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  1. DESCRIPTION 
    1. DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM

      When troubleshooting a vehicle with a diagnostic system, the only difference from the usual troubleshooting procedure is connecting Techstream to the vehicle and reading various data output from the vehicle's steering lock ECU.

      The steering lock ECU records DTCs when the ECU detects a malfunction in the ECU itself or in system circuits.

      To check the DTCs, connect the Techstream to the DLC3 on the vehicle. Techstream enables the DTCs to be cleared, the indicators to be activated, and the DATA LIST to be checked.

    2. The steering lock ECU diagnosis information cannot be read directly from the steering lock ECU by Techstream. The diagnosis information from the steering lock ECU is transmitted Techstream via the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) using the Controller Area Network (CAN).
  2. CHECK DLC3 
    1. Check the DLC3, refer to GENERAL INFORMATION .
  3. WARNING FUNCTION OF ENGINE SWITCH INDICATOR 
    1. The steering lock ECU blinks the LED indicator of the engine switch when any of the following problems occurs in the system:
      Fig 1: Identifying Engine Switch Indicator Light
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      Detection Item Indicator Light Blink Pattern Indication Status Countermeasure
      Steering lock is still not released
      • Blinks in green at 1-second intervals
      • Goes off 15 seconds after blinking starts
      The motor operates to release the steering lock, but the steering lock cannot be released (e.g. the lock bar is stuck in the steering column). Push the engine switch while turning the steering wheel left or right.
      Malfunction in smart key system
      • Blinks in amber at 2-second intervals
      • Goes off 15 seconds after the engine switch is turned off while blinking
      • There is a short in the devices activating the motor.
      • There is a problem in the steering lock ECU or main body ECU.
      Troubleshoot by following "HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING", refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING .
  4. WARNING FUNCTION OF COMBINATION METER 
    1. The steering lock ECU displays a warning on the combination meter if any of the following problems occurs in the system:
      Detection Item Display Indication Status Countermeasure
      Steering lock is still not released "Steering Lock is still active" The motor operates to release the steering lock, but the steering lock cannot be released (e.g. the lock bar is stuck in the steering column). Push the engine switch while turning the steering wheel left or right.
      Malfunction in smart key system "Check Steering Lock System"
      • There is a short in the devices activating the motor.
      • There is a problem in the steering lock ECU or main body ECU.
      Troubleshoot by following "HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING", refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING .