Power Steering System Problem Symptoms Table

Steering. Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190
Power Steering. Lexus Gs430, Gs300. Uzs190 Grs190

Power Steering System -- Problem Symptoms Table


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Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem. If necessary, repair or replace the faulty parts.

POWER STEERING SYSTEM
Symptom
Suspected area
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Steering is heavy.
Front tires (Improperly inflated, unevenly worn)
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Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
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Front suspension (Lower ball joint)
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Steering column assembly (for 3GR-FSE)
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Steering column assembly (for 3GR-FE)
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Steering column assembly (for 3UZ-FE)
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Torque sensor (Built into steering link assembly)
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Power steering motor
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Speed sensor
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Skid control ECU
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Battery and power source system
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Power steering ECU power source voltage and relay
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Power steering ECU
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Steering effort differs between right and left or is uneven.
Calibration of turning angle sensor output and torque sensor zero point is not completed
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Front tires (Improperly inflated, unevenly worn)
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Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
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Front suspension (Lower ball joint)
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Power steering gear
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Torque sensor (Built into steering link assembly)
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Steering column assembly (for 3GR-FSE)
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Steering column assembly (for 3GR-FE)
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Steering column assembly (for 3UZ-FE)
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Power steering motor
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Power steering ECU
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While driving, steering effort does not change in accordance with vehicle speed or the steering wheel does not return properly.
Front suspension (Lower ball joint)
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Speed sensor
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Skid control ECU
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Combination meter
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Engine speed detection circuit
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Torque sensor (Built into steering link assembly)
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Power steering motor
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Power steering ECU
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A knocking (or cranking) sound occurs when turning the steering wheel back and forth while power steering is in operation.
Front suspension (Lower ball joint)
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Steering intermediate shaft
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Power steering gear
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Noise occurs when turning the steering wheel during low speed driving.
Power steering gear
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Steering column assembly (for 3GR-FSE)
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Steering column assembly (for 3GR-FE)
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Steering column assembly (for 3UZ-FE)
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A high-pitched sound (squeaking) occurs when turning the steering wheel slowly with the vehicle stopped.
Power steering motor
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The steering wheel vibrates and noise occurs when turning the steering wheel from lock to lock.
Power steering gear
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Steering column assembly (for 3GR-FSE)
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Steering column assembly (for 3GR-FE)
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Steering column assembly (for 3UZ-FE)
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