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DTC 32-0B: Over Current; DTC 32-0E: Over Current Continuation; DTC 34-02: Fail-Safe Relay

  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  4. Start the engine.
  5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC 32-0B, 32-0E, or 34-02 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step  6.

    NO  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the EPS control unit.

  6. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  7. Disconnect EPS control unit connector B (16P) (see step  3 ).
  8. Check for continuity between body ground and EPS control unit connector B (16P) terminals No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 individually.
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Body Ground And EPS Control Unit Connector B (16P) Terminals No. 1, No. 2, And No. 3
    G06952893Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Go to step  9.

    NO  -Check for loose terminals in the EPS control unit connectors, and repair if necessary. If no poor connections are found, replace the EPS control unit (see EPS CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).

  9. Disconnect the EPS motor 3P connector (see step  19 ).
  10. Check for continuity between body ground and EPS control unit connector B (16P) terminals No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 individually.
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Body Ground And EPS Control Unit Connector B (16P) Terminals No. 1, No. 2, And No. 3
    G06952894Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Repair short to body ground in the wire between the EPS control unit and the EPS motor.

    NO  -Replace the EPS motor (see EPS MOTOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ).