Steering Column: Description and Operation

STEERING COLUMN: STEERING LOCK SYSTEM: SYSTEM DIAGRAM





Input and output signals of each ECU:






1. DESCRIPTION

(a) The steering lock system locks or unlocks the steering lock by activating the steering lock bar with a motor. The steering lock ECU activates the motor based on signals from the certification ECU and main body ECU.

(b) A LIN (Local Interconnect Network) is used for communication between different ECUs in this system.

2. FUNCTIONS OF COMPONENTS

(a) The steering lock ECU controls the system based on information from the following components.