Canada - Steering - Int. VSC Activation On Start Up
BulletinTSB2066
Issue Date
January 24, 2005
Title
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
Component
STEERING
Models
'04 LS 430
INTRODUCTION:
Some customers may experience an intermittent VSC activation after starting the engine and driving straight. This condition is always accompanied by the instrument panel VSC light and audible warning buzzer turning on at the same time. To prevent this condition, the Steering Angle Sensor has been changed.
APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2004 model year LS 430 vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
PARTS INFORMATION:
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
REQUIRED SSTS:
REPAIR PROCEDURES:
1. Check for ABS/VSC DTCs using the Diagnostic Tester.
2. If ABS/VSC DTC(s) are present, then follow diagnostics for specific DTC(s).
3. If no ABS/VSC DTC(s) are present, then remove and replace the steering angle sensor following the procedures outlined in ETAS, 2004 model year LS 430 Repair Manual: Brake: Steering Sensor; Replacement.
4. Perform Zero Point Calibration. Refer to TSB0665, "Zero Point Calibration."
5. Road test vehicle.
NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.