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Fail-Safe Chart

If a problem occurs in the electric power steering system, the P/S warning light will come on in the combination meter and steering power assist will be stopped, fixed at a particular point, or decreased simultaneously to protect the system.

Electronic power steering system 

FAIL-SAFE CHART

DTC No. Detection Condition Fail-safe
C1511/11 Torque sensor malfunction Power assist stops
C1512/11
C1513/11
C1514/11
C1521/25 Motor malfunction
C1524/24
C1528/12 Motor rotation angle sensor malfunction
C1531/25 ECU malfunction
C1532/25
C1534/25
C1551/25 IG power source voltage error
C1552/22 PIG power source voltage error
C1554/23 Power source relay malfunction
C1555/25 Motor relay malfunction
C1533/25 ECU malfunction Assist force restricted
U0073/49 CAN bus malfunction Amount of power assist is locked at 140 km/h (87.5 mph) level of power assist
U0129/42 Lost Communication with Brake System Control Module
U0100/41 Lost Communication with ECM/PCM "A" Power assist stops

HINT:

The amount of power assist may be decreased to prevent the motor and ECUs from overheating if the steering wheel is continuously turned when the vehicle is either stopped or driven at a low speed, or if the steering wheel is kept at either full lock position for a long time. In such cases, the amount of power assist returns to normal if the steering wheel is not turned for approximately 10 minutes with the engine idling.