Inspection Procedure

2009 Toyota Camry HybridSECTION Inspection Procedure
  1. CHECK FOR DTCS 
    1. Delete the DTCs (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).
    2. After all DTCs are cleared, check if the trouble occurs again 5 seconds after the power switch is turned on (IG).
    3. Check for DTCs again.

    OK: 

    DTC B2287, DTC B2781 and DTC B2785 are not output. 

    HINT:

    NG:  Go to DTC CHART 

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  2. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (MAIN BODY ECU - STEERING LOCK ECU) 
    1. Disconnect the E7 and E51 ECU connectors
      Fig 1: Identifying Wire Harness (Main Body ECU - Steering Lock ECU)
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    2. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.

    Standard resistance 

    RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

    Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
    E7-18 (SLP) - E51-4 (SLP1) Always Below 1 Ω
    E7-18 (SLP) or E51-4 (SLP1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  3. CHECK MAIN BODY ECU OPERATION 
    1. After replacing the main body ECU with a normally functioning ECU, check that the steering lock/unlock function operates normally.

      OK: 

      Steering lock/unlock function operates normally. 

      HINT:

      If steering lock/unlock function does not operate, refer to problem symptoms table of the electrical steering lock (steering wheel cannot be unlocked) (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE ).

    NG:  Go to ELECTRIC STEERING LOCK

    OK: END (MAIN BODY ECU DEFECTIVE) 

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.