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Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK THE GROUND CIRCUIT 
    1. Ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect EPS control unit harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between EPS control unit harness connector and ground.

      EPS control unit

      --

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      E223

      2

      Ground

      Yes

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 2.

    NO

    Repair open circuit in harness or connectors.

  2. CHECK THE BATTERY POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT (1) 

    Check the voltage between EPS control unit harness connector and ground.

    EPS control unit

    --

    Voltage

    (Approx.)

    Connector

    Terminal

    E223

    1

    Ground

    Battery voltage

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 4.

    NO

    GO TO 3.

  3. CHECK THE BATTERY POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT (2) 
    1. Check the 100 A fusible link (No. C).
    2. Check the harness for open or short between EPS control unit harness connector terminal and the 100 A fusible link (No. C).

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    Perform the trouble diagnosis for battery power supply circuit.

    NO

    Repair or replace malfunctioning components.

  4. CHECK THE IGNITION POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT (1) 
    1. Check the voltage between EPS control unit harness connector and ground.

      EPS control unit

      --

      Voltage

      (Approx.)

      Connector

      Terminal

      E222

      3

      Ground

      0 V

    2. Ignition switch ON.
    3. Check the voltage between EPS control unit harness connector and ground.

      EPS control unit

      --

      Voltage

      (Approx.)

      Connector

      Terminal

      E222

      3

      Ground

      Battery voltage

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 6.

    NO

    GO TO 5.

  5. CHECK THE IGNITION POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT (2) 
    1. Ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check the 5 A fuse (No. 41).
    3. Check the continuity between EPS control unit harness connector and fuse block (J/B) harness connector.

      EPS control unit

      Fuse block (J/B)

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      E222

      3

      E28

      4W

      Yes

    4. Check the continuity between EPS control unit harness connector and ground.

      EPS control unit

      --

      Continuity

      Connector

      Terminal

      E222

      3

      Ground

      No

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    Perform the trouble diagnosis for ignition power supply circuit.

    NO

    Repair or replace malfunctioning components.

  6. CHECK TERMINAL 
    1. Check the EPS control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connectors.
    2. Check the fuse block (J/B) pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    EPS control unit is malfunctioning. Replace steering gear assembly. Refer to EPS CONTROL UNIT : Removal & Installation .

    NO

    Repair or replace malfunctioning components.