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Repair Procedures: Replacement

NOTE:
  • If a DTC occurs in the ECU, check the connectors and wiring. If no problem is found, replace the ECU.
CAUTION:
  • Before replacing the MDPS ECU, use the diagnostic device to read the settings of the old ECU
  1. Perform the "ECU data backup" by GDS following in the order below.
    1. Connect self - diagnosis connector (16 pins) located in the lower of driver side crash pad to self - diagnosis device.
    2. Turn the self - diagnosis device after key is ON.
    3. After Selecting the "vehicle model" and "EPS system" on GDS vehicle selection screen.
    4. Select the "Part exchange (Power steering ECU)"
      Fig 1: Scantool Display - Vehicle S/W Management
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    5. Follow the instructions shown on the screen.
      Fig 2: Scantool Display - Part Exchange (Power Steering ECU)
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      Fig 3: Scantool Display - Part Exchange Procedure (Power Steering ECU)
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    6. Insert the VIN number and then select the "Read" in order to the ECU information save.
      Fig 4: Scantool Display - ECU Data Backup Message
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  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then wait for at least 30 seconds.
  3. Remove the crash pad lower panel.

    (Refer to Body - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")

  4. Disconnect the connector from the MDPS control unit.
    Fig 5: MDPS Control Unit Connector (1 Of 2)
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    Fig 6: MDPS Control Unit Connector (2 Of 2)
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  5. Remove the MDPS control unit from the steering column after loosening the bolts.
    Fig 7: MDPS Control Unit Bolts
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  6. Replace the MDPS control unit after separating the bracket.
    Fig 8: MDPS Control Unit
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  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  8. Install the connector to the MDPS control unit.
    Fig 9: MDPS Control Unit Connector (1 Of 2)
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    Fig 10: MDPS Control Unit Connector (2 Of 2)
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  9. Perform the "ECU data restore" by GDS following in the order below.
    1. Connect self - diagnosis connector (16 pins) located in the lower of driver side crash pad to self - diagnosis device.
    2. Turn the self - diagnosis device after key is ON.
    3. After Selecting the "vehicle model" and "EPS system" on GDS vehicle selection screen.
    4. Select the "Part exchange (Power steering ECU)"
      Fig 11: Scantool Display - Vehicle S/W Management
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    5. Follow the instructions shown on the screen.
      Fig 12: Scantool Display - Part Exchange (Power Steering ECU)
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      Fig 13: Scantool Display - Part Exchange Procedure (Power Steering ECU)
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    6. Insert the VIN number and then select the "Write" in order to the ECU information save.
      Fig 14: Scantool Display - VIN Number
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  10. Conduct the "ASP Calibration" by GDS.

    (Refer to MDPS Control Unit- "DIAGNOSIS WITH GDS ")

  11. Remove the DTC and then perform the Conduct the "MDPS TEST (Motor Driven Power Steering)" by GDS.

    (Refer to Motor Driven Power Steering - " MDPS PERFORMANCE INSPECTION")

  12. Turn off the IGN switch and wait for 10 seconds or more. Then check the operation after starting the engine.