Description
Unbalance steering wheel turning force (torque variation).
Diagnosis Procedure
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 STC-14, "DTC Index".
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 STC-31, "Diagnosis Procedure".
3.CHECK STEERING COLUMN AND STEERING GEAR
Check the steering column assembly and steering gear assembly.
Steering column assembly. Refer to ST-12, "Exploded View".
Steering gear assembly. Refer to ST-14, "Exploded View".
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 STC-22, "Diagnosis Procedure".
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.
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 STC-27, "Diagnosis Procedure".
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 ST-5, "Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Check the steering wheel turning force for mechanical malfunction. Refer to ST-5, "Inspection".
U1000 CAN Comm circuit
Description
Can (controller area network) is a serial communication line for
real time application. It is an on-vehicle multiplex
communication line with high data communication speed and excellent error
detection ability. Many electronic
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Eps branch line circuit
Diagnosis Procedure
1.Check connector
Turn the ignition switch off.
Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
Check the terminals and connectors of the eps control unit for damage,
bend and loose connection (unit
side and connector side).
Is the inspection result norm ...
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WARNINGIf a booster seat and seat belt are not
used
properly, the risk of a child being injured in
a sudden stop or collision greatly
increases:
Make sure the shoulder portion of
the belt is away from the child’s face
and neck and t ...