CONSULT Function
CAUTION:
After disconnecting the CONSULT vehicle interface (VI) from the data link connector, the ignition must be cycled OFF → ON (for at least 5 seconds) → OFF. If this step is not performed, the BCM may not go to "sleep mode", potentially causing a discharged battery and a no-start condition.
FUNCTION
CONSULT can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown as per the following:
| Diagnostic test mode | Function |
|---|---|
| ECU Identification | The part number stored in the control unit can be read. |
| Self Diagnostic Result | Self diagnostic results and freeze frame data can be read and erased quickly. |
| Data Monitor | Input/Output data in the power steering control module can be read. |
ECU IDENTIFICATION
Displays the part number stored in the control unit.
SELF DIAGNOSTIC RESULT MODE
Refer to DTC Index . When "CRNT" is displayed on "Self Diagnostic Result"
- The system is presently malfunctioning.
When "PAST" is displayed on "Self Diagnostic Result"
- System malfunction from the past is detected, but the system is presently normal.
DATA MONITOR MODE
NOTE:
The following table includes information (items) inapplicable to this vehicle: For information (items) applicable to this vehicle, refer to CONSULT display items.
| Monitor item (Unit) | Remarks |
|---|---|
| BATTERY VOLT (V) | Displays the power supply voltage for power steering control module. |
| STEERING MODE (NORML/SPORT) | Displays the steering mode for power steering control module. |
| STEERING ANGLE (deg) | Displays the steering angle based on the steering angle signal transmitted via CAN communication. |
| STR ANG SPD (deg/s) | Displays the steering angle speed based on the steering angle signal transmitted via CAN communication. |
| MOTOR CURRENT (A) | Displays the current value consumed by power steering control module. |
| MTR REV SPD COMM (rpm) | Displays the power steering motor speed command value. |
| MTR REV SPD (rpm) | Displays the power steering motor speed. |
| C/U TEMP (°C or °F) | Displays the temperature of the power steering control module. |
| C/U TEMP A (°C or °F) | Displays the temperature of the power steering control module. |
| MTR ASSIST (%) | Displays the current percentage of the allowable assist ratio power steering motor. |
| ESTM VHCL SPD (km/h or mph) | Displays the vehicle speed calculated by the power steering control module. |
| WARNING LAMP (On/Off) | Hydraulic pump electric power steering system warning lamp control status is displayed. |
| ENGINE STATUS (Stop/Run/Crank) | Engine speed is displayed from engine condition signal via CAN communication. |
| VHCL SPD JUDGE (OK/NG) | Displays the receiving status of the vehicle speed signal transmitted via CAN communication. |