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Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK FFD 

    With M.U.T.-III SE

    1. Check the FFD for power steering control module.
    2. Read value of Item No. 28 "Internal fault code (for DTC)".

    Is "008D" or "0090" set? 

    YES »: GO TO 2  .

    NO »: GO TO  3.

  2. PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS 

    With M.U.T.-III SE

    1. Check the power steering control module power supply circuit. Refer to DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE .
    2. Ignition switch OFF to ON.
    3. Erase self-diagnostic results for "EPS/DAST 3".
    4. Pull the parking brake switch.
      NOTE: Check the parking brake switch indicator is turn On.
    5. Ignition switch OFF.
    6. Get out of the vehicle and close all doors.
    7. Wait 65 seconds.
      NOTE:
      • Check the parking brake switch indicator turn OFF.
      • If the rear brake caliper is heated, wait an hour so that parking brake switch indicator does not turn OFF.
    8. Start the engine.
    9. Drive the vehicle.
      CAUTION: Always drive safely.
    10. Stop the vehicle.
    11. Perform self-diagnosis for "EPS/DAST 3".

    Is DTC "C1608-49" detected? 

    YES »: Replace the power steering control module (steering gear assembly). Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

    NO »: Check terminals and connection of each harness connector for malfunctioning conditions.

  3. PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS 

    With M.U.T.-III SE

    1. Ignition switch OFF to ON.
    2. Erase self-diagnostic results for "EPS/DAST 3".
    3. Pull the parking brake switch.
      NOTE: Check the parking brake switch indicator is turn On.
    4. Ignition switch OFF.
    5. Get out of the vehicle and close all doors.
    6. Wait 65 seconds.
      NOTE:
      • Check the parking brake switch indicator turn OFF.
      • If the rear brake caliper is heated, wait an hour so that parking brake switch indicator does not turn OFF.
    7. Perform self-diagnosis for "EPS/DAST 3".

      Is DTC "C1608-49" detected? 

      YES »: Replace the power steering control module (steering gear assembly). Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

      NO »: Check terminals and connection of each harness connector for malfunctioning conditions.