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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 "0030" or "0020" set? 

    YES-1: "0030" is displayed: Perform calibration of steering torque sensor. Refer to WORK PROCEDURE .

    YES-2: "0020" is displayed:

    GO TO  2.

    NO: GO TO  3.

  2. CHECK THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION 

    With M.U.T.-III SE

    1. Select "ABS", "Data List" and "Steering angle" in this order.
    2. Position the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.

    Is the display value "± 2.5 deg"? 

    YES: GO TO  3.

    NO: Perform steering angle sensor neutral position adjustment. Refer to DESCRIPTION

  3. PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 

    With M.U.T.-III SE

    1. Electric motor 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. Electric motor 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. Start the engine.
    8. Drive the vehicle straight forward at more than 30 km/h (19 MPH).
      CAUTION: Always drive safely.
    9. Stop the vehicle.
    10. Perform Diagnostic Trouble Code for "EPS/DAST 3".

    Is DTC "C1608-46" 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.