What does Vgrs mean on Land Cruiser?

Variable Gear Ratio Steering
from August 2002 onwards and Land Cruiser 100 Series Sahara models produced from May 2005 are fitted with a Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) system which has unique service procedures relating to wheel alignment.

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What does Vgrs mean on Lexus?

Unlike BMW’s active steering system, which employs a planetary gearbox, Lexus’s Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS) uses something called a wave generator and a flexible gear. Lexus claims its system is more accurate and quicker acting than others. VGRS can be found on the LS sedan, the LX SUV, and the new GS F Sport.

What does Vgrs stand for?

The techy steering also provides assistance Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS), designed to allow for fewer turns of the wheel to maneuver at low speeds.

What is vgrs in lexus lx470?

This bulletin describes the initialization procedure for the VGRS (Variable Gear Ratio Steering) system, which variably controls the steering angle in accordance with the vehicle speed. The Short Pin is removed at the assembly plant to reduce parasitic current draw from the battery during transport and storage.

What is the VGRS system?

From what I can tell from the SM and some web searches, the VGRS system is basically 2 units: the steering intermediate shaft (45220-60202) and the ECU that controls it.

How does a VGRS ECU work?

This system is controlled by the VGRS ECU, which operates the VGRS actuator that is mounted on the steering intermediate shaft. The operating angle of the actuator is thus added to the steering angle of the intermediate shaft in order to vary the turning angle of the front wheels in accordance with the vehicle speed.

How does cleavage of VGRS affect the function of cognate response regulators?

Cleavage of VgrS inhibits its autokinase activity and regulates the ability of the cognate response regulator (VgrR) to bind promoters of downstream genes, thus promoting bacterial adaptation to osmostress. Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov’t

What is the purpose of the VGRS recall?

I looked into the recall, and it is intended to replace a retainer clip that apparently slips out on some units. As part of the recall, they check the functionality of the VGRS unit. I assume this would be replaced as part of the recall if found defective, but the recall does not appear to guarantee fixing a VGRS issue.