How to Proceed With Troubleshooting
STEERING COLUMN: STEERING LOCK SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING
HINT
* Perform troubleshooting in accordance with the following flowchart.
* *: Use Techstream.
1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
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2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE
Standard voltage:
11 to 14 V
If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding to the next step.
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3. CHECK AND CLEAR DTCS*
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4. PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION
Result:
B -- GO TO STEP 6
A -- Continue to next step.
5. SYMPTOM SIMULATION
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6. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*
HINT
Check that there are no problems in the CAN communication system before troubleshooting the steering lock system.
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7. DTC CHECK*
(a) Check for DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
Result:
A -- GO TO STEP 9
B -- Continue to next step.
8. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Result:
B -- Go TO STEP 10
A -- Continue to next step.
9. DTC CHART
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10. CIRCUIT INSPECTION*
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11. PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION
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12. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
NEXT -- Continue to next step.
13. CONFIRMATION TEST*
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