2006-2012 Rav4 Power steering ECU swap
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- in this video I'm showing you how to swap a Base/Limited model PWS ECU to a Sport Model PWS ECU. just make sure to match you car year to the donor ecu. The harness changed in 2009.
I have discovered a solution to the hard steering and the difficulty in making small corrections to stay straight on the highway, I hope it helps, I disassembled the steering column gears, and the metal helical worm was dry, the grease had slipped out to the sides. I cleaned and replaced with high viscosity grease on the helical and the nylon gear, it improved a lot, now the steering is smoother and it is easier to make small corrections to maintain a straight line on the road. This maintenance worked on my 2010 RAV4, and will work on the Camry 2.4 which has the same electric steering I think.
I think all Ravs after 09 Suffer from this Clicking Steering Column Symptom. Its most likely like you said the gear or the PWS Motor. Its a pain to replace , something i have yet to tackle. Do you have a Video of the Fix? It would be helpful.. Thank you
So just confirming you were able to do this swap simply by going through the instrument cluster? Definitely, looks tight. Thanks for doing this video.
Correct. It is a tight fit, but manageable.
@@shuggakaine9257 Thanks for your reply! How long did this job take you? So, from your description I guess you used a small 8mm wrench to get those bottom screws off from the bracket. Would this be correct?
@@Glenn_123 about 1 -1/2 hours
I’m also having power steering issues in my 06 Rav 4 Sport. It goes in and out sometimes I start it it work or doesn’t. Should this be the fix for it?
Could be many things, however its possible this fixes your issues.
all I have to do is just swap it out - true? I don't need to hook it up to a computer and sync it up with the main computer !?
correct
Does the car characteristic drive differently with the swapped steering ECU?
I have had a Limited, Base and Sport. Both the Base and limited are very easy on the steering at high speeds, the Sport feels a little heavier not so Squirley... at normal speeds its not a noticeable difference.
@@shuggakaine9257 My 07 Rav4 Sport has the 89650-42040 LHD steering ecu. I wonder if changing to the L-SP ecu fixes the squirley driving I have at highway speed. Also I can confirmed that 06-12 Rav4 steering ecu is interchangeable.
@@oakland510kid i think you will need a 06 to 08 L-HD ecu in 09 they changed the plugs..
@@shuggakaine9257 I just changed from the 07 L-HD to 2012 L-SP steering ecu on my 07 Rav4. The steering feel is definitely heavier/firmer at high speed and the car is less twitchy.
@@oakland510kid Nice, so the 2012 was a straight swap? i had bought a 08 for my 2011 and had to return it since the Plug Harness was different.. Interesting... im glad it worked out for you....