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Steering Control System (DTC/Circuit Diagnosis)

  1. CHECK POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE GROUND CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect Power Steering Control Module harness connector.
    3. Check continuity between Power Steering Control Module harness connector terminal and ground.

      Power Steering Control Module

      --

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      E63

      2

      Ground

      Yes

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 2.

    NO

    Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors, and repair or replace the malfunctioning component.

  2. CHECK POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT (1) 

    Check voltage between Power Steering Control Module harness connector terminal and ground.

    Power Steering Control Module

    --

    Voltage

    (Approx.)

    Connector

    Terminal

    E63

    1

    Ground

    Battery voltage

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 4.

    NO

    GO TO 3.

  3. CHECK POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT (2) 
    1. Check the 100 A fusible link (#D).
    2. Disconnect battery terminal with fusible link harness connector.
    3. Check continuity between Power Steering Control Module harness connector terminal and battery terminal with fusible link harness connector terminal.

      Power Steering Control Module

      Battery terminal with fusible link

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      E63

      1

      E7

      3

      Yes

    4. Check continuity between Power Steering Control Module harness connector terminal and ground.

      Power Steering Control Module

      --

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      E63

      1

      Ground

      No

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    Perform the trouble diagnosis for battery power supply circuit. Refer to .

    NO

    Repair or replace the malfunctioning component.

  4. CHECK POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT (3) 
    1. Check voltage between Power Steering Control Module harness connector terminals and ground.

      Power Steering Control Module

      --

      Voltage

      (Approx.)

      Connector

      Terminal

      E62

      5

      Ground

      0 V

    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
      CAUTION: Never start the engine.
    3. Check voltage between Power Steering Control Module harness connector terminals and ground.

      Power Steering Control Module

      --

      Voltage

      (Approx.)

      Connector

      Terminal

      E62

      5

      Ground

      Battery voltage

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 6.

    NO

    GO TO 5.

  5. CHECK POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT (4) 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check the 10 A fuse No. 49 in the IPDM E/R.
    3. Disconnect IPDM E/R harness connector E119.
    4. Check continuity between Power Steering Control Module harness connector terminal and IPDM E/R harness connector terminal.

      Power Steering Control Module

      IPDM E/R

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      E62

      5

      E119

      35

      Yes

    5. Check continuity between Power Steering Control Module harness connector terminal and ground.

      Power Steering Control Module

      --

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      E62

      5

      Ground

      No

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    Perform the trouble diagnosis for ignition power supply circuit. Refer to .

    NO

    Repair or replace the malfunctioning component.

  6. CHECK TERMINALS AND HARNESS CONNECTORS 

    Check the Power Steering Control Module pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    Power Steering Control Module is malfunctioning. Replace Power Steering Oil Pump Assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation .

    NO

    Repair or replace the malfunctioning component.