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Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK TORQUE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check voltage between EPS control unit harness connector terminals and ground.
      CAUTION: Steering wheel is neutral position. (There is no steering force.)

      EPS control unit

      -

      Voltage

      Connector

      Terminal

      M27

      18

      Ground

      Approx. 5 V

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 2.

    NO

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

  2. CHECK TORQUE SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check continuity between EPS control unit harness connector terminal and ground.
      CAUTION: Steering wheel is neutral position. (There is no steering force.)

      EPS control unit

      -

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      M27

      15

      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 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF to ON.
    2. Check voltage between EPS control unit harness connector terminal and ground.
      CAUTION: Steering wheel is neutral position. (There is no steering force.)

      EPS control unit

      -

      Voltage

      Connector

      Terminal

      M27

      17

      Ground

      Approx. 2.5 V

      16

    3. Start the engine.
    4. Check voltage between EPS control unit harness connector terminal and ground.
      CAUTION: Steering wheel is right or left turn.

      EPS control unit

      -

      Voltage

      Connector

      Terminal

      M27

      17

      Ground

      Approx. 1.6 V - 3.4 V

      (The value is changed according to steering left or right)

      16

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 4.

    NO

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

  4. CHECK CONNECTOR 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect EPS control unit harness connector.
    3. Check terminal for deformation, disconnection, looseness, and so on. If any malfunction is found, repair or replace terminal.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    Replace EPS control unit. Refer to Removal and Installation .

    NO

    Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts.