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The torque sensor converts rotation torque input to the steering wheel into an electrical signal and sends it to the ECU. Based on this signal, the ECU detects steering effort.

DTC No.Detection ItemTrouble Area
C1511Torque sensor (TRQ1) signal error or stopWire harness Torque sensor (built into power steering link assembly) Power steering ECU
C1512Torque sensor (TRQ2) signal error or stopWire harness Torque sensor (built into power steering link assembly) Power steering ECU
C1513Deviation between torque sensors TRQ1 and TRQ2 is out of specificationWire harness Torque sensor (built into power steering link assembly) Power steering ECU

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  1. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (POWER STEERING ECU - TORQUE SENSOR) Disconnect the C4 connector from the power steering ECU. Disconnect the C1 connector from the torque sensor. Measure the resistance of the wire harness connector. Standard resistance Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition C1-1 (INCS) - C4-8 (INCS) Always Below 1 ohms C1-2 (INSN) - C4-7 (INSN) Always Below 1 ohms C1-4 (TRQV) - C4-1 (TRQV) Always Below 1 ohms C1-5 (OUCS) - C4-10 (OUCS) Always Below 1 ohms C1-6 (OUSN) - C4-9 (OUSN) Always Below 1 ohms C1-7 (TQG2) - C4-14 (TQG2) Always Below 1 ohms C1-8 (TQG1) - C4-12 (TQG1) Always Below 1 ohms C1-1 (INCS) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher C1-2 (INSN) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher C1-4 (TRQV) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher C1-5 (OUCS) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher C1-6 (OUSN) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher C1-7 (TQG2) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher C1-8 (TQG1) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher NG --> REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR OK: Go to next step
  2. INSPECT POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (TORQUE SENSOR) Measure the resistance of the torque sensor connector. Standard resistance Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition C1-1 (INCS) - C1-7 (TQG2) Always 90 to 170 ohms C1-2 (INSN) - C1-7 (TQG2) Always 300 to 430 ohms C1-4 (TRQV) - C1-8 (TQG1) Always 4 to 14 ohms C1-5 (OUCS) - C1-7 (TQG2) Always 90 to 170 ohms C1-6 (OUSN) - C1-7 (TQG2) Always 300 to 430 ohms NOTE: If replacing the power steering link assembly, clear the rotation angle sensor calibration value, initialize the rotation angle sensor, and calibrate the torque sensor zero point. Refer to «CALIBRATION»(ref-387136-S12158804652011022400000) . If replacing the power steering link assembly, perform VGRS actuator angle initialization. Refer to «INITIALIZATION»(ref-386975-S05283496462011022400000) and VGRS actuator angle neutral calibration. Refer to «CALIBRATION»(ref-386975-S06876666312011022400000) after wheel alignment adjustment. NG --> REPLACE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY OK: Go to next step
  3. REPLACE POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY Replace the power steering ECU. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-387100-S38184237382011022400000) . NEXT: Go to next step
  4. INITIALIZE ROTATION ANGLE SENSOR AND CALIBRATE TORQUE SENSOR ZERO POINT Initialize the rotation angle sensor and calibrate the torque sensor zero point. Refer to «CALIBRATION»(ref-387136-S12158804652011022400000) . NEXT: Go to next step
  5. RECONFIRM DTC Check for DTCs. Refer to «DTC CHECK / CLEAR»(ref-387136-S25177557262011022400000) . Is DTC C1511, C1512 or C1513 output? OK DTC is not output. NOTE: If replacing the power steering link assembly, clear the rotation angle sensor calibration value, initialize the rotation angle sensor, and calibrate the torque sensor zero point. Refer to «CALIBRATION»(ref-387136-S12158804652011022400000) . If replacing the power steering link assembly, perform VGRS actuator angle initialization. Refer to «INITIALIZATION»(ref-386975-S05283496462011022400000) and VGRS actuator angle neutral calibration. Refer to «CALIBRATION»(ref-386975-S06876666312011022400000) after wheel alignment adjustment. NG --> REPLACE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY OK --> END

These DTCs do not indicate a malfunction. The power steering ECU outputs these DTCs when it determines that rotation angle sensor initialization and torque sensor zero point calibration have not been performed.

DTC No.DTC Detection ConditionProcedure
C1515Torque sensor zero point calibration has not been performed.There is no malfunction if this DTC is not output again after performing zero point calibration.
C1525Rotation angle sensor initialization has not been performed.There is no malfunction if this DTC is not output again after performing rotation angle sensor initialization.

These DTCs do not indicate a malfunction. The power steering ECU outputs these DTCs when it determines that rotation angle sensor initialization and torque sensor zero point calibration are incomplete.

DTC No.DTC Detection ConditionProcedure
C1516Steering zero point calibration is incomplete due to the steering wheel being touched during calibration.There is no malfunction if this DTC is not output again after clearing the DTCs and torque sensor calibration value, and performing zero point calibration.
C1526Rotation angle sensor initialization is incomplete due to the steering wheel being touched during calibration.There is no malfunction if this DTC is not output again after clearing the DTCs and torque sensor calibration value, and performing rotation angle sensor initialization.

The power steering ECU supplies current to the power steering motor through this circuit.

DTC No.DTC Detection ConditionTrouble Area
C1521Motor overcurrentWire harness Power steering motor (built into power steering link assembly) Power steering ECU
C1522Motor current sensor malfunctionWire harness Power steering motor (built into power steering link assembly) Power steering ECU
C1523Excessively large current deviationWire harness Power steering motor (built into power steering link assembly) Power steering ECU
C1524Voltage error between motor terminalsWire harness Power steering motor (built into power steering link assembly) Power steering ECU
C1532ECU internal malfunction (Peripheral circuit malfunction) is detected.Wire harness Power steering motor (built into power steering link assembly) Power steering ECU
C1555Motor relay malfunction is detected.Wire harness Power steering motor (built into power steering link assembly) Power steering ECU

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  1. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (POWER STEERING ECU - POWER STEERING MOTOR) Disconnect the C4 connector from the power steering ECU. Disconnect the C3 connector from the power steering motor. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connector. Standard resistance Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition C4-5 (U) - C3-3 (U) Always Below 1 ohms C4-11 (V) - C3-2 (V) Always Below 1 ohms C4-6 (W) - C3-1 (W) Always Below 1 ohms C4-5 (U) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher C4-11 (V) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher C4-6 (W) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher NG --> REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR OK: Go to next step
  2. INSPECT POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (POWER STEERING MOTOR) Measure the resistance of the power steering motor connector. Standard resistance Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition C3-3 (U) - C3-2 (V) Always Below 1 ohms C3-2 (V) - C3-1 (W) Always Below 1 ohms C3-1 (W) - C3-3 (U) Always Below 1 ohms NOTE: If replacing the power steering link assembly, clear the rotation angle sensor calibration value, initialize the rotation angle sensor, and calibrate the torque sensor zero point. Refer to «CALIBRATION»(ref-387136-S12158804652011022400000) . If replacing the power steering ECU, initialize the rotation angle sensor and calibrate the torque sensor zero point. Refer to «CALIBRATION»(ref-387136-S12158804652011022400000) . If replacing the power steering link assembly, perform VGRS actuator angle initialization. Refer to «INITIALIZATION»(ref-386975-S05283496462011022400000) and VGRS actuator angle neutral calibration. Refer to «CALIBRATION»(ref-386975-S06876666312011022400000) after wheel alignment adjustment. NG --> REPLACE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY OK --> REPLACE POWER STEERING ECU

The motor rotation angle sensor detects the motor rotation angle and sends this information to the power steering ECU.

DTC No.DTC Detection ConditionTrouble Area
C1528Motor rotation angle sensor malfunction (e.g. An open, short to ground, or short to B+ in the rotation angle sensor circuit)Motor rotation angle sensor (built into power steering link assembly) Wire harness Power steering earth wire Power steering ECU

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  1. CHECK POWER STEERING EARTH WIRE (POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY - BODY GROUND) Check the installation condition of the power steering earth wire connected to the power steering link assembly. OK The power steering earth wire is securely installed to the power steering link assembly and body ground. NG --> REINSTALL POWER STEERING EARTH WIRE OK: Go to next step
  2. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (POWER STEERING ECU - MOTOR ROTATION ANGLE SENSOR) Disconnect the C2 connector from the power steering link assembly. Disconnect the C4 connector from the power steering ECU. Measure the resistance of the wire harness connector. Standard resistance Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition C2-1 (RZSN) - C4-4 (RZSN) Always Below 1 ohms C2-2 (RZG) - C4-13 (RZG) Always Below 1 ohms C2-3 (RZV) - C4-2 (RZV) Always Below 1 ohms C2-4 (RZCS) - C4-3 (RZCS) Always Below 1 ohms C2-1 (RZSN) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher C2-2 (RZG) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher C2-3 (RZV) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher C2-4 (RZCS) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher NG --> REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR OK: Go to next step
  3. INSPECT POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (MOTOR ROTATION ANGLE SENSOR) Measure the resistance of the motor rotation angle sensor connector. Standard resistance Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition C2-1 (RZSN) - C2-2 (RZG) Always 50 to 140 ohms C2-3 (RZV) - C2-2 (RZG) Always 15 to 45 ohms C2-4 (RZCS) - C2-2 (RZG) Always 50 to 140 ohms NOTE: If replacing the power steering link assembly, clear the rotation angle sensor calibration value, initialize the rotation angle sensor, and calibrate the torque sensor zero point. Refer to «CALIBRATION»(ref-387136-S12158804652011022400000) . If replacing the power steering link assembly, perform VGRS actuator angle initialization. Refer to «INITIALIZATION»(ref-386975-S05283496462011022400000) and VGRS actuator angle neutral calibration. Refer to «CALIBRATION»(ref-386975-S06876666312011022400000) after wheel alignment adjustment. NG --> REPLACE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY OK: Go to next step
  4. REPLACE POWER STEERING ECU Replace the power steering ECU. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-387100-S38184237382011022400000) . NEXT: Go to next step
  5. INITIALIZE ROTATION ANGLE SENSOR AND CALIBRATE TORQUE SENSOR ZERO POINT Initialize the rotation angle sensor and calibrate the torque sensor zero point. Refer to «CALIBRATION»(ref-387136-S12158804652011022400000) . NEXT: Go to next step
  6. RECONFIRM DTC Check for DTCs. Refer to «DTC CHECK / CLEAR»(ref-387136-S25177557262011022400000) . Is DTC C1528 output? OK DTC is not output. NOTE: If replacing the power steering link assembly, clear the rotation angle sensor calibration value, initialize the rotation angle sensor, and calibrate the torque sensor zero point. Refer to «CALIBRATION»(ref-387136-S12158804652011022400000) . If replacing the power steering link assembly, perform VGRS actuator angle initialization. Refer to «INITIALIZATION»(ref-386975-S05283496462011022400000) and VGRS actuator angle neutral calibration. Refer to «CALIBRATION»(ref-386975-S06876666312011022400000) after wheel alignment adjustment. NG --> REPLACE POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY OK --> END

If the power steering ECU detects these DTCs, it will shut off the motor relay circuit (built into the power steering ECU) and stop power assistance. However, power assistance will continue if DTC C1533 or C1534 is output.

DTC No.DTC Detection ConditionTrouble Area
C1531ECU internal malfunction (CPU malfunction) is detected.Power steering ECU
C1533ECU internal malfunction (Substrate temp. sensor malfunction) is detected.Power steering ECU
C1534ECU internal malfunction (EEPROM error) is detected.Power steering ECU

The power steering ECU receives vehicle speed signals from the skid control ECU via CAN communication. The ECU provides appropriate assisting force in accordance with the vehicle speed, based on the signals.

If the ECU detects this DTC, it adjusts the amount of power assistance for a speed of 100 km/h (62 mph) and continues the system control.

DTC No.DTC Detection ConditionTrouble Area
C1541Vehicle speed signals via CAN communication are cut off for 3 seconds or more.Speed sensor circuit Skid control ECU CAN communication system Power steering ECU

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If the power steering ECU determines that there is a malfunction in the IG circuit inside the ECU, it outputs this DTC. This DTC is not output when there is an open circuit in the wire harness connected to terminal IG or a battery voltage drop.

DTC No.DTC Detection ConditionTrouble Area
C1551IG power source circuit malfunction inside ECUPower steering ECU

This circuit supplies power to drive the power steering motor.

DTC No.DTC Detection ConditionTrouble Area
C1552Power source voltage drops or remains high.EPS relay EPS H-fuse ECU-B fuse Wire harness Power steering ECU
C1554The power source relay is stuck, or an open circuit occurs in the power source relay.EPS relay EPS H-fuse ECU-B fuse Wire harness Power steering ECU

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  1. INSPECT FUSE (ECU-B, EPS FUSE) Check for continuity of the ECU-B and EPS fuses. Standard resistance Below 1 ohms NG --> REPLACE FUSE OK: Go to next step
  2. INSPECT ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING RELAY Remove the EPS relay from the engine room No. 1 R/B. Measure the resistance of the ESP relay. Standard resistance Tester Connection Specified Condition 3 - 5 10 kohms or higher 3 - 5 Below 1 ohms (When battery voltage is applied to terminals 1 and 2) NG --> REPLACE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING RELAY OK: Go to next step
  3. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING RELAY - BATTERY) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below. Standard voltage Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 1 - Body ground Always 10 to 14 V 5 - Body ground Always 10 to 14 V NG --> REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR OK: Go to next step
  4. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (EPS RELAY - POWER STEERING ECU) Disconnect the A23 connector from the power steering ECU. Measure the resistance of the wire harness connector. Standard resistance Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition A23-4 (PIG) - 3 Always Below 1 ohms A23-11 (RLY) - 2 Always Below 1 ohms A23-4 (PIG) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher A23-11 (RLY) - Body ground Always 10 kohms or higher A23-4 (PIG) - A23-11 (RLY) Always 1 Mohms or higher NOTE: If replacing the power steering ECU, initialize the rotation angle sensor and calibrate the torque sensor zero point. Refer to «CALIBRATION»(ref-387136-S12158804652011022400000) . NG --> REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR OK --> REPLACE POWER STEERING ECU

The power steering ECU assembly communicates with the supervisory microcomputer in the steering control ECU via local CAN communication. If data used for cooperative control via local CAN communication is incorrect, the EPS cooperative control function will stop immediately.

DTC No.DTC Detection ConditionTrouble Area
C1567Local CAN communication error between power steering ECU assembly and steering control ECU.Steering control ECU Local CAN communication

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  1. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (POWER STEERING ECU - STEERING CONTROL ECU) Disconnect A23 connector from the power steering ECU. Disconnect A40 connector from the steering control ECU. Measure the resistance of the wire harness connector. Standard resistance Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition A23-1 (CAN+) - A40-4 (CAN+) Power switch OFF Below 1 ohms A23-8 (CAN-) - A40-9 (CAN-) Power switch OFF Below 1 ohms A23-1 (CAN+) - Body ground Power switch OFF 10 kohms or higher A23-8 (CAN-) - Body ground Power switch OFF 10 kohms or higher A40-4 (CAN+) - A40-10 (+BI) Power switch OFF 10 kohms or higher A40-9 (CAN-) - A40-10 (+BI) Power switch OFF 10 kohms or higher NG --> REPAIR OR REPLACE LOCAL CAN COMMUNICATION LINE OR CONNECTOR OK --> REPLACE STEERING CONTROL ECU

The power steering ECU outputs this DTC when it determines that the assist map is not written in the ECU.

HINT

The assist map is data written in the power steering ECU to control the degree of assistance. The assist map is selected based on the vehicle's specified communication data (designation and grade package information).

DTC No.DTC Detection ConditionTrouble Area
C1581Assist map is not written in the power steering ECU assembly.Power steering ECU

The power steering ECU receives signals from the ECM and skid control ECU and steering control ECU via CAN communication.

DTC No.DTC Detection ConditionInspection Area
U0073CAN communication error (CAN bus is off)CAN communication system
U0104Distance control ECU communication error.Distance control ECU CAN communication system
U0129Skid control ECU communication error.Skid control ECU CAN communication system
U0130Steering control ECU communication error.Steering control ECU CAN communication system
U0293HV ECU communication error.HV control ECU CAN communication system

HINT

  1. When two or more DTCs starting with "U" are output simultaneously, inspect the connectors and wire harness of each ECU.
  2. If the power steering ECU assembly detects DTC U0129 only, it adjusts the amount of power assistance for a speed of 100 km/h (62 mph) and continues system control.

If the P/S warning light remains on but no DTCs are output, there may be an open in the IG circuit inputting power source voltage to the power steering ECU.

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  1. CHECK WIRE HARNESS Check the indication condition of the P/S warning light while wiggling the power steering ECU connector and wire harness up and down, and right and left. OK P/S warning light indication condition does not change. NG --> REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR OK: Go to next step
  2. INSPECT CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Using the Techstream, check for DTCs and confirm that there are no problems in the CAN communication system. OK DTCs are not output. NG --> GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM OK: Go to next step
  3. INSPECT MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (BEAN) Using the Techstream, check for DTCs and confirm that there are no problems in the multiplex communication system (BEAN). OK DTCs are not output. NG --> GO TO MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (BEAN) OK: Go to next step
  4. INSPECT FUSE (ECU-IG LH) Remove the ECU-IG LH fuse from the main body ECU LH. Measure the resistance of the fuse. Standard resistance Below 1 ohms NG --> REPLACE FUSE OK: Go to next step
  5. INSPECT POWER STEERING ECU Disconnect the A23 connector from the power steering ECU. Measure the voltage of the wire harness connector. Standard voltage Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition A23-9 (IG) - A23-5 (PGND) Power switch ON (IG) 10 to 14 V OK --> See step 7 NG: Go to next step
  6. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (POWER STEERING ECU - BODY GROUND) Measure the resistance of the wire harness connector. Standard resistance Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition A23-5 (PGND) - Body ground Always Below 1 ohms NG --> REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR OK --> REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (POWER STEERING ECU - BATTERY)
  7. REPLACE POWER STEERING ECU NOTE: If replacing the power steering ECU, initialize the rotation angle sensor and calibrate the torque sensor zero point. Refer to «CALIBRATION»(ref-387136-S12158804652011022400000) . NEXT: Go to next step
  8. CHECK P/S WARNING LIGHT Check the P/S warning light status on the combination meter. OK The P/S warning light is off. OK --> END NG --> PROCEED TO NEXT CIRCUIT INSPECTION SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE