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HEATED STEERING WHEEL SYSTEM
HEATED STEERING WHEEL SYSTEM
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000009461257
1.CHECK HEATED STEERING WHEEL SYSTEM
Check operation of heated steering wheel system. Refer to ST-8, "HEATED STEERING WHEEL SYSTEM :
System Description".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Go to ST-22, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000009461258
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to ST-10, "Wiring Diagram".
1.CHECK POWER CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to ST-31, "Removal and Installation"
.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Turn heated steering wheel switch ON.
5. Check voltage between heated steering wheel harness connector M114.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 3.
2.CHECK HEATED STEERING WHEEL
Check heated steering wheel. Refer to ST-25, "Component Inspection (Heated Steering Wheel)"
.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Replace heated steering wheel. Refer to ST-31, "Removal and Installation"
.
3.CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between heated steering wheel harness connector terminal M114 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair or replace the harness or connector.
4.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN HEATED STEERING WHEEL RELAY AND HEATED STEERING WHEEL
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect heated steering wheel relay connector.
3. Check continuity between heated steering wheel relay harness connector terminal M90 and steering
wheel harness connector terminal M114.
Connector Te r m i n a l
Voltage (Approx.)
+-
M114 2 1 Battery voltage
Connector Terminal GroundContinuity
M114 1 Yes
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4. Check continuity between heated steering wheel relay harness connector terminal M90 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Repair or replace the harness or connector.
5.CHECK HEATED STEERING RELAY
Check heated steering relay. Refer to ST-24, "Component Inspection (Heated Steering Relay)"
.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Replace heated steering relay.
6.CHECK POWER TO HEATED STEERING RELAY
Check the following.
•Battery
• Harness for open or short between battery and 10A fuse (No. 2)
• 10A fuse (No. 2)
• Harness for open or short between 10A fuse (No. 2) and heated steering relay
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
7.CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect heated steering wheel switch.
2. Check continuity between heated steering wheel switch harness connector terminal M51 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> Repair or replace the harness or connector.
8.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN HEATED STEE RING RELAY AND A/C AUTO AMP.
1. Disconnect A/C auto amp.
2. Check continuity between heated steering wheel relay harness connector terminal M90 and A/C auto
amp. harness connector terminal M152.
3. Check continuity between heated steering re lay harness connector terminal M90 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 9.
Heated steering wheel relay Heated steering wheel Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
M90 5 M114 2 Yes
Heated steering wheel relay GroundContinuity
Connector Terminal
M90 5 No
Connector Terminal GroundContinuity
M51 2 Yes
Heated steering relay A/C Auto amp. Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
M90 2 M152 20 Yes
Heated steering relay GroundContinuity
Connector Terminal
M90 2 No
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HEATED STEERING WHEEL SYSTEM
NO >> Repair or replace harness or connector.
9.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN A/C AUTO AMP. AND HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH
1. Check continuity between A/C auto amp. har ness connector terminal M152 and heated steering wheel
switch harness connector M51.
2. Check continuity between A/C auto amp. harness connector M152 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 10.
NO >> Repair or replace the harness or connector.
10.CHECK HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH
Check heated steering wheel switch. Refer to ST-24, "Component Inspection (Heated Steering Wheel
Switch)".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace A/C Auto amp. Refer to HAC-102, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Replace heated steering wheel switch.
Component Inspection (Heat ed Steering Wheel Switch)INFOID:0000000009461259
1.CHECK HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove the heated steering wheel switch connector M51.
3. Check continuity between heated st eering wheel switch terminals.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Replace heated steering wheel switch.
2.CHECK HEATED STEERING WH EEL SWITCH INDICATOR LAMP
Apply 12V direct current between heated steering wheel switch terminals and check that the indicator lamp
turns ON.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Replace heated steering wheel switch.
Component Inspection (Heated Steering Relay)INFOID:0000000009461260
1.CHECK HEATED STEERING RELAY CONTINUITY
A/C Auto amp. Heated steering wheel switch
Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
M152 8 M51 1 Yes
A/C Auto amp. GroundContinuity
Connector Terminal
M152 8 No
Terminal Condition Continuity
12 Switch pressed Yes
Switch released No
Te r m i n a l s Condition Indicator lamp status
+–
56 Apply 12V direct current be-
tween terminals ON
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1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove heated steering relay. Refer to ST-7, "HEATED STEERING WHEEL SYSTEM : Component
Parts Location".
3. Apply 12V direct current between heated steering relay terminals and check continuity.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Replace heated steering wheel relay.
Component Inspection (H eated Steering Wheel)INFOID:0000000009461261
1.CHECK HEATED STEERING WHEEL CONTINUITY
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to ST-31, "Removal and Installation"
.
3. Check continuity between steering wheel connector terminals.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Replace heated steering wheel.
2.CHECK HEATED STEERING WHEEL RESISTANCE
Check resistance between heated steering wheel connector terminals.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Replace heated steering wheel. Refer to ST-31, "Removal and Installation"
.
Terminal Condition Continuity
3 − 5 12V direct current applied between termi-
nals 1 and 2. Ye s
No current applied. No
Terminals Condition Continuity
1 − 2 Surface temperature of less than 30
°C
(86 °F) Ye s
Surface temperature of 30 °C (86 °F) or
more No
Terminals Condition Resistance
1 − 2 Surface temperature of 20 °C (68 °F) 1.7 – 2.17 Ω
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HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH INDICATOR LAMP
HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH INDICATOR LAMP
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000009461262
1.CHECK HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH INDICATOR LAMP
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Turn heated steering wheel switch ON. Observe indicator.
3. Turn heated steering wheel switch OFF. Observe indicator.
Does heated steering wheel switch indicator lamp turn ON and then OFF?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Go to ST-26, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000009461263
1.CHECK POWER CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove the heated steering wheel switch.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Check voltage between heated steering wheel switch harness connector M51.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> GO TO 3.
2.CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect heated steering wheel switch connector.
3. Check continuity between heated steering wheel switch harness connector terminal M51 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair or replace the harness or connectors.
3.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN HEATED STEERING RELAY AND HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH
1. Disconnect heated steering relay connector.
2. Check continuity between heated steering rela y harness connector terminal M90 and heated steering
wheel switch harness connector M51.
3. Check continuity between heated steer ing relay harness connector M90 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair or replace harness or connectors.
Connector Te r m i n a l
Voltage (Approx.)
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M51 1 2 Battery voltage
Connector Terminal GroundContinuity
M51 6 Yes
Heated steering relay Heated steering wheel switch Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
M90 5 M51 5 Yes
Connector Terminal GroundContinuity
M90 5 No
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4.CHECK HEATED STEERING RELAY
Check heated steering relay. Refer to ST-24, "Component Inspection (Heated Steering Relay)"
.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Replace heated steering relay.
5.CHECK BATTERY POWER
Check the following:
•Battery
• Harness for open or short between battery and 10A fuse (No. 2)
• 10A fuse (No. 2)
• Harness for open or short between 10A fuse (No. 2) and heated steering wheel relay
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
6.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN A/C AUTO AMP. AND HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH
1. Check continuity between A/C Auto amp. harne ss connector M152 and heated steering wheel switch har-
ness connector M51.
2. Check continuity between A/C Auto amp. harness connector M152 and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Repair or replace the harness or connectors.
7.CHECK HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH
Check heated steering wheel switch. Refer to ST-24, "Component Inspection (Heated Steering Wheel
Switch)".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace A/C Auto amp. Refer to HAC-102, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Replace heated steering wheel switch.
A/C Auto amp. Heated steering wheel switch Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
M152 8 M51 1 Yes
A/C auto amp. GroundContinuity
Connector Terminal
M152 8 No
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STEERING COLUMN
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
STEERING COLUMN
Symptom TableINFOID:0000000009461264
HEATED STEERING WHEEL
Symptom Inspection item
Heated steering wheel system inoperative Refer to ST-22, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
Heated steering wheel switch indicator lamp inoperative Refer to ST-26, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHN ESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000009461265
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: Applicable
Reference page
ST-15, "Inspection"
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ST-20, "Inspection"
ST-20, "Inspection"ST-20, "Inspection"ST-15, "Inspection"ST-16, "Inspection"ST-20, "Inspection"
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ST-20, "Inspection"
ST-18, "Inspection"ST-18, "Inspection"ST-20, "Inspection"
Refer to ST-29, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"Refer to FSU-6, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
Refer to ST-29, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
Refer to ST-29, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
Refer to ST-29, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
Refer to ST-29, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
Refer to ST-29, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Fluid level
Air in hydraulic system
Outer socket ball joint swinging force
Outer socket ball joint rotating torque
Outer socket ball joint end play
Steering fluid leakage
Steering wheel play
Steering gear rack sliding force
Improper steering wheel
Improper installation or looseness of tilt lock lever
Mounting rubber deterioration
Steering column deformation or damage
Improper installation or looseness of steering column
Steering linkage looseness
WHEEL HUB
AXLE and SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
Symptom Steering Noise
× × ××××× × × × ××× ×
Shake ×× ×××××
Vibration × ××× × × ×
Shimmy ×× × ××× ×
Shudder ××××××
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