Last Modified: 4-30-2014 6.6 C Doc ID: RM000001F6C000X
Model Year: 2006 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [05/2005 -           ]
Title: STEERING COLUMN: VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM: C1567/67; Lock Mechanism Insertion Malfunction; 2006 MY LX470 [05/2005 -        ]

DTC

C1567/67

Lock Mechanism Insertion Malfunction

DESCRIPTION

The VGRS actuator contains a lock mechanism that mechanically locks the DC motor so that the motor will not rotate if a failure occurs or when the engine is not running.. The VGRS ECU supplies current to the lock solenoid to release the lock lever for VGRS operation.

When the VGRS ECU detects a malfunction in the lock mechanism, it turns the warning light on and records the DTC.

DTC No.

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

C1567 / 67

The system detects a malfunction in the actuator system
  • VGRS actuator
  • VGRS ECU

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

When DTC C1567/67 is output, the VGRS is faulty. Replace the VGRS actuator.

PROCEDURE

1.

RECORD AND CLEAR VGRS DTC
NEXT

2.

VGRS WARNING LIGHT

(a) Start the engine.

(b) Check the VGRS warning light.

OK:

VGRS warning light is OFF.

OK

END

NG

3.

CHECK DTC

(a) Check for DTC.

OK:

DTC is not output.

OK

END

NG

REPLACE VGRS ACTUATOR