Toyota Venza: Diagnosis System

Toyota Venza Service Manual / Power Assist Systems / Power Steering System / Diagnosis System

DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM

1. CHECK DLC3

(a) Check the DLC3 (See page ).

2. FUNCTION OF P/S WARNING LIGHT

(a) When a malfunction is detected in the power steering system, the P/S warning light on the accessory meter comes on to inform the driver of the malfunction.

HINT:

When power assist is stopped or reduced, the P/S warning light comes on.

Power assist is stopped:

When a malfunction occurs in the power steering system (including lost CAN communication etc.)
When the engine stalls (not a malfunction)
During the period after the ignition switch is turned to ON until the engine is started (not a malfunction)

Power assist is reduced:

When a malfunction occurs in the power steering system (including lost CAN communication etc.)
When the battery voltage decreases (not a malfunction)

3. CHECK P/S WARNING LIGHT

(a) Check that the P/S warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to ON and goes off in approximately 3 seconds.

(b) If the warning light remains on, refer to PS Warning Light Remains ON (See page ).

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Dtc Check / Clear

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