4runner has power but no crank

In case you need the new steering lock.

https://www.toyotapartsdeal.com/oem/toyota~actuator~assy~steer~45020-68040.html

 

New battery in, still no response. I’ve got power throughout the car, just no crank as if it’s in some sort of “safety mode”.

 

push start without foot on brake and turn wheel to see if it "unlocks" if you haven't tried that.

 

I appreciate that, that is a pricey part by the way .

 

That's the best price I could find, usually it sells for around $441.

 

God Bless!!

 

Update guys: After attempting multiple different ways to get the engine to crank and verifying the programming of the smart keys, I am going to check the ECU code B2781 code.

The code “B2781” DTC Detecting conditions are:

• Steering lock motor drive circuit is defective.
• Both lock and unlock position sensors detect "ON".

The trouble area is:

“Steering lock actuator assembly (Steering lock ECU)”

I found the hint bellow which applies to my problem in hand:

“When the engine switch is off, the main body ECU may occasionally go into a non-active state called sleep mode. Therefore, before proceeding with the inspection, it is necessary to perform the following step to wake up the ECU:

Before starting the inspection, open the driver door with the engine switch off. Then (with the engine switch still off) open and close any door several times at 1.5-second intervals”.

However I tried to open and close any door several times at the 1.5-second interval to no avail.

I will post the latest updates once I have more info, and I’ll post a step by step of how I solved the issue once I do solve it, fingers crossed ! Thank you to each and every single person that replied to this thread and chimed in!!

 

any luck? Im in a similar situation and am curious your status/results. thanks!

 

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