Steering Lock Unit Inspection: Notes

NOTE:

When removing the lower column cover, it is necessary to rotate the steering wheel.
If any door is opened/closed with the ignition switched OFF, the steering wheel will lock. Perform the procedure from Steps 1- 3 so that the steering wheel will not be locked.

Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
Open the front driver-side door.
Switch the ignition off.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [(US)] .)
Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Verify that the voltages of each of the terminals are as indicated in the terminal voltage table (reference).
- If the voltage is not as specified in the terminal voltage table (reference), inspect the parts under Inspection item(s).
  - If the system does not work normally even though the inspection items are normal, replace the steering lock unit. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(US)] .)