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.
Freeze frame data
Data list / active testInstallation
Install rear no. 1 Seat assembly lh (w/o rear no. 2 Seat)
Fully tilt the seatback forward.
Place the seat in the cabin.
Notice:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
Connection procedures of seat to lock cable when
reusing seat:
Using a screwdriver, detach the cla ...
Front lower ball joint
Components
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Remove front wheel
Remove front speed sensor lh (for 2wd) (see
page bc-191)
Remove front brake cylinder assembly lh
(see page br-40)
Remove front ...
On-vehicle inspection
Check throttle body
Check the throttle control motor operating sounds.
Turn the ignition switch on.
When pressing the accelerator pedal, check
the operating sound of the running motor. Make
sure that no friction noises emit from the motor.
If friction noise exists, replace t ...