Last Modified: 11-20-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000013H0O
Model Year Start: 2018 Model: Camry Prod Date Range: [03/2017 - 08/2022]
Title: THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function): Steering Lock does not Lock; 2018 - 2022 MY Camry [03/2017 - 08/2022]

Steering Lock does not Lock

DESCRIPTION

The steering lock actuator or upper bracket assembly activates the steering lock motor and moves the lock bar into the steering column to lock the steering.

When the steering lock is operating, the steering may not lock when the lock bar is not aligned with the lock hole of the steering column. In this case, the steering can be locked by turning the steering wheel a little, as is done for a vehicle with a mechanical key, to change the position of the lock hole.

Related Data List and Active Test Items

Problem Symptom

Data List Item

Active Test Item

Steering Lock does not Lock

Smart Key

  • Lock Request Receive
  • L Code Check
  • Steering Lock

Main Body

  • FL Door Courtesy SW

Power Source Control

  • Shift P Signal

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WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • When using the Techstream with the engine switch off, connect the Techstream to the vehicle and turn a courtesy light switch on and off at intervals of 1.5 seconds or less until communication between the Techstream and the vehicle begins. Then select Model Code "KEY REGIST" under manual mode and enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Smart Key. While using the Techstream, periodically turn a courtesy light switch on and off at intervals of 1.5 seconds or less to maintain communication between the Techstream and the vehicle.
  • Perform either of the following operations to lock/unlock the steering:
    • To unlock the steering, carry the key and turn the engine switch on (ACC) or on (IG).
    • To lock the steering, turn the engine switch off with the shift lever in P, and then open a door.
  • Make sure that no DTCs are output. If any DTCs are output, proceed to the Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart.

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  • The smart key system (for Start Function) uses LIN communication. First perform the inspections in "How to Proceed with Troubleshooting" to confirm that there are no communication malfunctions before proceeding with troubleshooting.

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  • When replacing the steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator or upper bracket assembly) or certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) registration must be performed.

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  • After performing repairs, confirm that the problem does not recur.
  • Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following procedure.
  • When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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PROCEDURE

1.

READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (LOCK REQUEST RECEIVE)

(a) Use the Data List to check if the steering lock command is functioning properly.

Body Electrical > Smart Key > Data List

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Range

Normal Condition

Diagnostic Note

Lock Request Receive

Status of steering lock command from certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)

OK or NG

OK: Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) sends steering lock command (within 10 seconds of any door opened with shift lever in P and engine switch off)

NG: Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) does not send steering lock command (no door opened with shift lever in P and engine switch off)

If OK is not displayed even though the steering lock conditions are met, the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) may be malfunctioning.

Body Electrical > Smart Key > Data List

Tester Display

Lock Request Receive

OK:

The certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) receives a lock request signal within 10 seconds of turning the engine switch from on (IG) to on (ACC) or off and opening a door with the shift lever in P, and OK is displayed on the Techstream screen.

NG

GO TO STEP 7

OK

2.

READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (L CODE CHECK)

(a) Use the Data List to check if L code certification is functioning properly.

Body Electrical > Smart Key > Data List

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Range

Normal Condition

Diagnostic Note

L Code Check

Verification result between certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) and steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator assembly)

OK or NG

OK: Verification result normal

NG: Verification result abnormal

When NG is displayed:

  • The ID code for the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) or steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator assembly) is not registered, or the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) or steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator assembly) is malfunctioning.
  • The steering cannot be locked.
  • The steering cannot be unlocked (the engine cannot be started).

Body Electrical > Smart Key > Data List

Tester Display

L Code Check

OK:

OK is displayed on the Techstream.

HINT:

Reasons for verification failure:

  • The steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator or upper bracket assembly) or certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) is malfunctioning.
  • There is a problem with the communication between ECUs.
  • An ECU is replaced, but is not registered.
  • An ECU is replaced with an ECU which has a code already stored in it.
NG

REPLACE STEERING LOCK ECU (STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR OR UPPER BRACKET ASSEMBLY)

OK

3.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER SOURCE)

(a) Disconnect the K65 steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator or upper bracket assembly) connector.

(b) Measure the resistance and voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

K65-1 (GND) - Body ground

Always

Below 1 Ω

NOTICE:

If the result is not as specified, check for looseness in the ground cable connection.

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

K65-7 (B) - Body ground

Always

11 to 14 V

*a

Front view of wire harness connector

(to Steering Lock ECU Steering Lock Actuator or Upper Bracket Assembly))
NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK

4.

CHECK STEERING LOCK ECU (STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR OR UPPER BRACKET ASSEMBLY)

(a) Connect the K65 steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator or upper bracket assembly) connector.

(b) Move the shift lever to P and turn the engine switch off.

(c) Check the signal waveform according to the condition(s) in the table below.

*a

Component with harness connected

(Steering Lock ECU (Steering Lock Actuator or Upper Bracket Assembly))

*b

Steering lock motor not operating

*c

Steering lock motor operating

*d

Waveform

OK:

Tester Connection

Condition

Tool Setting

Specified Condition

K65-3 (IGE) - K65-1 (GND)

2 V/DIV., 200 ms./DIV.

Steering lock motor not operating → Operating → Not operating

Pulse generation

(See waveform)

HINT:

  • When taking measurements when the lock motor is stopped, it is not necessary to perform any operations.
  • In order to take measurements when the lock motor is operating, perform either of the following operations:
    • To unlock the steering, carry the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly and turn the engine switch on (ACC) or on (IG).
    • To lock the steering, turn the engine switch off with the shift lever in P, and then open a door.
OK

REPLACE STEERING LOCK ECU (STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR OR UPPER BRACKET ASSEMBLY)

NG

5.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STEERING LOCK ECU (STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR OR UPPER BRACKET ASSEMBLY) - CERTIFICATION ECU (SMART KEY ECU ASSEMBLY))

(a) Disconnect the K65 steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator or upper bracket assembly) connector.

(b) Disconnect the K62 certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.

(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

K65-3 (IGE) - K62-25 (SLR+)

Always

Below 1 Ω

K65-3 (IGE) or K62-25 (SLR+) - Other terminals and body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher
NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK

6.

CHECK STEERING LOCK ECU (STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR OR UPPER BRACKET ASSEMBLY)

(a) Connect the K65 steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator or upper bracket assembly) connector.

(b) Connect the K62 certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) connector.

(c) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

K65-3 (IGE) - Body ground

Always

11 to 14 V

*a

Component with harness connected

(Steering Lock ECU (Steering Lock Actuator or Upper Bracket Assembly))
OK

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NG

REPLACE STEERING LOCK ECU (STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR OR UPPER BRACKET ASSEMBLY)

7.

READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (FL DOOR COURTESY SW)

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

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

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Smart Key / Data List.

(e) Using the Techstream, check the following main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) Data List item by opening and closing the driver door to confirm the state of the front door courtesy light switch assembly.

Body Electrical > Main Body > Data List

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Range

Normal Condition

Diagnostic Note

FL Door Courtesy SW

Front door LH courtesy light switch signal

OFF or ON

OFF: Front door LH closed

ON: Front door LH open

-

Body Electrical > Main Body > Data List

Tester Display

FL Door Courtesy SW

OK:

The Data List item changes in accordance with the opening and closing of the driver door.

NG

GO TO LIGHTING SYSTEM (Front Door Courtesy Switch Circuit)

OK

8.

READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (SHIFT P SIGNAL)

(a) Move the shift lever to P.

(b) Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.

Body Electrical > Power Source Control > Data List

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Range

Normal Condition

Diagnostic Note

Shift P Signal

Shift position P

OFF or ON

OFF: Shift lever not in P

ON: Shift lever in P

Use this item to determine if the park/neutral position switch assembly is malfunctioning.

Body Electrical > Power Source Control > Data List

Tester Display

Shift P Signal

OK:

ON is displayed on the Techstream.

NG

GO TO OTHER PROBLEM

OK

9.

READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (STEERING LOCK)

(a) Check that the steering is unlocked.

(b) Read the Data List according to the display on the Techstream.

Body Electrical > Smart Key > Data List

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Range

Normal Condition

Diagnostic Note

Steering Lock

Steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator or upper bracket assembly) lock confirmation status

Unset or Set

Unset: Lock not confirmed

Set: Lock confirmed

When Unset is displayed, the steering is not locked.

Body Electrical > Smart Key > Data List

Tester Display

Steering Lock

OK:

Set is displayed on the Techstream.

OK

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NG

REPLACE STEERING LOCK ECU (STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR OR UPPER BRACKET ASSEMBLY)