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Steering Control System: Diagnosis Nissan Note E12

Steering Control Systems 6 illustrations ~3000 words

DTC INDEX

DTCDescription
DTC C1601BATTERY POWER SUPPLY
DTC C1604TORQUE SENSOR
DTC C1606EPS MOTOR
DTC C1607, C1608EPS CONTROL UNIT
DTC C1609VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL
DTC C1610ENGINE STATUS SIGNAL
DTC U1000CAN COMM CIRCUIT

DTC INDEX

VALUES ON THE DIAGNOSIS TOOL

CAUTIONThe output signal indicates the EPS control unit calculation data. The normal values will be displayed even in the event that the output circuit (harness) is open.
Monitor itemData monitor
ConditionDisplay value
BATTERY VOLTIgnition switch: ONBattery voltage
TORQUE SENSOREngine runningSteering wheel: Not steering (There is no steering force)Approx. 0 Nm
Steering wheel: Right turnPositive value (Nm)
Steering wheel: Left turnNegative value (Nm)
MOTOR CURRENTEngine runningSteering wheel: Not steering (There is no steering force)Approx. 0 A
Steering wheel: Right or left turnDisplays consumption current of EPS motor (A) (1)
MOTOR SIGEngine runningSteering wheel: Not steering (There is no steering force)Approx. 0 A
Steering wheel: Right turnPositive value (A)
Steering wheel: Left turnNegative value (A)
ASSIST TORQUEEngine runningApprox. 0 Nm (2)
C/U TEMPIgnition switch ON or engine runningDisplays temperature of inside of EPS control unit (°C or °F)
ASSIST LEVELEngine running100 % (3)
VEHICLE SPEEDVehicle stopped0 km/h or mph
While drivingApproximately equal to the indication on speedometer (4) (inside of ±10%)
WARNING LAMPEPS warning lamp: ONOn
EPS warning lamp: OFFOff
ENGINE STATUSEngine not runningStop
Engine runningRun
(1) Almost in accordance with the value of "MOTOR SIG". It is not a malfunction though these values are not accorded when steering quickly. (2) A fixed value is indicated regardless of steering turning. (3) Normally displays 100%. In case of an excessive stationary steering, the assist curvature gradually falls. However, it returns to 100% when left standing. (4) It is not a malfunction, though it might not be corresponding just after ignition switch in turned ON.
(1)Almost in accordance with the value of "MOTOR SIG". It is not a malfunction though these values are not accorded when steering quickly.
(2)A fixed value is indicated regardless of steering turning.
(3)Normally displays 100%. In case of an excessive stationary steering, the assist curvature gradually falls. However, it returns to 100% when left standing.
(4)It is not a malfunction, though it might not be corresponding just after ignition switch in turned ON.

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Scheme 3: TERMINAL LAYOUT
Scheme 3: TERMINAL LAYOUT

DTC Inspection Priority Chart

When multiple DTCs are detected simultaneously, check one by one depending on the following priority list.

PriorityPriority order item (DTC)
1U1000 CAN COMM CIRCUIT
2C1609 CAN VHCL SPEED, C1610 CAN ENG RPM
3C1601 BATTERY VOLT
4Other than the above
DTCItems (CONSULT screen terms)Reference
C1601BATTERY VOLT" DTC LOGIC "
C1604TORQUE SENSOR" DTC LOGIC "
C1606EPS MOTOR" DTC LOGIC "
C1607EEPROM" DTC LOGIC "
C1608CONTROL UNIT" DTC LOGIC "
C1609CAN VHCL SPEED" DTC LOGIC "
C1610CAN ENG RPM" DTC LOGIC "
U1000CAN COMM CIRCUIT" DTC LOGIC "

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Scheme 4: Wiring Diagram
Scheme 4: Wiring Diagram

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Scheme 5: Connector End Views
Scheme 5: Connector End Views

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Scheme 7

DTC DETECTION LOGIC

DTCDisplay itemMalfunction detected conditionPossible cause
C1601BATTERY VOLTWhen a power supply voltage to the EPS control unit is maintained at 17.5 V or more or at less than 9V continuously for five second or more.Harness or connector EPS control unit Fuse Power supply system Battery

DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

  1. PRECONDITIONING If "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE" has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next test. : GO TO 2.
  2. DTC REPRODUCTION PROCEDURE With CONSULT Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON. Perform "EPS" self-diagnosis. Is DTC "C1601" detected? YES: Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to " «DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE»(ref-675617-S35362288392014120500000) ". NO: Inspection End.

Diagnosis Procedure

Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to " WIRING DIAGRAM ".

  1. CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT GROUND CIRCUIT Turn ignition switch OFF. Disconnect EPS control unit harness connector. Check continuity between EPS control unit harness connector terminal and ground. EPS control unit - Continuity Connector Terminal E23 18 Ground Yes Connect EPS control unit harness connector. Is the inspection result normal? YES: GO TO 2. NO: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  2. CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT (1) Check voltage between EPS control unit harness connector terminal and ground. EPS control unit - Voltage Connector Terminal M53 4 Ground Approx. 0 V Turn ignition switch ON. CAUTION: Never start the engine. Check voltage between EPS control unit harness connector and ground. EPS control unit - Voltage Connector Terminal M53 4 Ground Battery voltage Is the inspection result normal? YES: GO TO 4 . NO: GO TO 3.
  3. CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT (2) Turn ignition switch OFF. Check the 10A fuse (No. 5). Check the harness for open or short between EPS control unit harness connector M53 terminal 4 and the 10A fuse (No. 5). Is the inspection result normal? YES: Perform the trouble diagnosis for ignition power supply circuit. Refer to " «WIRING DIAGRAM -IGNITION POWER SUPPLY»(ref-675572-S37377959062014120500000) ". NO: Repair or replace malfunctioning component.
  4. CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT (3) Turn ignition switch OFF. Check voltage between EPS control unit harness connector terminal and ground. EPS control unit - Voltage Connector Terminal E23 17 Ground Battery voltage Turn ignition switch ON. CAUTION: Never start the engine. Check voltage between EPS control unit harness connector and ground. EPS control unit - Voltage Connector Terminal E23 17 Ground Battery voltage Is the inspection result normal? YES: GO TO 6 . NO: GO TO 5.
  5. CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT (4) Turn ignition switch OFF. Check the 60A fusible link (J). Check the harness for open or short between EPS control unit harness connector E23 terminal 17 and the 60A fusible link (J). Is the inspection result normal? YES: Perform the trouble diagnosis for power supply circuit. Refer to " «WIRING DIAGRAM -BATTERY POWER SUPPLY»(ref-675572-S35594689552014120500000) ". NO: Repair or replace malfunctioning component.
  6. CHECK CONNECTOR Turn ignition switch OFF. Disconnect torque sensor harness connector. Check terminal for deformation, disconnection, looseness, and so on. If any malfunction is found, repair or replace terminal. Is the inspection result normal? YES: Replace EPS control unit. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675617-S42556229152014120500000) ". NO: Repair or replace malfunctioning component.
DTCDisplay itemMalfunction detected conditionPossible cause
C1604TORQUE SENSORWhen torque sensor output signal is malfunctioning.Harness or connector Torque sensor EPS control unit
  1. PRECONDITIONING If "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE" has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next test. : GO TO 2.
  2. DTC REPRODUCTION PROCEDURE With CONSULT Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON. Perform "EPS" self-diagnosis. Is DTC "C1604" detected? YES: Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to " «DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE»(ref-675617-S18551855852014120500000) ". NO: Inspection End.

Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to " WIRING DIAGRAM ".

  1. CHECK TORQUE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT Turn ignition switch OFF to ON. CAUTION: Never start the engine. Check voltage between EPS control unit harness connector terminal and ground. CAUTION: Steering wheel in neutral position. (There is no steering force.) EPS control unit - Voltage Connector Terminal M54 13 Ground Approx. 5 V Is the inspection result normal? YES: GO TO 2. NO: Perform the trouble diagnosis for battery power supply circuit. Refer to " «DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE»(ref-675617-S35362288392014120500000) ".
  2. CHECK TORQUE SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT Turn ignition switch OFF. Check continuity between EPS control unit harness connector terminal and ground. CAUTION: Steering wheel in neutral position. (There is no steering force.) EPS control unit - Continuity Connector Terminal M54 15 Ground Yes Is the inspection result normal? YES: GO TO 3. NO: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
  3. CHECK TORQUE SENSOR SIGNAL Turn ignition switch OFF to ON. Check voltage between EPS control unit harness connector terminal and ground. CAUTION: Steering wheel in neutral position. (There is no steering force.) EPS control unit - Voltage Connector Terminal M54 16 Ground Approx. 2.5 V 14 Start the engine. Check voltage between EPS control unit harness connector terminal and ground while turning the steering wheel. EPS control unit - Voltage Connector Terminal M54 16 Ground 1.6 V - 3.4 V (The value is changed according to steering left or right) 14 Is the inspection result normal? YES: GO TO 4. NO: Torque sensor is malfunctioning. Replace steering column assembly. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-675600-S29230741642014120500000) ".
  4. CHECK CONNECTOR Turn ignition switch OFF. Disconnect EPS control unit harness connector. Check terminal for deformation, disconnection, looseness, and so on. If any malfunction is found, repair or replace terminal. Is the inspection result normal? YES: Replace EPS control unit. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675617-S42556229152014120500000) ". NO: Repair or replace malfunctioning component.
DTCDisplay itemMalfunction detected conditionPossible cause
C1606EPS MOTORWhen the motor driver malfunction of EPS control unit or EPS motor malfunction is detected.Harness or connector EPS motor EPS control unit
  1. PRECONDITIONING If "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE" has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next test. : GO TO 2.
  2. DTC REPRODUCTION PROCEDURE With CONSULT Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON. Perform "EPS" self-diagnosis. Is DTC "C1606" detected? YES: Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to " «DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE»(ref-675617-S25367784642014120500000) ". NO: Inspection End.
  1. CHECK EPS MOTOR Check the EPS motor. Refer to " «COMPONENT INSPECTION»(ref-675617-S41808055802014120500000) ". Is the inspection result normal? YES: GO TO 2. NO: EPS motor is malfunction. Replace steering column assembly. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-675600-S29230741642014120500000) ".
  2. CHECK CONNECTOR Turn ignition switch OFF. Disconnect EPS motor harness connector. Check terminal for deformation, disconnection, looseness, and so on. If any malfunction is found, repair or replace terminal. Is the inspection result normal? YES: Replace EPS control unit. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675617-S42556229152014120500000) ". NO: Repair or replace malfunctioning component.

Component Inspection

  1. CHECK EPS MOTOR Turn the ignition switch OFF. Disconnect EPS motor harness connector. Check resistance between EPS motor connector terminals. EPS motor Resistance (Approx.) Terminal 19 20 0.1 ohms or less Is the inspection result normal? YES: Inspection End. NO: EPS motor is malfunctioning. Replace steering column assembly. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675600-S39910681932014120500000) ".
DTCDisplay itemMalfunction detected conditionPossible cause
C1607EEPROMWhen the memory (EEPROM) system malfunction is detected in EPS control unit.EPS control unit
C1608CONTROL UNITWhen the internal malfunction is detected in EPS control unit.
  1. PRECONDITIONING If "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE" has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next test. : GO TO 2.
  2. DTC REPRODUCTION PROCEDURE With CONSULT Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON. Perform "EPS" self-diagnosis. Is DTC "C1607" or "C1608" detected? YES: Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to " «DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE»(ref-675617-S33418350142014120500000) ". NO: Inspection End.
  1. PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS With CONSULT Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON. Erase self-diagnosis results for "EPS". Perform "EPS" self-diagnosis. Is DTC "C1607" or "C1608" detected? YES: Replace EPS control unit. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675617-S42556229152014120500000) ". NO: Check EPS control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector. If any item are damaged, repair or replace malfunctioning component.
DTCDisplay itemMalfunction detected conditionPossible cause
C1609CAN VHCL SPEEDMalfunction is detected in vehicle speed signal that is output from ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) via CAN communication. ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) input signal error is detected.Harness or connector CAN communication line EPS control unit ABS malfunction Vehicle speed signal error
  1. PRECONDITIONING If "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE" has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next test. : GO TO 2.
  2. DTC REPRODUCTION PROCEDURE With CONSULT Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON. Perform "EPS" self-diagnosis. Is DTC "C1609" detected? YES: Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to " «DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE»(ref-675617-S15038574432014120500000) ". NO: Inspection End.
  1. PERFORM ABS ACTUATOR AND ELECTRIC UNIT (CONTROL UNIT) SELF-DIAGNOSIS With CONSULT Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON. Perform "ABS" self-diagnosis. Is any DTC detected? YES: Check the DTC. NO: GO TO 2.
  2. PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS With CONSULT Perform "EPS" self-diagnosis. Is DTC "C1609" detected? YES: Replace EPS control unit. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675617-S42556229152014120500000) ". NO: Check EPS control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector. If any item are damaged, repair or replace malfunctioning component.
DTCDisplay itemMalfunction detected conditionPossible cause
C1610CAN ENG RPMMalfunction is detected in engine status signal that is output from ECM via CAN communication. ECM input signal error is detected.Harness or connector CAN communication line EPS control unit ECM Engine status signal error
  1. PRECONDITIONING If "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE" has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next test. : GO TO 2.
  2. DTC REPRODUCTION PROCEDURE With CONSULT Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON. Perform "EPS" self-diagnosis. Is DTC "C1610" detected? YES: Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to " «DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE»(ref-675617-S40566880052014120500000) ". NO: Inspection End.
  1. PERFORM ECM SELF-DIAGNOSIS With CONSULT Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON. Perform "ENGINE" self-diagnosis. Refer to " «CONSULT FUNCTION»(ref-675578-S05166819052014120500000) ". Is any DTC detected? YES: Check the DTC. Refer to " «DTC INDEX»(ref-675578-S08797913902014120500000) ". NO: GO TO 2.
  2. PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS With CONSULT Perform "EPS" self-diagnosis. Is DTC "C1610" detected? YES: Replace EPS control unit. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675617-S42556229152014120500000) ". NO: Check EPS control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector. If any item are damaged, repair or replace malfunctioning components.
DTCDisplay itemMalfunction detected conditionPossible cause
U1000CAN COMM CIRCUITEPS control unit is not transmitting/receiving CAN communication signal for 2 seconds or more.CAN communication error EPS control unit
  1. PRECONDITIONING If "DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE" has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next test. : GO TO 2.
  2. DTC REPRODUCTION PROCEDURE With CONSULT Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON. Perform "EPS" self-diagnosis. Is DTC "U1000" detected? YES: Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to " «DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE»(ref-675617-S28705653072014120500000) ". NO: Inspection End.

Proceed to " TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FLOW CHART ".

  1. PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS With CONSULT Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON. Perform "EPS" self-diagnosis. Is any DTC detected? YES: Check the DTC. Refer to " «DTC INDEX»(ref-675617-S08561037752014120500000) ". NO: GO TO 2.
  2. CHECK EPS WARNING LAMP SIGNAL With CONSULT Turn the ignition switch ON. CAUTION: Never start the engine. Select "DATA MONITOR" of "EPS" and select "WARNING LAMP". Check that the EPS warning lamp is turned ON. Start the engine. CAUTION: Never drive the vehicle. Check that the EPS warning lamp is turned OFF. Is the inspection result normal? YES: Perform the trouble diagnosis for combination meter power supply circuit. Refer to " «COMBINATION METER: DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE»(ref-675593-S18739808862014120500000) ". NO: Replace the EPS control unit. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675617-S42556229152014120500000) ".
  1. CHECK EPS WARNING LAMP Perform the trouble diagnosis of EPS warning lamp. Refer to " «DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE»(ref-675617-S24255199812014120500000) ". Is the inspection result normal? YES: Check that there is no malfunction in each harness connector pin terminal or disconnection. NO: Repair or replace the specific malfunctioning part.
  1. PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS With CONSULT Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON. Perform "EPS" self-diagnosis. Is any DTC detected? YES: Check the DTC. Refer to " «DTC INDEX»(ref-675617-S08561037752014120500000) ". NO: GO TO 2.
  2. CHECK EPS WARNING LAMP Perform the trouble diagnosis of EPS warning lamp. Refer to " «DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE»(ref-675617-S24255199812014120500000) ". Is the inspection result normal? YES: GO TO 3. NO: Repair or replace the specific malfunctioning part.
  3. CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT Perform the trouble diagnosis of EPS control unit power supply and ground. Refer to " «DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE»(ref-675617-S35362288392014120500000) ". Is the inspection result normal? YES: Check that there is no malfunction in each harness connector pin terminal or disconnection. NO: Repair or replace the specific malfunctioning part.
  1. PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS With CONSULT Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON. Perform EPS self-diagnosis. Is any DTC detected? YES: Check the DTC. Refer to " «DTC INDEX»(ref-675617-S08561037752014120500000) ". NO: GO TO 2.
  2. CHECK THE ILLUMINATION OF THE EPS WARNING LAMP Check that the EPS warning lamp turns ON when ignition switch turns ON. Then, EPS warning lamp turns OFF after the engine is started. Is the inspection result normal? YES: GO TO 3. NO: Perform trouble diagnosis of EPS warning lamp. Refer to " «DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE»(ref-675617-S24255199812014120500000) ".
  3. CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (1) With CONSULT Start the engine. CAUTION: Never drive the vehicle. Select ASSIST LEVEL in DATA MONITOR in EPS. Dose the item in DATA MONITOR indicate 100%? YES: GO TO 6 . NO: GO TO 4.
  4. CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (2) With CONSULT Select BATTERY VOLT in DATA MONITOR in EPS. Dose the item in DATA MONITOR indicate 10 V or more? YES: GO TO 5. NO: Perform trouble diagnosis of EPS control unit power supply and ground. Refer to " «DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE»(ref-675617-S35362288392014120500000) ".
  5. CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (3) With CONSULT Select ASSIST LEVEL in DATA MONITOR in EPS. Stop the EPS system until the item in DATA MONITOR becomes 100%. NOTE: While stopping the EPS system, do not turn steering wheel. Check that the symptom continues. Dose the symptom continue? YES: GO TO 6. NO: The assist torque decreases because of protection function. This is not malfunction. Inspection End.
  6. CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (4) With CONSULT Start the engine. CAUTION: Never drive the vehicle. Turn steering wheel from full left stop to full right stop. Select TORQUE SENSOR in DATA MONITOR in EPS. Monitor item Condition Display value TORQUE SENSOR Steering wheel: Not steering (There is no steering force) Approx. 0 Nm Steering wheel: Right turn Positive value (Nm) Steering wheel: Left turn Negative value (Nm) Is the inspection result normal? YES: GO TO 8 . NO: GO TO 7.
  7. CHECK EPS MOTOR Perform the trouble diagnosis of EPS motor. Refer to " «DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE»(ref-675617-S25367784642014120500000) ". Is the inspection result normal? YES: GO TO 8. NO: Repair or replace the specific malfunctioning part.
  8. CHECK STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE Check the steering wheel turning force. Refer to " «STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE»(ref-675600-S37599123012014120500000) ". Is the inspection result normal? YES: Inspection End. NO: Check the steering wheel turning force for mechanical malfunction. Refer to " «STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE»(ref-675600-S37599123012014120500000) ".
  1. CHECK THE ILLUMINATION OF THE EPS WARNING LAMP Check the EPS warning lamp while engine is running. Does the EPS warning lamp turn OFF? YES: GO TO 2. NO: Refer to " «DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE»(ref-675617-S24255199812014120500000) ".
  2. CHECK WHEEL ALIGNMENT Check the wheel alignment. Refer to " «INSPECTION»(ref-675608-S19326945252014120500000) ". Perform EPS self-diagnosis. Is the inspection result normal? YES: GO TO 3. NO: Adjustment of wheel alignment. Refer to " «ADJUSTMENT»(ref-675608-S28541819612014120500000) ".
  3. CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL With CONSULT Start the engine. CAUTION: Never drive the vehicle. Turn steering wheel from full left stop to full right stop. Select DATA MONITOR of EPS and select TORQUE SENSOR. Perform the torque sensor inspection. Monitor item Condition Display value TORQUE SENSOR Steering wheel: Not steering (There is no steering force) Approx. 0 Nm Steering wheel: Right turn Positive value (Nm) Steering wheel: Left turn Negative value (Nm) Is the inspection result normal? YES: GO TO 5 . NO: GO TO 4.
  4. CHECK EPS MOTOR Perform the trouble diagnosis of EPS motor. Refer to " «DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE»(ref-675617-S25367784642014120500000) ". Is the inspection result normal? YES: GO TO 5. NO: Repair or replace the specific malfunctioning part.
  5. CHECK STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE Check the steering wheel turning force. Refer to " «STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE»(ref-675600-S37599123012014120500000) ". Is the inspection result normal? YES: Inspection End. NO: Check the steering wheel turning force for mechanical malfunction. Refer to " «STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE»(ref-675600-S37599123012014120500000) ".
  1. PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS With CONSULT Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON. Perform EPS self-diagnosis. Is any DTC detected? YES: Check the DTC. Refer to " «DTC INDEX»(ref-675617-S08561037752014120500000) ". NO: GO TO 2.
  2. CHECK THE ILLUMINATION OF THE EPS WARNING LAMP Check the EPS warning lamp while the engine is started. Does the EPS warning lamp turn OFF? YES: GO TO 3. NO: Refer to " «DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE»(ref-675617-S24255199812014120500000) ".
  3. CHECK STEERING COLUMN AND STEERING GEAR Check the steering column assembly and steering gear assembly. Steering column assembly. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-675600-S29230741642014120500000) ". Steering gear assembly. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-675600-S21761902462014120500000) ". Is the inspection result normal? YES: GO TO 4. NO: Repair or replace the specific malfunctioning part.
  4. CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (1) With CONSULT Start the engine. CAUTION: Never drive the vehicle. Turn steering wheel from full left stop to full right stop. Select ASSIST LEVEL in DATA MONITOR in EPS. Dose the item in DATA MONITOR maintain 100%? YES: GO TO 7 . NO: GO TO 5.
  5. CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (2) With CONSULT Select BATTERY VOLT in DATA MONITOR in EPS. Does the item in DATA MONITOR indicate 10 V or more? YES: GO TO 6. NO: Perform trouble diagnosis of EPS control unit power supply and ground. Refer to " «DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE»(ref-675617-S35362288392014120500000) ".
  6. CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (3) With CONSULT Select ASSIST LEVEL in DATA MONITOR in EPS. Stop the EPS system until the item in DATA MONITOR becomes 100%. NOTE: While stopping the EPS system, do not turn steering wheel. Check that the symptom continues. Dose the symptom continue? YES: GO TO 7. NO: The assist torque decreases because of protection function. This is not malfunction. Inspection End.
  7. CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (4) With CONSULT Start the engine. CAUTION: Never drive the vehicle. Turn steering wheel from full left stop to full right stop. Select TORQUE SENSOR in DATA MONITOR in EPS. Perform the torque sensor inspection. Monitor item Condition Display value TORQUE SENSOR Steering wheel: Not steering (There is no steering force) Approx. 0 Nm Steering wheel: Right turn Positive value (Nm) Steering wheel: Left turn Negative value (Nm) Is the inspection result normal? YES: GO TO 9 . NO: GO TO 8.
  8. CHECK EPS MOTOR Perform the trouble diagnosis of EPS motor. Refer to " «DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE»(ref-675617-S25367784642014120500000) ". Is the inspection result normal? YES: GO TO 9. NO: Repair or replace the specific malfunctioning part.
  9. CHECK STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE Check the steering wheel turning force. Refer to " «STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE»(ref-675600-S37599123012014120500000) ". Is the inspection result normal? YES: Inspection End. NO: Check the steering wheel turning force for mechanical malfunction. Refer to " «STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE»(ref-675600-S37599123012014120500000) ".

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Scheme 8: Exploded View
Scheme 8: Exploded View

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