Last Modified: 7-3-2017 6.8:8.0.40 Doc ID: RM000001BC0001X
Model Year Start: 2007 Model: LX470 Prod Date Range: [08/2006 -           ]
Title: STEERING COLUMN: VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM: VGRS Warning Light Circuit; 2007 MY LX470 [08/2006 -        ]

VGRS Warning Light Circuit

DESCRIPTION

If the ECU detects a problem in the VGRS system, the VGRS warning light will illuminate, while at the same time prohibiting VGRS control and recording the DTC in memory.

Connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3 to make the VGRS warning light blink and output the DTC.

WIRING DIAGRAM

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

1.

INSPECT FUSE

(a) Remove the MET fuse from the cowl side junction block RH.

(b) Measure the resistance of the fuse.

Standard resistance:

Below 1 Ω

NG

REPLACE FUSE

OK

2.

CHECK WIRE HARNESS (BATTERY - COMBINATION METER)

(a) Disconnect the C14 combination meter connector.

(b) Turn the ignition switch ON.

(c) Measure the voltage of the wire harness side connectors.

Standard voltage:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

C14-10 - Body ground

Ignition switch ON

10 to 14 V

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR

OK

3.

CHECK WIRE HARNESS (COMBINATION METER - VGRS ECU AND BODY GROUND)

(a) Disconnect the V11 VGRS ECU connector.

(b) Disconnect the C15 and C17 combination meter connectors.

(c) Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

Standard resistance:

Tester Connection

Specified Condition

WL (V11-16) - C15-9

Below 1 Ω

WL (V11-16) - Body ground

10 k Ω or higher

C17-1 - Body ground

Below 1 Ω

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR

OK

4.

CHECK OPERATION OF ECU WITH NEW OR NORMALLY FUNCTIONING ECU

(a) Temporarily replace the VGRS ECU with a new or normally functioning one.

(b) Check that the malfunction disappears.

OK:

Malfunction disappears

NG

REPLACE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

OK

REPLACE VGRS ECU