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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)"
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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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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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POWER STEERING FLUID
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
POWER STEERING FLUID
Draining and RefillingINFOID:0000000009461266
DRAINING
1. Disconnect the high and low pressure piping from power steering gear.
2. Drain power steering fluid into a suitable container.
REFILLING
1. Fill power steering reservoir while checking power steering fluid level.
2. Bleed air from power steering hydraulic system. Refer to ST-30, "Air Bleeding Hydraulic System"
.
3. Check for power steering fluid leaks.
Air Bleeding Hydraulic SystemINFOID:0000000009461267
AIR BLEEDING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
If air bleeding is not complete, excessive noise in the power steering oil pump will be present.
1. Make sure engine is off.
2. Turn the steering wheel from the full right stop pos ition and then to full left stop position several times.
Repeat until bubbles are no longer being generated in the reservoir.
3. When the power steering fluid level lowers, refill the reservoir. CAUTION:
Do not allow the power steerin g fluid level to drop below
the hatching area.
4. Repeat steps one and two until the power steering fluid level stabilizes.
5. Start the engine and run at idle.
6. Turn the steering wheel from the full right stop pos ition and then to full left stop position several times.
Repeat until bubbles or fluid discoloration are no longer being generated in the reservoir.
7. When the power steering fluid level lowers, refill the reservoir.
8. Stop the engine.
9. Verify proper power steering fluid level. Power steering fluid level should be between the hatching area of the indicator on
the power steering reservoir tank cap.
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STEERING WHEEL
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000009461268
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009461269
REMOVAL
1. Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove driver air bag module. Refer to SR-11, "Removal and Installation"
.
3. Disconnect the harness connectors from clipping locations.
4. Remove steering wheel lock nut.
5. Remove steering wheel using suitable tool (A). NOTE:
When reconnecting spiral cable, fix cable with a tape so that fix-
ing case and rotating part keep aligned. This will omit neutral
position alignment procedure during spiral cable installation.
INSTALLATION
1. Ensure spiral cable locating pin (white rubber pin) is in the 12 o’clock position.
2. Install the steering wheel to the steering column assembly. NOTE:
1. Driver air bag module 2. Steering wheel
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STEERING WHEEL
• Ensure tick mark on steering wheel is aligned with tick mark on the steering column pin.
• Ensure spiral cable location pin (white rubber pin) is aligned to the steering wheel locating pin hole.
• Route driver airbag module connector(s) and steer ing wheel heater connector harnesses through the
steering wheel.
3. Connect steering wheel switch connector to spiral cable.
4. Connect steering wheel heater connector (from spiral cable) to connector on steering wheel (if equipped).
5. Insert steering wheel heater harness into hook part of the steering wheel back cover.
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Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000009461270
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009461271
REMOVAL
Hole Cover Seal, Hole Cove r and Lower Shaft Assembly
1. Set wheels to the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove the instrument lower panel LH. Refer to IP-14, "Exploded View"
.
3. Remove lower side bolt (A) of lower shaft assembly (1). • Steering gear (2)
1. Steering column assembly 2. Hole cover 3. Hole cover seal
4. Lower shaft assembly
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