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Power Steering System (Diagnostics): Overview Subaru BRZ ZC

Manual & Power Steering 6 illustrations ~363 words

Description of functions

The power steering computer assembly uses the input signal received from the torque sensor to detect the steering force. As part of the fail safe function, power assist is suspended when a torque sensor system malfunction is detected.

DTC No.Detected itemInspection parts
C1511Torque sensor (TRQ1) signal malfunction, or interruption.Torque sensor (integrated into the steering column assembly) Power steering computer assembly
C1512Torque sensor (TRQ2) signal malfunction, or interruption.
C1513When the deviation of torque sensors TRQ1 and TRQ2 falls outside the specified value.
C1514Torque sensor power supply voltage malfunction.
C1517Provisional control continues for a long period of time due to a torque sensor system malfunction.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Circuit figure

After replacement of the steering column assembly or power steering computer assembly, a diagnosis code is output (when the power steering computer assembly determines that torque sensor zero point calibration or rotation angle sensor output calibration have not been performed).

Calibration cannot be performed when the IG voltage is less than 9V.

DTC No.Detecting conditionsAction item
C1515Torque sensor zero point calibration not performedPerform torque sensor zero point calibration. Operation is normal if a diagnosis code is not output.
C1525Rotation angle sensor output calibration not performedPerform rotation angle sensor output calibration. Operation is normal if a diagnosis code is not output.

A diagnosis code is output if the power steering computer assembly determines that torque sensor zero point calibration or rotation angle sensor output calibration have not been completed.

DTC No.Detecting conditionsAction item
C1516The torque sensor zero point calibration was not correctly completed due to a problem such as touching the steering mechanism.Delete the diagnosis code, delete the sensor calibration value, and then perform torque sensor zero point calibration. Operation is normal if a diagnosis code is not output.
C1526The rotation angle sensor output calibration was not correctly completed.Delete the diagnosis code, delete the sensor calibration value, and then perform rotation angle sensor output calibration. Operation is normal if a diagnosis code is not output.

As part of the fail safe function, power assist is suspended while an ECM system error diagnosis code is being output. However, if only C1533, or C1534 are output, rather than suspending power assist, control is continued with a limited assist level.

DTC No.Detected itemInspection parts
C1521Motor overcurrent malfunctionPower steering computer assembly
C1531ECM internal (microcomputer) malfunction
C1532ECM internal (circuit) malfunction
C1533ECM internal (temperature sensor) malfunction
C1534ECM internal (EEPROM) malfunction
C1554Power supply relay (integrated in ECM) malfunction

As part of the fail safe function, power assist is suspended or limited when a motor error diagnosis code is being output.

DTC No.Detected itemInspection parts
C1522Power supply current sensor malfunctionPower steering motor (integrated into the steering column assembly) Power steering computer assembly
C1523Excessive motor current deviation (difference between the command and feedback values)
C1524Voltage malfunction or open circuit between motor terminals
C1555Motor relay (integrated in ECM) malfunction

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Circuit figure

As part of the fail safe function, power assist is suspended when a motor rotation angle sensor malfunction diagnosis code is being output.

DTC No.Detected itemInspection parts
C1528Motor rotation angle sensor malfunctionMotor rotation angle sensor (integrated into the steering column assembly) Power steering computer assembly

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Circuit figure

The power steering computer assembly uses CAN communication to input the vehicle speed signal from the skid control computer (brake actuator assembly).

DTC No.Detected itemInspection parts
C1541Vehicle speed signal abnormalSpeed sensor system Vehicle stability control system CAN communication system Power steering computer assembly

As part of the fail safe function, power assist is suspended or limited when there is a power supply system malfunction.

DTC No.Detected itemInspection parts
C1551IG power supply circuit is open or shorted.Power steering computer assembly Power supply system ECM IG1 fuse Wiring harness or connector

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: Circuit figure

As part of the fail safe function, power assist is suspended when there is a PIG power supply malfunction.

DTC No.Detected itemInspection parts
C1552PIG power supply voltage malfunctionEPS fuse Power steering computer assembly Wiring harness or connector

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: Circuit figure

The power steering computer assembly uses CAN communication to input the signals from the engine control computer and skid control computer (brake actuator assembly).

DTC No.Detected itemInspection parts
U0100Engine control computer communication malfunction.CAN communication system Engine control computer
U0122Skid control computer (brake actuator assembly) communication malfunction.CAN communication system Skid control computer (brake actuator assembly)
U0416Reception of an error signal from the skid control computer (brake actuator assembly).

With normal diagnosis code output, troubleshooting is recorded if the P/S warning light remains on.

When the power supply voltage input circuit (IG and PIG) for the power steering computer assembly is open, the P/S warning light remains on.

Scheme 6

Scheme 6: Circuit figure