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Model Year Start: 2018 Model: Camry Prod Date Range: [03/2017 -           ]
Title: POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING; 2018 - 2024 MY Camry [03/2017 -        ]

HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

  • Use the following procedure to troubleshoot the power steering system.
  • *: Use the Techstream.

PROCEDURE

1.

VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

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2.

INSPECT BATTERY

(a) Turn the ignition switch off.

(b) Measure the voltage of the battery.

Standard Voltage:

11 to 14 V

HINT:

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

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3.

CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA*

HINT:

Refer to DTC Check / Clear.

Chassis > EMPS > Trouble Codes

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4.

PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION

Result

Proceed to

Symptom does not occur.

A

Symptom occurs.

B

B

GO TO STEP 6

A

5.

SYMPTOM SIMULATION

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6.

CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM*

(a) Check for DTCs.

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Result

Proceed to

CAN communication system DTCs are not output.

A

CAN communication system DTCs are output.

B

HINT:

  • If any CAN communication system DTCs are output, perform troubleshooting for the CAN communication system first.
  • If communication to the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly cannot be established through the Techstream, inspect terminals CANH and CANL of the DLC3 and the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly, and the IG circuit of the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly.
B

PROCEED TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

A

7.

CHECK FOR DTC*

(a) Check for DTCs.

Chassis > EMPS > Trouble Codes

HINT:

Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart when any DTCs are output.

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Result

Proceed to

DTCs are not output.

A

DTCs are output.

B

B

GO TO STEP 10

A

8.

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

(a) Refer to Problem Symptoms Table.

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Result

Proceed to

Fault is not listed in Problem Symptoms Table.

A

Fault is listed in Problem Symptoms Table.

B

B

GO TO STEP 10

A

9.

OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*

(a) Refer to Terminals of ECU.

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(b) Refer to Data List / Active Test.

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10.

REPAIR OR REPLACE

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11.

CONFIRMATION TEST

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