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Unlock Position Sensor Signal Circuit: Procedure

  1. INSPECT STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY (STEERING LOCK ECU) 
    1. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
      Fig 1: Identifying Steering Lock Actuator Assembly Connector Terminal E78
      GTY114098Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E78-4 (SLP1) - E78-2 (SGND)
      1. Engine switch off
      2. Engine switch on (ACC or IG)
      Below 1 V

    OK → CHECK SMART ACCESS SYSTEM WITH PUSH-BUTTON START FUNCTION 

    NG: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (STEERING LOCK ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY - MAIN BODY ECU) 
    1. Disconnect the E78 connector from the steering lock actuator assembly.
      Fig 2: Identifying E78 Steering Lock Actuator Assembly And E61 Main Body ECU Connectors
      GTY110566Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the E61 connector from the main body ECU.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      E78-4 (SLP1) - E61-18 (SLP) Always Below 1 Ω
      E78-4 (SLP1) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK → PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE