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Direct Adaptive Steering System

  1. CHECK STEERING FORCE CONTROL MODULE SIGNAL 

    SYMBOL With CONSULT

    1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    2. On the CONSULT screen, select "EPS/DAST 3">>"DATA MONITOR">>"BACK UP SIG 2 VOLT".
    3. Check the value. Refer to Values On The Diagnosis Tool .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 4.

    NO

    GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK THE BACK UP SIGNAL CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect each control module harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between both control module harness connectors.

      Steering force control module

      Steering angle sub control module

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      M71

      18

      E29

      24

      Existed

    4. Check the continuity between steering force control module harness connector and ground.

      Steering force control module

      --

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      M71

      18

      Ground

      Not existed

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 3.

    NO

    Repair or replace error-detected part.

  3. PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS 

    SYMBOL With CONSULT

    1. Connect each control module harness connector.
    2. Start the engine.
      CAUTION: Never drive the vehicle.
    3. Perform self-diagnosis for "DAST 2".

    Is any DTC is detected?

    YES

    Check the DTC. Refer to DTC Index .

    NO

    GO TO 4.

  4. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 
    1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check enlarged contact spring of terminal. Refer to Inspection .
    3. Perform intermittent incident while turning steering wheel. Refer to Inspection .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    Replace steering force control module. Refer to STEERING FORCE CONTROL MODULE : Removal & Installation .

    NO

    Repair or replace error-detected part.