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(2) Warning lamp (DTC) / CAN Line error

2 - 1 Checking Connectors and Wiring 

  1. Checking Connectors and Wiring

    Check for damage, push-back, or improper connection in each connector and wiring.

    1. Check the wiring on the vehicle side.
      • Check for open/short-circuit due to faulty connection, damage, or foreign substance.
      Battery Connector Vehicle signal Connector
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      Pin NO. Pin name Pin NO. Pin name
      1 Battery (+) 1 Ignition
      2 Battery (-) 2 -
          3 -
      4 -
      5 -
      6 -
      7 CAN_High
      8 CAN_LOW
    2. Check the wiring on the ECU side (motor 3-phase power).
      • Check for open/short-circuit due to faulty connection, damage, or foreign substance.
      Fig 1: ECU Connector Terminals
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    3. Check the motor connector.
      • Terminal Expansion and damage
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      NOTE: Must be replaced the MDPS motor if occur terminal expansion and damage.
    4. Check the motor wiring.
      G12973059Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
      NOTE: Must be replaced the MDPS motor if occur damage or problem.
    5. Remove the grommet (A) and then check the wiring on the TAS side (B) and ECU side (C).

      - Check for damage, push-back, or improper connection in each connector and wiring.

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      NOTE:
      • Must be replaced the MDPS assembly if occurs damage or problem. Check the TAS wiring in case of C1259/1290 DTC.

2 - 2 Inspection Items per DTC 

DTC Problem First analysis method How to repair
C1290 Torque sensor signal error First erase DTC, check connector connection. In case of reoccurrence, replace column & housing.
C1112 Torque sensor voltage error Check connector between torque sensor and ECU. In case of reoccurrence, replace ECU.
C1705 ECU hardware error First erase DTC and then check, check ECU connector.
C1604 ECU over/discharge error
C2413 ECU hardware error
C2400 Motor signal error In case of reoccurrence, replace motor.
C2401 Motor circuit error
C2412 Motor voltage supply error First erase DTC and check, Check ECU/motor connector. First replace ECU. In case of reoccurrence, replace motor.
C1259 Angle sensor signal error After Resetting zero point & erasing DTC, check connector connection condition. In case of reoccurrence, replace column & Housing.
C1261 Zero-setting error After Resetting zero point, recheck. Reset the zero-setting.
C1102 Battery voltage problem Check battery voltage condition. Recharge battery voltage.
C1696, C1697 SPAS signal error Check SPAS. Erase DTC (MDPS is not to be replaced).
C1612, C1646 TCU signal error Check TCU.
C1628, C1656 Instrument cluster signal error Check instrument cluster.
C1692, C1693 VSM signal error Check VSM.
C1260 Angle sensor signal error After resetting the angle, recheck. If C1259 does not occur, check CAN line. Reset Angle sensor. Erase DTC.
C1611 CAN time out EMS
  1. Check G-SCAN condition.
  2. Check connector connection.
  3. Check ECU CAN line.
  4. Check MDPS ground line.
Check the EMS CAN Line.
C1616 CAN BUS OFF Check the chassis CAN Line.
C1622 Vehicle speed signal error Check the EMS (Engine ECU).
C1623, C1687, C1688 Can time out Steering angle sensor
  1. Check MDPS Power Connector & FUSE
  2. Check MDPS Ground line
  3. Check MDPS ECU / VSM CAN line
  4. Communication status with GDS
In case of reoccurrence, replace ECU (Heavy steering and no communication)