Problem Symptoms Table [05/2013 - ]
HINT:
- Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
- Inspect the fuses and relays related to this system before inspecting the suspected areas below.
POWER STEERING SYSTEM
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See Service Information |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy steering | Front tires (improperly inflated, unevenly worn) | Refer to INSPECTION [05/2013 - ] |
| Front wheel alignment (incorrect) | Refer to ADJUSTMENT [05/2013 - ] | |
| Front lower suspension arm (lower ball joint) | Refer to INSPECTION [05/2013 - ] | |
| Steering column assembly | Refer to REMOVAL [05/2013 - ] | |
| Battery and power source system | - | |
| Power source voltage of steering column assembly (Power steering ECU) | Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU [05/2013 - ] | |
| Steering effort differs between right and left, or steering effort is uneven. | Front tires (improperly inflated, unevenly worn) | Refer to INSPECTION [05/2013 - ] |
| Front wheel alignment (incorrect) | Refer to ADJUSTMENT [05/2013 - ] | |
| Front lower suspension arm (lower ball joint) | Refer to INSPECTION [05/2013 - ] | |
| Steering gear | Refer to INSPECTION [05/2013 - ] | |
| Steering column assembly | Refer to REMOVAL [05/2013 - ] | |
| While driving, steering effort does not change in accordance with vehicle speed or the steering wheel does not return properly. | Front lower suspension arm (lower ball joint) | Refer to INSPECTION [05/2013 - ] |
| Steering column assembly | Refer to REMOVAL [05/2013 - ] | |
| A knocking (or cranking) sound occurs when turning the steering wheel back and forth while power steering is in operation. | Front lower suspension arm (lower ball joint) | Refer to INSPECTION [05/2013 - ] |
| Steering intermediate shaft | Refer to DISASSEMBLY [05/2013 - ] - Step 1 | |
| Steering column assembly | Refer to REMOVAL [05/2013 - ] | |
| Noise occurs when turning the steering wheel during low-speed driving. | Steering column assembly | Refer to REMOVAL [05/2013 - ] |
| Friction occurs when turning the steering wheel during low-speed driving. | Steering column assembly | Refer to REMOVAL [05/2013 - ] |
| A high-pitched sound (squeaking) occurs when turning the steering wheel slowly with the vehicle stopped. | Steering column assembly | Refer to REMOVAL [05/2013 - ] |
| The steering wheel vibrates and noise occurs when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock with the vehicle stopped. | Steering gear | Refer to INSPECTION [05/2013 - ] |
| Steering column assembly | Refer to REMOVAL [05/2013 - ] | |
| EPS warning is always indicated on the combination meter. | Power source voltage of steering column assembly (Power steering ECU) | Refer to TERMINALS OF ECU [05/2013 - ] |
| EPS warning light circuit | Refer to EPS Warning Light Circuit | |
| Steering column assembly | Refer to REMOVAL [05/2013 - ] |