Lexus NX: How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
- Use these procedures to troubleshoot the power steering system.
- *: Use the Techstream.
PROCEDURE
| 1. | VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP |
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| 2. | INSPECT AUXILIARY BATTERY VOLTAGE |
(a) Measure the voltage of the auxiliary battery.
Standard voltage:
11 to 14 V
If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the auxiliary battery before proceeding to the next step.
(b) Using the Techstream, inspect auxiliary battery voltage reduction history "Battery Voltage Lo Record" in the Data List.
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| 3. | CHECK DTC AND FREEZE FRAME DATA* |
HINT:
Refer to DTC Check / Clear.
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| 4. | PROBLEM SYMPTOM CONFIRMATION |
| Symptom occurs |  | GO TO STEP 6 |
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| 5. | SYMPTOM SIMULATION |
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| 6. | CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM* |
(a) Check for DTCs.
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HINT:
- If any CAN communication system DTCs are output, perform troubleshooting on the CAN communication system first.
- If communication to the power steering ECU assembly cannot be established through the Techstream, inspect terminals CANH and CANL of the DLC3 and the power steering ECU assembly, and the IG circuit of the power steering ECU assembly.
| CAN communication system DTC is output | | PROCEED TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING) |
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| 7. | CHECK FOR DTC* |
(a) Check for DTCs.
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HINT:
Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart when any DTCs are output.
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| DTC is output | | GO TO STEP 10 |
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| 8. | PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE |
(a) Refer to Problem Symptoms Table.
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| Fault is listed in Problem Symptoms Table | | GO TO STEP 10 |
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| 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 |
| NEXT | | END |
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Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of
Terminals Of Ecu
TERMINALS OF ECU *a Component with harness connected (Power Steering ECU Assembly) - - CHECK POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY (a) Measure the voltage and resistance according to the value(s) i
Diagnosis System
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM CHECK DLC3 (a) Check the DLC3. Click here CHECK WARNING LIGHT (a) When a problem occurs in the power steering system, the power steering warning light (red or yellow) on the combina
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