      Skid control ECU 

      ITEM REFERENCE

      Item (Display) Measurement Item / Range (Display) Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      STEERING OPN Steering angle sensor open detection / ERROR or NORMAL ERROR: Momentary interruption
      NORMAL: Normal
      -

      OK: There are no momentary interruptions. 

      HINT:

      Perform the above inspection before removing the sensor and connector.

    NG: Go to step   4 

    OK: GO TO NEXT STEP. 

  2. CHECK DTC 
    1. Clear the DTC (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).
    2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
    3. Turn the ignition switch ON again and check that no CAN communication system DTC is output.
    4. Drive the vehicle and turn the steering wheel to the right and left at a speed of 35 km/h (24 mph) and check that no speed and yaw rate sensor DTCs are output.

      Result 

      RESULT PROCEED

      Result Proceed to
      DTC is not output A
      CAN communication system DTC is output B
      Speed sensor or yaw rate sensor DTC is output C

    B: CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 

    C: REPAIR CIRCUIT INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTC 

    A: GO TO NEXT STEP. 

  3. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (STEERING SENSOR - BATTERY AND BODY GROUND) 
    1. Remove the steering wheel assembly and the column cover.
    2. Disconnect the E11 sensor connector. (See Fig 1).
    3. Measure the voltage of the wire harness side connector.

      Standard voltage 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E11-1(IG) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 10 to 14 V
      E11-3 (BAT) - Body ground Always 10 to 14 V
    4. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connector.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      E11-2 (ESS) - Body ground Below 1Ω
      Fig 1: Identifying Steering Sensor Harness Connector Terminals
      G04489400Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR 

    OK: REPLACE STEERING SENSOR 

  4. REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STEERING SENSOR TO SKID CONTROL ECU) 
  5. RECONFIRM DTC 
    1. Clear the DTC (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).
    2. Start the engine.
    3. Drive the vehicle and turn the steering wheel to the right and left at a speed of 45 km/h (28 mph) or more for several seconds.
    4. Check if the same DTC is recorded (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).

      Result 

      RESULT PROCEED

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

    B: Go to step   2 

    A: END