Home Steering Steering Column VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING: VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM
Last Modified: 11-27-2007 1.6 C
Service Category: Steering Section: Steering Column
Model Year: 2008 Model: LX570 Doc ID: RM000000YU700IX
Title: VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING: VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM: DESCRIPTION (2008 LX570)

DTC

C15A4/64

Actuator Malfunction

DTC

C15A9/66

Lock Holder Deviation Detection

DTC

C15AA/66

Lock Mechanism Release Incomplete

DTC

C15AB/66

Lock Mechanism Insertion Malfunction

DESCRIPTION

When the VGRS system is normal, the steering actuator conducts current from the steering control ECU to the steering actuator solenoid to release the lock mechanism, enabling motor operation.

The steering actuator does not operate under any of the following conditions:

  • The engine switch is off.
  • The motor in the actuator is locked by the lock mechanism to prevent rotation (fail-safe function).
  • The system is being protected from overheating (fail-safe function).

If the steering control ECU detects a malfunction in the steering actuator lock mechanism or a motor rotation angle error, it will store these DTCs.

DTC Code

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

C15A4/64

The steering control ECU detects that the difference between the actuator target angle and the actuator position is approximately 30° or more for 1 second.

Steering actuator

C15A9/66

The steering control ECU detects that the lock pin is not aligned with the lock holder correctly.

Steering actuator

C15AA/66

The steering control ECU cannot operate because the actuator lock cannot be released.

Steering actuator

C15AB/66

The steering control ECU detects that the lock pin cannot be inserted into the lock holder.

Steering actuator

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

1.

REPLACE STEERING ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Replace steering actuator assembly VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING: STEERING ACTUATOR: REMOVAL (2008 LX570) .

NOTICE:

Before replacing the steering actuator assembly, make sure to use the Techstream Data List to confirm and record the "Elec Angle Position" value VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING: VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM: DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST (2008 LX570) .

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