Steering. Land Cruiser. Urj200, 202 Grj200 Vdj200
Power Assist Systems. Land Cruiser. Urj200, 202 Grj200 Vdj200
Power Steering System (W/ Variable Flow Control Solenoid Valve) -- 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.
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See page |
| Hard steering | Tires (Improperly inflated) | Click here |
| Power steering fluid level (Low) (for 1UR-FE) | Click here | |
| Power steering fluid level (Low) (for 3UR-FE) | Click here | |
| Power steering fluid level (Low) (for 1VD-FTV) | Click here | |
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) (for 1UR-FE) | Click here | |
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) (for 3UR-FE) | Click here | |
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) (for 1VD-FTV) | Click here | |
| Steering system joints (Worn) | - | |
| Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) | Click here | |
| Steering column (Binding) | - | |
| Power steering vane pump (for 1UR-FE) | Click here | |
| Power steering vane pump (for 3UR-FE) | Click here | |
| Power steering vane pump (for 1VD-FTV) | Click here | |
| Power steering link assembly | Click here | |
| Poor return | Tires (Improperly inflated) | Click here |
| Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | Click here | |
| Steering column (Binding) | - | |
| Power steering link assembly | Click here | |
| Excessive play | Steering system joints (Worn) | - |
| Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) | Click here | |
| Intermediate shaft, sliding yoke (Worn) | - | |
| Front wheel bearing (Worn) | Click here | |
| Power steering link assembly | Click here | |
| Abnormal noise | Power steering fluid level (Low) (for 1UR-FE) | Click here |
| Power steering fluid level (Low) (for 3UR-FE) | Click here | |
| Power steering fluid level (Low) (for 1VD-FTV) | Click here | |
| Steering system joints (Worn) | - | |
| Power steering vane pump (for 1UR-FE) | Click here | |
| Power steering vane pump (for 3UR-FE) | Click here | |
| Power steering vane pump (for 1VD-FTV) | Click here | |
| Power steering link assembly | Click here | |
| Power steering system does not operate | IG power source circuit | Click here |
| VFC power steering solenoid circuit | Click here | |
| Power steering ECU communication circuit | Click here | |
| Vehicle stability control system | Click here | |
| Steering angle sensor | Click here | |
| SFI system (for 1UR-FE) | Click here | |
| SFI system (for 3UR-FE) | Click here | |
| ECD system (for 1VD-FTV w/ DPF) | Click here | |
| ECD system (for 1VD-FTV w/o DPF) | Click here | |
| Power steering ECU | Click here | |
| When the vehicle is idling, steering effort is high (with the vehicle stopped) | Tire size and tire pressure | Click here |
| Power steering fluid level and pressure (for 1UR-FE) | Click here | |
| Power steering fluid level and pressure (for 3UR-FE) | Click here | |
| Power steering fluid level and pressure (for 1VD-FTV) | Click here | |
| Front wheel alignment | Click here | |
| IG power source circuit | Click here | |
| VFC power steering solenoid circuit | Click here | |
| Power steering ECU communication circuit | Click here | |
| Steering angle sensor | Click here | |
| Power steering ECU | Click here | |
| Even if vehicle speed increases, steering effort does not increase | VFC power steering solenoid circuit | Click here |
| Power steering ECU communication circuit | Click here | |
| Vehicle stability control system | Click here | |
| Power steering ECU | Click here | |
| Power steering warning light is abnormal | Power steering warning light circuit | Click here |
| Drive mode does not change | Drive mode select switch circuit | Click here |