Power Steering Pressure Switch: Testing and Inspection

2011 Toyota Landcruiser V8-5.7L (3UR-FE)SECTION Testing and Inspection




3UR-FE ENGINE CONTROL: POWER STEERING OIL PRESSURE SWITCH: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT POWER STEERING OIL PRESSURE SWITCH

(a) Check the oil pressure switch.

(1) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(2) Turn the engine switch on (IG).

(3) Turn the Techstream main switch on.

(4) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / All Data / Power Steering pressure.

(5) Start the engine.

(6) Operate the steering wheel while idling, and read the value on the Techstream.

Standard:





If not as specified, check for DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes. If the power steering system inspection results are normal and a DTC is not output, replace the power steering oil pressure switch.

Inspect the power steering system Power Steering System. If the power steering system inspection results are normal and a DTC is not output, replace the power steering oil pressure switch.
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