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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.
Power Steering System

Symptom

Suspected Area

Link

Heavy steering

Front tires (improperly inflated, unevenly worn)

Front wheel alignment (incorrect)

Front suspension (Lower ball joint)

Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly

Torque sensor (Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly)

Power steering motor (Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly)

Steering column assembly

Battery and power source circuit (for A25A-FKS)

Battery and power source circuit (for 2GR-FKS)

Power source voltage of power steering ECU (Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly)

CAN communication system

Vehicle condition (Steering wheel is turned from left to right repeatedly with vehicle stopped or heavy load is continuously applied to vehicle)

Steering effort differs between right and left or is uneven

Rotation angle sensor initialization and torque sensor zero point calibration incomplete

Front tires (improperly inflated, unevenly worn)

Front wheel alignment (incorrect)

Front suspension (Lower ball joint)

Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly

Torque sensor (Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly)

Power steering ECU (Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly)

Steering column assembly

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)

Skid control ECU (Brake actuator assembly) (w/o Electric Parking Brake System)

Speed sensor (w/ Electric Parking Brake System)

Speed sensor (w/o Electric Parking Brake System)

Torque sensor (Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly)

Power steering motor (Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly)

Power steering ECU (Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly)

CAN communication system

Friction sounds occur when turning steering wheel during low speed driving

Power steering motor (Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly)

Steering column assembly

Spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly

Steering column cover contacting steering wheel assembly

High-pitched sound (squeaking) occurs when turning steering wheel slowly with vehicle stopped

Power steering motor (Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly)

Steering wheel installation (incorrect)

Steering wheel vibrates and noise occurs when turning steering wheel from lock to lock

Power steering motor (Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly)

Steering column assembly

Steering wheel installation (incorrect)

Drive mode does not change*

Drive mode select switch circuit

EPS warning light remains on

EPS warning light circuit

*: 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) - - 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

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     Components

    COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION *1 NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER *2 NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY *3 FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH *4 FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH *5 FRONT FENDER APRON SEAL LH - - N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf): Spe

     System Description

    SYSTEM DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION (a) Safety Connect performs ACN (Automatic Collision Notification), manual emergency calling, stolen vehicle tracking and roadside assistance service by, audio and data communications between the vehicle and call center through a cellular phone network. As shown in the

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