If a problem occurs in the electric power steering system, the p/s warning light will come on in the combination meter and steering power assist will be stopped, fixed at a particular point, or decreased simultaneously to protect the system.
Hint:
The amount of power assist may be decreased to prevent the motor and ecus from overheating if the steering wheel is continuously turned when the vehicle is either stopped or driven at a low speed, or if the steering wheel is kept at either full lock position for a long time. In such cases, the amount of power assist returns to normal if the steering wheel is not turned for approximately 10 minutes with the engine idling.
Battery current sensor
On-vehicle inspection
Check battery current sensor assembly
Measure the resistance of the sensor.
Standard resistance
If the result is not as specified, replace the sensor
assembly.
Measure the resistance of the sensor.
Standard resistance
If the result is not as specified, ...
Fog light relay
On-vehicle inspection
Inspect front fog light relay
Remove the front fog relay from the no. 6 Relay
block.
Measure the resistance of the relay.
Standard resistance
If the result is not as specified, replace the relay. ...
Disassembly (2005/11-2006/01)
Remove front axle inboard joint boot no. 2 Clamp lh
One touch type:
Using a screwdriver, remove the inboard joint
boot clamp, as shown in the illustration.
Claw engagement type:
Using needle-nose pliers, remove the inboard
joint boot clamp, as shown in the illustra ...