Land Cruiser URJ200 URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200 - POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS


POWER STEERING SYSTEM (for 1VD-FTV with DPF) - 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.
Power Steering System
SymptomSuspected AreaSee page
Hard steeringTires (Improperly inflated)
Power steering fluid level (Low)
Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
Steering system joints (Worn)-
Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
Steering column (Binding)-
Pressure feed tube assembly with relief valve (Abnormal relief valve)-
Power steering vane pump
Power steering link assembly
Poor returnTires (Improperly inflated)
Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
Steering column (Binding)-
Power steering link assembly
Excessive playSteering system joints (Worn)-
Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
Intermediate shaft, sliding yoke (Worn)-
Front wheel bearing (Worn)
Power steering link assembly
Abnormal noisePower steering fluid level (Low)
Steering system joints (Worn)-
Power steering vane pump
Power steering link assembly
Power steering system does not operateIG power source circuit
VFC power steering solenoid circuit
Power steering ECU communication circuit
Vehicle stability control system
Steering angle sensor
ECD system
Power steering ECU
When the vehicle is idling, steering effort is high (with the vehicle stopped)Tire size and tire pressure
Power steering fluid level and pressure
Front wheel alignment
IG power source circuit
VFC power steering solenoid circuit
Power steering ECU communication circuit
Steering angle sensor
Power steering ECU
Even if vehicle speed increases, steering effort does not increaseVFC power steering solenoid circuit
Power steering ECU communication circuit
Vehicle stability control system
Power steering ECU
Power steering warning light is abnormalPower steering warning light circuit