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Problem Symptoms Table

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If a normal system code is displayed during the DTC check but the problem still occurs, check the circuits for each problem symptom in the order given in the table below and proceed to the relevant troubleshooting information.

VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM

Symptom Suspected Area Refer To
Steering wheel is off-center Steering wheel is off-center or deviates from neutral position Refer to Steering Wheel is Off-center or Deviates from Neutral Position
VGRS system stops or does not operate Only if the following (1 to 4) is all normal and the problem is still occurring, replace the steering control ECU. Refer to REMOVAL
1. Actuator temperature is abnormal Refer to VGRS System Stops or does not Operate
2. IG power source circuit Refer to DTC C15C6/77: IG Power Supply Voltage Malfunction
3. IG or PIG power supply circuit Refer to DTC C15C7/78: DC Motor Power Source Voltage Malfunction; DTC C15C8/79: Power Supply Relay Failure
4. Power steering system (check steering effort) Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Steering angle differs between left and right Steering angle differs between left and right Refer to Steering Angle Differs between Left and Right
Steering wheel vibrates or abnormal noise is heard from steering wheel Steering wheel vibrates or abnormal noise is heard from steering wheel Refer to Steering Wheel Vibrates or Abnormal Noise is Heard from Steering Wheel
Master warning light (VGRS) malfunction Master warning light circuit Refer to Master Warning Light Malfunction