Last Modified: 7-3-2017 6.8:8.0.40 Doc ID: RM000001BBW001X
Model Year Start: 2007 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [08/2006 -           ]
Title: STEERING COLUMN: VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM: Steering Wheel Vibrates or Abnormal Noise is Heard from Steering Wheel; 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]

Steering Wheel Vibrates or Abnormal Noise is Heard from Steering Wheel

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Check that the DTCs of VGRS, VSC and ABS are normal.

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK FOR ABNORMAL NOISE AND VIBRATION WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL

(a) Turn the ignition switch OFF.

(b) Disconnect the V13 VGRS actuator connector from the VGRS ECU.

(c) Check for abnormal noise and vibration after starting the engine and turning the steering wheel.

OK:

No abnormal noise and vibration

NOTICE:

When the ignition switch is ON with the steering actuator connector disconnected, DTC C1561/61 is stored. Clear this code after this check.

NG

CHECK AND REPAIR POWER STEERING SYSTEM

OK

REPLACE VGRS ACTUATOR