Last Modified: 7-3-2017 6.8:8.0.40 Doc ID: RM000001BBV001X
Model Year Start: 2007 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [08/2006 -           ]
Title: STEERING COLUMN: VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM: Steering Angle Differs between Left and Right; 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]

Steering Angle Differs between Left and Right

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

After checking that the DTC of VGRS is normal, perform the following procedure.

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK STEERING WHEEL IS IN CENTER POSITION
NG

Go to OTHER TROUBLESHOOTING "STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER"

OK

2.

CHECK STEERING ANGLE

(a) Place the steering wheel straight ahead.

(b) Turn the ignition switch OFF.

(c) Disconnect the VGRS actuator connector from the VGRS ECU.

(d) Start the engine.

(e) Check the rotating angle in the right and left direction when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock.

OK:

No difference

NOTICE:

  • When the ignition switch is ON with the steering actuator connector disconnected, DTC C1561/61 is stored. Clear this code after this check.
  • After repairing or replacing the power steering system, perform VGRS system calibration.
NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE POWER STEERING SYSTEM

OK

Go to OTHER TROUBLESHOOTING