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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.
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

Steering column assembly

Battery and power source circuit *1

Battery and power source circuit *2

Power source voltage of power steering ECU

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

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

CAN communication system

Steering effort differs between right and left or is uneven

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

Torque sensor zero point calibration

Front tires (improperly inflated, unevenly worn)

Front wheel alignment (incorrect)

Front suspension (Lower ball joint)

Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly

Steering column assembly

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

While driving, steering effort does not change in accordance with vehicle speed, or steering wheel does not return to its centered position easily

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

Front tires (improperly inflated, unevenly worn)

Front wheel alignment (incorrect)

Combination meter assembly

Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly

Steering column assembly

Front suspension (Lower ball joint)

Skid control ECU (Brake actuator assembly)

Speed sensor *3

Speed sensor *4

Torque sensor (Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly)

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

CAN communication system

Knocking or clunking sound occurs when turning steering wheel back and forth while power steering is in operation

Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly

Steering column assembly

Steering intermediate shaft assembly

Front suspension (Lower ball joint)

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)

*1: for A25A-FKS

*2: for 2GR-FKS

*3: w/ Electric Parking Brake System

*4: w/o Electric Parking Brake System

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     On-vehicle Inspection

    ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY (a) Start the engine and make sure that the vehicle is in a state in which the power steering can operate. (b) Stop the vehicl

     Adjustment

    ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE 1. STEERING WHEEL OFF CENTER ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE (a) Inspect steering wheel off center. (1) Turn the steering wheel assembly to the center position. (2) Apply masking t

     Steering Wheel

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     Fail-safe Chart

    FAIL-SAFE CHART FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION (a) When communication fails in any of the CAN bus lines (communication lines), a fail-safe function(s) will operate. The fail-safe function that is specified for each system operates to prevent those systems from malfunctioning. (b) The following table shows the

     Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit Short to Battery or Open (P071015)

    DESCRIPTION The ATF temperature sensor converts the automatic transaxle fluid (ATF) temperature into a resistance value for use by the ECM. The ECM applies voltage to the temperature sensor through terminal THO1 of the ECM. The sensor resistance changes with the ATF temperature. As the temperatu

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