Toyota Camry (XV70): 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 probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table.
- Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
- Inspect the fuses and relays related to this system before inspecting the suspected areas below.
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Symptom | Suspected Area |
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Heavy steering | Front tires (improperly inflated, unevenly worn) |
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Front wheel alignment (incorrect) |
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Front suspension (Lower ball joint) |
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Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly |
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Torque sensor (Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly) | ||
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Power steering motor (Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly) | ||
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Steering column assembly |
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Battery and power source circuit (for A25A-FKS) |
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Battery and power source circuit (for 2GR-FKS) |
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Power source voltage of power steering ECU (Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly) |
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CAN communication system |
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Vehicle condition (Steering wheel is turned from left to right repeatedly with vehicle stopped or heavy load is continuously applied to vehicle) |
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Steering effort differs between right and left or is uneven |
Rotation angle sensor initialization and torque sensor zero point calibration incomplete |
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Front tires (improperly inflated, unevenly worn) |
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Front wheel alignment (incorrect) |
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Front suspension (Lower ball joint) |
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Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly |
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Torque sensor (Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly) | ||
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Power steering ECU (Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly) | ||
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Steering column assembly |
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While driving, steering effort does not change in accordance with vehicle speed, or steering wheel does not return to its centered position easily |
Skid control ECU (Brake actuator assembly) (w/ Electric Parking Brake System) |
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Skid control ECU (Brake actuator assembly) (w/o Electric Parking Brake System) |
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Speed sensor (w/ Electric Parking Brake System) |
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Speed sensor (w/o Electric Parking Brake System) |
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Torque sensor (Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly) |
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Power steering motor (Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly) | ||
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Power steering ECU (Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly) | ||
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CAN communication system |
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Friction sounds occur when turning steering wheel during low speed driving |
Power steering motor (Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly) |
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Steering column assembly |
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Spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly |
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Steering column cover contacting steering wheel assembly |
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High-pitched sound (squeaking) occurs when turning steering wheel slowly with vehicle stopped |
Power steering motor (Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly) |
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Steering wheel installation (incorrect) |
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Steering wheel vibrates and noise occurs when turning steering wheel from lock to lock |
Power steering motor (Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly) |
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Steering column assembly |
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Steering wheel installation (incorrect) |
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Drive mode does not change* |
Drive mode select switch circuit |
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EPS warning light remains on | EPS warning light circuit |
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*: w/ Drive Mode Switch
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Terminals Of Ecu
TERMINALS OF ECU TERMINALS OF ECU
*a Component without harness connected
(Rack and Pinion Power Steering Gear Assembly)
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HINT:
The rack and pinion power stee
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 EPS warning light in the combination meter assembly c
Dtc Check / Clear
DTC CHECK / CLEAR CHECK DTCs (USING TECHSTREAM)
(a) Turn the ignition switch off. (b) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(c) Turn the ignition switch to ON. (d) Turn the Techstream on.
(e) E
SEE MORE:
Communication Error from VSC to ECM Invalid Serial Data Received (P163081)
DESCRIPTION The skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) sends signals such as brake request signals to the ECM. If an abnormal signal is detected, the ECM stores DTC P163081.
DTC No. Detection Item
DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
DTC Output from
P163081 Communic
Air outlets - Manual air conditioning system
■ Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
change according to the
selected airflow mode.
■ Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or
close the vent.
■For quick
