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Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK TORQUE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 

    SYMBOL CONSULT

    1. Ignition switch ON.
    2. On the CONSULT screen, select "DAST 1">>"DATA MONITOR">>"TORQUE SEN VOLTAGE".
    3. Check the value

      Monitor item

      Standard value (Approx.)

      TORQUE SEN VOLTAGE

      4.5 - 5.5 V

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 2.

    NO

    Perform the trouble diagnosis for battery power supply circuit. Refer to appropriate system wiring diagram.

  2. CHECK TORQUE SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT 
    1. Ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect steering angle main control module harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between control module harness connector and ground.

      Steering angle main control module

      --

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      E149

      32

      Ground

      Yes

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 3.

    NO

    Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  3. CHECK TORQUE SENSOR SIGNAL 

    SYMBOL CONSULT

    1. Connect steering angle main control module harness connector.
    2. Start the engine.
      CAUTION: Never drive the vehicle.
    3. On the CONSULT screen, select "DAST 2">>"DATA MONITOR">>"TORQUE SEN MAIN 2", and "TORQUE SEN SUB".
    4. Check the value

      Monitor item

      Condition

      Standard value (Approx.)

      TORQUE SEN MAIN 2

      Steering wheel: Not steering

      (There is no steering force)

      Approx. 2.5 V

      Steering wheel: Right turn

      Approx. 1.4 - 2.5 V

      Steering wheel: Left turn

      Approx. 2.5 - 3.6 V

      TORQUE SEN SUB

      Steering wheel: Not steering

      (There is no steering force)

      Approx. 2.5 V

      Steering wheel: Right turn

      Approx. 1.4 - 2.5 V

      Steering wheel: Left turn

      Approx. 2.5 - 3.6 V

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 5.

    NO

    GO TO 4.

  4. CHECK TORQUE SENSOR CIRCUIT 
    1. Ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect steering angle main control module harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between steering angle main control module harness connector and steering torque sensor harness connector.

      Steering angle main control module

      Steering torque sensor

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      E149

      8

      E231

      2

      Yes

      1

      4

      3

      3

      7

      1

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

      Steering angle main control module

      --

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      E149

      8

      Ground

      No

      1

      3

      7

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    Torque sensor is malfunction. Replace steering gear assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation .

    NO

    Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

  5. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 
    1. Ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check enlarged contact spring of terminal. Refer to How to Check Terminal .
    3. Perform intermittent incident while turning steering wheel. Refer to Intermittent Incident .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    Replace steering angle main control module. Refer to Removal and Installation .

    NO

    Repair or replace malfunctioning component.