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CONSULT Function

APPLICATION ITEMS 

CONSULT can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown following:

Diagnosis mode CGW Status Description
Restricted Mode Diag Test Mode Open Mode
Self Diagnostic Result Display Display Display Display non-network DTC which power steering control module memorizes
Data Monitor Display Display Display Displays power steering control module input/output data in real time
ECU Identification Display Display Display Displays power steering control module part number
Re/programming. Configuration * Display Display Display
  • The vehicle specification that is written in power steering control module can be displayed or stored
  • The vehicle specification can be written when power steering control module is replaced
CAN Diag Support Monitor * Display Display Display
NOTE: SYMBOL The mode is indicated, but not monitored

*: Displays when performing "Diagnosis (All System)".

SELF-DIAG RESULTS MODE 

Refer to DTC Index . When "CRNT" is displayed on self-diagnosis result.

When "PAST" is displayed on self-diagnosis result.

Freeze frame data (FFD) 

The following vehicle status is recorded when DTC is detected and is displayed on CONSULT.

MONITOR ITEM Unit Description
ODO/TRIP METER Km Display the odometer value from combination meter via CAN communication.
BATTERY VOLT V Displays the power supply voltage for power steering control module.
IGN SW OFF/ON Display the status of ignition switch.
ENGINE STATUS STOP/RUN/CRANK Displays the engine status based on the engine status signal transmitted by CAN communications.
VEHICLE SPEED km/h Display the vehicle speed from vehicle speed signal via CAN communication.
STEERING ANGLE SIGNAL deg Displays the steering angle based on steering angle signal transmitted by CAN communications.
STEERING TORQUE Nm Displays steering torque detected by torque sensor.
MOTOR CURRENT A Display the current value consumed by EPS motor.
C/U TEMP °C Displays the temperature of the power steering control module.

DATA MONITOR MODE 

NOTE: SYMBOL 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 TORQUE Nm Displays steering torque detected by torque sensor.
STEERING ANGLE SIGNAL deg Displays the steering angle based on steering angle signal transmitted via CAN communications.
MOTOR CURRENT A Display the current value consumed by EPS motor.
MOTOR TORQUE COMMAND - Displays but not used.
C/U TEMP °C Displays the temperature of the power steering control module.
ASSIST LEVEL % Displays the current percentage of the allowable assist ratio EPS motor.
VEHICLE SPEED km/h Display the vehicle speed from vehicle speed signal via CAN communication.
WARNING LAMP OFF/On Displays the control status of power steering warning lamp.
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR STATUS ABNORMAL/NORMAL Displays the status of steering angle based on the steering angle status signal transmitted via CAN communications.
ENGINE STATUS STOP/RUN/CRANK Displays the engine status based on the engine status signal transmitted via CAN communications.
HEAT PROTECT STATUS NORMAL/PRTECT Displays the status of overheat protection.
ST TORQUE FLAG - Displays but not used.
STOP/START STATUS - Displays but not used.

ECU IDENTIFICATION 

Displays the part number stored in the power steering control module.

RE/PROGRAMMING, CONFIGURATION 

Programming includes the following functions.

Function Description
Read/Write Configuration Before replacing ECU
  • Allows the reading of vehicle specification (parts number) written in power steering control module to store the specification in CONSULT.
  • Allows the saving of vehicle specification (parts number) written in power steering control module to store the specification in CONSULT.
After replacing ECU Allows the writing of vehicle information (parts number) stored in CONSULT into the power steering control module.