What does check Vgrs mean on a Lexus?
VGRS is a feature that enables easier handling during low-speed driving and provides better stability during high-speed driving than conventional steering by changing the gear ratio. The problem occurs at low speed when manoeuvring the steering wheel to full lock position.
What is Vgrs light?
VGRS – Variable Gear Ratio Steering System. On VGRS equipped models this adjusts the wheel turning angle at low speeds. Light flashing – This is common after the battery has been disconnected, the system has been reset and is safe to drive.
What is variable gear ratio steering?
Variable-ratio steering Variable-ratio steering is a system that uses different ratios on the rack in a rack and pinion steering system. At the center of the rack, the space between the teeth are smaller and the space becomes larger as the pinion moves down the rack.
How many times should a steering wheel turn?
It’s about 3 turns for most road cars, between full left lock and full right lock – about 1080 degrees. Sportier cars have “quicker” steering racks with a smaller lock-to-lock rotation.
What to do if your Lexus VGRS is not working?
Use a screw driver to gently push in the detent while prying the plug out. Leave all the other plugs installed. This should at least leave the VGRS module disconnected, which means your steering will no longer change it’s center position, but if your VGRS computer is messed up, you might still get other warning lights.
Is there a check engine light on a Lexus LX470?
Clear codes and see if they stay away, and verify your only remaining light is the VGRS one. Disconnecting the VGRS module on the firewall will cause some VGRS related codes but they won’t trigger a check engine light.
Where does the VGRS go in a Lexus LX470?
To do that, you have to get under the driver’s dash and trace the wire bundle that goes into the VGRS module on the firewall back up to the module it plugs into under the dash. It sits kinda next to/below the steering shaft. It’s a bit of a bear.
What causes a VGRS light on the dash?
This WILL cause a constant VGRS light on your dash, but I’m learning to ignore it. When you disconnect the module, the steering shaft remains physically coupled by some sort of pawl lock but can no longer change it’s ratio. You can run it like that indefinitely.