How To Proceed With Troubleshooting

VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING: VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

HINT
* Use the following procedures to troubleshoot the variable gear ratio steering system.
* *: Use the Techstream.
1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

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2. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE

Standard voltage:

11 to 14 V

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

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3. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*

(a) Using the Techstream, check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally Diagnosis System.





B -- GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART) CAN Communication System
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4. CHECK DTC*

(a) Check for DTC's Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

(b) Clear the DTC's Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

(c) Recheck for DTC's Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

(1) Simulate the malfunction and check if the DTC's are output again Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.





B -- GO TO STEP 9

C -- SYMPTOM SIMULATION
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5. DTC CHART

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6. CIRCUIT INSPECTION

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7. REPAIR

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8. CONFIRMATION TEST

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9. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

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10. CIRCUIT INSPECTION

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11. CONFIRMATION TEST

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