Inspection Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lexus ES 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- INSPECT STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (STEERING LOCK ECU)
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
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Standard voltage
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Condition Specified Condition E78-3 (IGE) - E78-1 (GND) The specified condition should be checked after performing the following: - Turn the engine switch off
- Turn the engine switch on (ACC or IG)
- Motor activated: Below 1 V
- Motor not activated: 10 to 12 V
E78-3 (IGE) - E78-1 (GND) The specified condition should be checked after performing the following: - Move the shift lever to the P position
- Turn the engine switch off
- Open the driver's door
- Motor activated: Below 1 V
- Motor not activated: 10 to 12 V
HINT:
The steering lock ECU and steering lock actuator assembly are supplied as a unit.
OK: REPLACE STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (STEERING LOCK ECU)
NG: Go to Next Step
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY - BODY GROUND)
- Disconnect the E78 connector from the steering lock actuator assembly.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Condition Specified Condition E78-1 (GND) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
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NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: Go to Next Step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY - MAIN BODY ECU)
- Disconnect the E61 connector from the main body ECU.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Condition Specified Condition E78-3 (IGE) - E61-19 (SLR+) Always Below 1 Ω E78-3 (IGE) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
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NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU