Toyota RAV4 Quiz
Power steering

How to proceed with troubleshooting

In this manual: Power steering
Introduction — 37Interior — 12Exterior — 432Az-fe engine mechanical — 1552Az-fe ignition — 182Az-fe charging — 232Az-fe emission control — 82az-fe exhaust — 32Az-fe fuel — 72Az-fe lubrication — 4Brake — 17Brake control — 63U140f automatic transaxle — 59Instrument panel — 8Suspension — 18Drive shaft — 23Axle — 6Tire and wheel — 30Air conditioning — 93Lighting — 45Cruise control — 21Differential — 12Door lock — 31Engine immobiliser — 21Horn — 5Can communication — 27Mirror — 5Parking brake — 5Power steering — 27Propeller shaft — 3Seat — 29Seat belt — 27Sliding roof — 25Steering column — 6Wiper and washer — 11Supplemental restraint system — 95Other system — 5Maintenance — 14
7steps
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Hint:

Perform troubleshooting in accordance with the following flowchart.

*: Use the intelligent tester.

  1. Vehicle brought to workshop

  1. Inspect battery voltage
Standard voltage: 11 to 14 v

If the voltage is below 11 v, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.


  1. Problem symptom confirmation

  1. Check can communication system*
  2. Check for dtc (see page ps-11).
Result
Hint:
  • When any can communication system dtcs are output, perform troubleshooting on the can communication system first.
  • When communication to the power steering ecu is not established through the intelligent tester, inspect terminals sil of the dlc3 and the power steering ecu, and the ig circuit of the power steering ecu.


  1. Check dtc*
  2. Check for dtc (see page ps-11).
Result


  1. Problem symptoms table
Result


  1. Overall analysis and troubleshooting*
  2. Terminals of ecu (see page ps-8).
  3. Data list / active test (see page ps-14).

  1. Repair or replace

  1. Confirmation test

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