Power steering system
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POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM
POWER STEERING SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS
1. Correct handling and precautions for operation
(1) Handling of electrical parts
(a) Do not apply any impact to any electrical parts such as the power steering computer ASSY. Be sure to replace with a new part if strong impact is applied (such as hitting or dropping the part).
(b) Do not expose electric parts to extreme temperatures or high humidity.
(c) Do not touch the connector terminals as they may become deformed, or damaged due to static electricity discharge.
(2) Handling of the power steering computer ASSY
(a) Be sure to use new replacement parts when replacing the power steering computer ASSY.
CAUTION:
Do not install any power steering computer ASSY that is designed to be used with other vehicles (such as demonstration models).
(3) Precautions when connecting or disconnecting connectors
(a) Before you disconnect any connectors related to the power steering system, turn the ignition to IG ON and set the steering to the straight-ahead position. Turn the ignition to IG OFF and disconnect the connector after disconnecting the battery ground terminal.
(b) Before you connect any connectors related to the power steering system, confirm that the ignition is turned to IG OFF, connect the connector and turn the ignition to IG ON while the steering is in the straight-ahead position.
CAUTION:
Do not turn the ignition to IG ON if the steering is not in the straight-ahead position.
(c) If the above procedures are not carried out, the steering neutral (zero point) position can shift and you may experience a difference in the steering effort required for the left and right directions. Please perform a zero point calibration if you notice any difference in the steering effort for the left and right directions. (Refer to
)
2. Precautions for CAN communication
(1) CAN communication is used for sending and receiving information from each computer, sending warning signals to the combination meter ASSY, and communication with the DLC3. A communication error code is output if there is a problem with the CAN communication line.
(2) If a CAN communication error code is output, repair the malfunction causing the communication line error and perform power steering system troubleshooting under a normal data communication state.
FUNCTION INSPECTION
1. Dry steering torque check
WARNING:
(1) Park the vehicle on a level paved surface, and set the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position.
(2) Disconnect the battery ground terminal.
(4) Connect the negative terminal of the battery.
(5) Check that the steering wheel set nut is not loose.
Standard value:
Standard value:
Tightening torque=39N·m
{
398kgf·cm}
(6) Start the engine and place the vehicle in a state where the power steering can operate.
(7) Check the torque while turning the steering wheel a quarter turn to the right from the straight-ahead position.
Standard value:
Standard value:
Tightening torque=6.0N·m
{
61kgf·cm}
or less
(8) Check the torque in the same manner while turning to the left.
(9) Set the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position.
(10) Disconnect the battery ground terminal.
(12) Connect the negative terminal of the battery.
PARTS LOCATION


LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC CODES
Power steering system
*1: Turns on
*2: Does not turn on
*2: Does not turn on
SYMPTOM TABLE
Power steering system
HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT
1.
Bring in the car
Next▼
2.
Interview and phenomenon check
Next▼
3.
Battery voltage check
(1) Check the battery voltage.
(2) Refer to parts location drawings and circuit figures and inspect any parts that can be checked visually such as blown fuses in the system, wiring harness open circuit, short circuits, or poor connector contacts.
NOTE:
If the battery voltage is less than 11 V, please recharge or replace the battery before commencing the diagnostic procedure.
Next▼
4.
Check of diagnosis codes and freeze frame data
(1) Check of diagnosis codes and freeze frame data
(3) Diagnosis codes recheck (Refer to
)
(a) Based on the recorded diagnosis codes and freeze frame data, recreate the trouble phenomenon and recheck for the presence of the diagnosis code output.
NOTE:
·If an error code for CAN communication system is output, first troubleshoot CAN communication and repair it. (Refer to
)
·If communication with the power steering computer ASSY cannot be established by the SSM3, check the CAN communication between the DLC3 and the power steering computer ASSY, as well as the power steering computer ASSY IG circuit.
·If communication with the power steering computer ASSY cannot be established by the SSM3, check the CAN communication between the DLC3 and the power steering computer ASSY, as well as the power steering computer ASSY IG circuit.
Result
| Result |
Go to |
|---|---|
| Diagnosis code normal |
A |
| Error code output |
B |
| Diagnosis code normal, unable to check or recreate the phenomenon |
C |
B
>Please refer to the list of diagnostic codes (
), carry out troubleshooting for each code, and progress to step 7.
C
A▼
5.
Symptom table (refer to
)
Result
| Result |
Go to |
|---|---|
| Not applicable to the symptom table. |
A |
| Applicable to the symptom table. |
B |
B
>Perform troubleshooting for each applicable symptom and progress to step 7.
A▼
6.
Based on the trouble phenomenon, use the following methods to perform troubleshooting
Next▼
7.
Adjustment, repair, or replacement
Next▼
8.
Confirmation test
Next▼
Complete
CHECK LIST FOR INTERVIEW

CHECKING / CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC CODES
1. Reading the diagnosis codes
(1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
(2) Connect the SSM3 to the DLC3 connector.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(4) Follow the SSM3 display screen to read the diagnosis codes.
CAUTION:
If an error is detected, recheck diagnosis codes after the issue is resolved and confirm that no error code is output.
2. Deletion of recorded diagnosis codes
(1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
(2) Connect the SSM3 to the DLC3.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(4) Follow the SSM3 display screen to delete the diagnosis codes.
FREEZE FRAME DATA
1. Freeze frame data
NOTE:
·If an error diagnosis code is output, the freeze frame data at the time of the generation of the error code is recorded.
·When an error diagnosis code is generated and the freeze frame data is recorded, data is not updated or deleted until the recorded data itself is deleted (diagnosis code deletion).
·When an error diagnosis code is generated and the freeze frame data is recorded, data is not updated or deleted until the recorded data itself is deleted (diagnosis code deletion).
(1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
(2) Connect the SSM3 to the DLC3.
(4) Check the freeze frame data.
List of freeze frame data
| Item name |
Description/display range |
Normal value |
Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed |
Indicates the vehicle speed input from the skid control computer. Display range: 0.0 - 300.0 km/h |
0 km/h: When stopped |
- |
| No large variation: Vehicle is travelling at a constant speed |
- |
||
| Engine speed |
Indicates the engine speed. Display range: 0 - 12800 r/min |
No large variation: Engine speed is constant |
- |
| Motor current |
Indicates the current flowing to the motor. Display range: -327.68 - 327.67 A |
Changes in proportion to the steering force: During engine start, steering operation |
Left turn (+) Right turn (-) |
| Motor current (requirement) |
Indicates the requirement for the current flowing to the motor. Display range: -327.68 - 327.67 A |
Changes in proportion to the steering force: During engine start, steering operation |
Left turn (+) Right turn (-) |
| Steering angular speed |
Indicates the angular speed of steering operation. Display range: -32768 - 32767 deg/s |
Changes in proportion to the steering speed: During engine start, steering operation |
Left turn (+) Right turn (-) |
| Thermistor temperature |
Indicates the ECM board temperature. Display range: -50.0 - 150.0°C |
- |
- |
| PIG power supply voltage |
Indicates the power supply voltage to drive the motor. Display range: 0.0000 - 20.1531 V |
9 - 16 V: Always |
- |
| IG power supply voltage |
Indicates the ECM power supply state. Display range: 0.0000 - 20.1531 V |
9 - 16 V: IG ON |
- |
| Steering torque |
Indicates the steering torque. Display range: -7.00 - 7.00 Nm |
Changes in proportion to the steering force: During engine start, steering operation |
Left turn (+) Right turn (-) |
| Motor rotation angle |
Indicates the motor rotation angle. Display range: 0.000 - 360.000 deg |
Varies between 0 and 360 deg: During engine start and steering operation |
- |
| Motor current (Command Value 2) |
Indicates the requirement for the current flowing to the motor. Display range: -327.68 - 327.67 A |
Changes in proportion to the steering force: During engine start, steering operation |
- |
| Boost voltage after the coil. |
Indicates the boost voltage after the coil. Display range: 0.000 - 98.000 V |
Approx. 27 V: During engine start, steering non-operation |
- |
| Varies within 16 - 35 V: During engine start and steering operation |
- |
||
| Motor power supply voltage |
Indicates the motor power supply voltage. Display range: 0.000 - 98.000 V |
Approx. 27 V: During engine start, steering non-operation |
- |
| Varies within 4 - 35 V: During engine start and steering operation |
- |
||
| Motor terminal voltage (U phase) |
Indicates the motor U terminal voltage. Display range: 0.000 - 98.000 V |
Varies within 4 - 35 V: During engine start and steering operation |
- |
| Motor terminal voltage (V phase) |
Indicates the motor V terminal voltage. Display range: 0.000 - 98.000 V |
Varies within 4 - 35 V: During engine start and steering operation |
- |
| Motor terminal voltage (W phase) |
Indicates the motor W terminal voltage. Display range: 0.000 - 98.000 V |
Varies within 4 - 35 V: During engine start and steering operation |
- |
| Torque sensor 1 output |
Indicates the torque sensor 1 output. Display range: 0.0000 - 5.0000V |
2.3 - 2.7 V: During engine start, no steering load (neutral position) |
- |
| 2.3 - 3.8 V: During engine start, steering to the right |
- |
||
| 1.2 - 2.7 V: During engine start, steering to the left |
- |
||
| Torque sensor 2 output |
Indicates the torque sensor 2 output. Display range: 0.0000 - 5.0000V |
2.3 - 2.7 V: During engine start, no steering load (neutral position) |
- |
| 1.2 - 2.7 V: During engine start, steering to the right |
- |
||
| 2.3 - 3.8 V: During engine start, steering to the left |
- |
||
| Torque sensor 1 (zero point value) |
Indicates the torque sensor 1 output value at the zero point. Display range: 0.0000 - 5.0000V |
- |
- |
| Torque sensor 2 (zero point value) |
Indicates the torque sensor 2 output value at the zero point. Display range: 0.0000 - 5.0000V |
- |
- |
WORK SUPPORT
1. Steering zero point calibration
CAUTION:
·Always perform a steering zero point calibration after replacing the steering column ASSY or power steering computer ASSY, or when there is a difference between the right and left steering force.
·When C1516 (torque sensor zero point calibration not finished) is recorded, please delete the diagnosis code as torque sensor zero point calibration is unable to be performed in this case. (Refer to
)
·When C1526 (Resolver calibration not finished) is recorded, please delete the diagnosis code as rotation angle sensor output calibration is unable to be performed in this case. (Refer to
)
·When C1516 (torque sensor zero point calibration not finished) is recorded, please delete the diagnosis code as torque sensor zero point calibration is unable to be performed in this case. (Refer to
·When C1526 (Resolver calibration not finished) is recorded, please delete the diagnosis code as rotation angle sensor output calibration is unable to be performed in this case. (Refer to
NOTE:
For steering zero point calibration, delete the sensor calibration value and perform torque sensor zero point calibration and rotation angle sensor output calibration.
(1) Items to be checked before calibration.
(a) Use the SSM3 to check the [IG power supply voltage] with the [Current Data Display & Save]. (Refer to
)
Voltage
: 10 V or more
CAUTION:
As calibration cannot be performed if the IG power supply voltage is less than 9 V, please recharge or replace the battery before commencing calibration if this value is not within the specified range.
(2) Steering zero point calibration
(a) Set the steering and front tires to the straight-ahead position.
(b) Connect the SSM3 to the DLC3.
(c) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(d) Select [Work Support] → [Steering zero point calibration] on the SSM3 display screen.
(e) Follow the SSM3 display screen to carry out the steering zero point calibration.
CAUTION:
·Do not touch the steering during the torque sensor zero point calibration.
·Do not do any fast steering operation during the rotation angle sensor output calibration.
·Do not do any fast steering operation during the rotation angle sensor output calibration.
CIRCUIT FIGURE

ECM TERMINAL ARRANGEMENT
1. Inspection of the power steering computer ASSY
(1) Check the voltage or resistance between each terminal, as well as between the chassis ground and each terminal.
CAUTION:
This check is performed from the back side of the connector, with the connector hooked up to the computer.

Captions in illustration
| *a |
Connector not connected (Power steering computer ASSY) |
- |
- |
Criteria
*: As connector z1 is equipped with a lock lever, it is not possible to check each terminal while the connector is hooked up to the power steering computer ASSY.| Terminal No. (Symbol) |
Terminal description |
Condition |
Special conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| z1-1 (V) [*] |
V phase motor output |
- |
- |
| z1-2 (U) [*] |
U phase motor output |
- |
- |
| z1-3 (W) [*] |
W phase motor output |
- |
- |
| A14-1 (PIG) - A14-2 (PGND) |
Motor power supply |
Always |
9 - 16 V |
| A14-2 (PGND) - Chassis ground |
Power supply ground |
Always |
1 Ω or less |
| A15-6 (IG) - A14-2 (PGND) |
IG power supply |
IG SW ON |
9 - 16 V |
| z2-5 (RZV) - A14-2 (PGND) |
Rotation angle sensor excitation output signal |
During engine start, steering operation |
0.68 - 4.42 V |
| z2-7 (RZG) - A14-2 (PGND) |
Rotation angle sensor excitation circuit GND |
Always |
1 Ω or less |
| z2-13 (RZCS) - A14-2 (PGND) |
Rotation angle sensor COS phase input signal |
During engine start, steering operation |
0.68 - 4.42 V |
| z2-14 (RZSN) - A14-2 (PGND) |
Rotation angle sensor SIN phase input signal |
During engine start, steering operation |
0.68 - 4.42 V |
| z2-8(TRQ1) - z2-11(TRQG) |
Torque sensor signal 1 |
During engine start, no steering load (neutral position) |
2.3 - 2.7 V |
| During engine start, steering to the right (When the vehicle is stopped) |
2.3 - 3.8 V |
||
| During engine start, steering to the left (When the vehicle is stopped) |
1.2 - 2.7 V |
||
| z2-9(TRQV) - z2-11(TRQG) |
Torque sensor power supply |
IG SW ON |
4.5 - 5.5 V |
| z2-10(TRQ2) - z2-11(TRQG) |
Torque sensor signal 2 |
During engine start, no steering load (neutral position) |
2.3 - 2.7 V |
| During engine start, steering to the right (When the vehicle is stopped) |
1.2 - 2.7 V |
||
| During engine start, steering to the left (When the vehicle is stopped) |
2.3 - 3.8 V |
||
| z2-11(TRQG) - Chassis ground |
Torque sensor ground |
Always |
1 Ω or less |
CURRENT DATA DISPLAY & SAVE
1. Current data display & save item
(1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
(2) Connect the SSM3 to the DLC3.
(3) Turn the ignition to IG ON and select [Current Data Display & Save] on the SSM3 display screen. Check the items of [Current Data Display & Save].
SSM3 screen: [Power Steering] → [Current Data Display & Save]
| Item name |
Description/display range |
Normal value |
Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Vehicle Speed] |
Indicates the vehicle speed input from the skid control computer. Display range: 0.0 - 300.0 km/h |
0 km/h: When stopped |
- |
| No large variation: Vehicle is travelling at a constant speed |
- |
||
| [Engine Speed] |
Indicates the engine speed. Display range: 0 - 12800 r/min |
No large variation: Engine speed is constant |
- |
| [Motor Current] |
Indicates the current flowing to the motor. Display range: -327.68 - 327.67 A |
Changes in proportion to the steering force: During engine start, steering operation |
Left turn (+) Right turn (-) |
| [Command Value Current] |
Indicates the requirement for the current flowing to the motor. Display range: -327.68 - 327.67 A |
Changes in proportion to the steering force: During engine start, steering operation |
Left turn (+) Right turn (-) |
| [Steering Angle Velocity] |
Indicates the angular speed of steering operation. Display range: -32768 - 32767 deg/s |
Changes in proportion to the steering speed: During engine start, steering operation |
Left turn (+) Right turn (-) |
| [Thermistor Temperature] |
Indicates the ECM board temperature. Display range: -50.0 - 150.0°C |
- |
- |
| [PIG-Power Source Volt] |
Indicates the power supply voltage to drive the motor. Display range: 0.0000 - 20.1531 V |
9 - 16 V: Always |
- |
| [ABS_CM Power Voltage] |
Indicates the ECM power supply state. Display range: 0.0000 - 20.1531 V |
9 - 16 V: IG ON |
- |
| [Steering Wheel Torque] |
Indicates the steering torque. Display range: -7.00 - 7.00 Nm |
Changes in proportion to the steering force: During engine start, steering operation |
Left turn (+) Right turn (-) |
| [Motor Rotation Angle] |
Indicates the motor rotation angle. Display range: 0.000 - 360.000 deg |
Varies between 0 and 360 deg: During engine start and steering operation |
- |
| [Motor voltage (Command Value 2)] |
Indicates the requirement for the current flowing to the motor. Display range: -327.68 - 327.67 A |
Changes in proportion to the steering force: During engine start, steering operation |
- |
| [PIG2 Voltage] |
Indicates the boost voltage after the coil. Display range: 0.000 - 98.000 V |
Approx. 27 V: During engine start, steering non-operation |
- |
| Varies within 16 - 35 V: During engine start and steering operation |
- |
||
| [Motor Voltage] |
Indicates the motor power supply voltage. Display range: 0.000 - 98.000 V |
Approx. 27 V: During engine start, steering non-operation |
- |
| Varies within 4 - 35 V: During engine start and steering operation |
- |
||
| [Motor Terminal Volt(U)] |
Indicates the motor U terminal voltage. Display range: 0.000 - 98.000 V |
Varies within 4 - 35 V: During engine start and steering operation |
- |
| [Motor Terminal Volt(V)] |
Indicates the motor V terminal voltage. Display range: 0.000 - 98.000 V |
Varies within 4 - 35 V: During engine start and steering operation |
- |
| [Motor Terminal Volt(W)] |
Indicates the motor W terminal voltage. Display range: 0.000 - 98.000 V |
Varies within 4 - 35 V: During engine start and steering operation |
- |
| [Torque Sensor 1 Output] |
Indicates the torque sensor 1 output. Display range: 0.0000 - 5.0000V |
2.3 - 2.7 V: During engine start, no steering load (neutral position) |
- |
| 2.3 - 3.8 V: During engine start, steering to the right |
- |
||
| 1.2 - 2.7 V: During engine start, steering to the left |
- |
||
| [Torque Sensor 2 Output] |
Indicates the torque sensor 2 output. Display range: 0.0000 - 5.0000V |
2.3 - 2.7 V: During engine start, no steering load (neutral position) |
- |
| 1.2 - 2.7 V: During engine start, steering to the right |
- |
||
| 2.3 - 3.8 V: During engine start, steering to the left |
- |
||
| [TRQ1 Zero Point Value] |
Indicates the torque sensor 1 output value at the zero point. Display range: 0.0000 - 5.0000V |
- |
- |
| [TRQ2 Zero Point Value] |
Indicates the torque sensor 2 output value at the zero point. Display range: 0.0000 - 5.0000V |
- |
- |
| [IG ON/OFF Times] |
Indicates the number of times the ignition is turned to IG ON after the diagnosis code is detected. Display range: 0 - 65535 times |
- |
- |
| [Heating prevention control history] |
Indicates the presence of an overheat protection control history. Display contents: No/Yes |
- |
- |
| [Motor Lo Power Record] |
Indicates the presence of a PIG power supply voltage drop history. Display contents: No/Yes |
- |
- |
| [Engine speed (RDY) signal loss history] |
Indicates the presence of an engine speed signal interruption history. Display contents: No/Yes |
- |
- |
| [Spd Sig Invalid Record] |
Indicates the presence of a vehicle speed signal unavailability history. Display contents: No/Yes |
- |
- |
| [Battery Voltage Lo Record] |
Indicates the number of battery voltage drop instances. Display contents: 0 - 65535 times |
- |
- |
| [Confirmation of resolver correction completion] |
Indicates the resolver calibration completion state. Display contents: Calibration completed/Calibration not completed |
- |
- |
| [Confirmation of torque 0 point correction completion] |
Indicates the torque zero point calibration completion state. Display contents: Calibration completed/Calibration not completed |
- |
- |
| [Number of Diagnostic Code(s):] |
Indicates the number of stored diagnosis codes. Display range: 0 - 255 items |
- |
- |
FAILSAFE LIST
1. Failsafe list
(1) When the power steering computer ASSY detects a malfunction, to protect the system it suspends power assist or continues to perform control under special conditions.
| Malfunction type |
Fail safe |
|---|---|
·Torque sensor malfunction ·Motor rotation angle sensor malfunction ·Power steering motor malfunction ·Power steering computer ASSY malfunction (other than the temperature sensor system) |
Power assist is suspended. |
| Power steering computer ASSY malfunction (temperature sensor system) |
·System overheat protection control is switched to a specification that doesn't use a board temperature sensor, and control is continued. ·Control is performed under a limited power assist level. |
| EEPROM error |
Control is performed under the default map. |
·CAN Communication Error ·Speed sensor system malfunction ·Skid control computer (brake actuator ASSY) communication malfunction |
It is fixed to the same characteristics as when travelling at 100 km/h, and power steering control is continued. |
| When ECM internal temperature is high (not a malfunction) |
The power assist level is limited, or assist is temporarily suspended. |
| Power supply voltage drop (not a malfunction) |
The power assist level is limited, or assist is temporarily suspended. |
NOTE:
·If there is repeated steering wheel operation when the vehicle is stopped or driving slowly, or the steering wheel is kept at its turning angle limit for a long period of time, the power assist level may be reduced in order to prevent the motor or computer from overheating. In this case, the system will return to normal if there is no steering wheel operation for approximately 10 minutes with the engine at idle speed.
·If the battery is not sufficiently charged or there is a temporary drop in voltage, the power assist level may be reduced and the P/S warning light may be turned on. In this case, it will return to a normal state when the battery voltage recovers.
·If the battery is not sufficiently charged or there is a temporary drop in voltage, the power assist level may be reduced and the P/S warning light may be turned on. In this case, it will return to a normal state when the battery voltage recovers.
| DTC | C1511 | Torque sensor 1 abnormal |
|---|
| DTC | C1512 | Torque sensor 2 abnormal |
|---|
| DTC | C1513 | Torque sensor 3 abnormal |
|---|
| DTC | C1514 | Torque Sensor Power Supply Failure |
|---|
| DTC | C1517 | Torque sensor hold abnormality |
|---|
Description of functions
The power steering computer ASSY uses the input signal received from the torque sensor to detect the steering force. As part of the fail safe function, power assist is suspended when a torque sensor system malfunction is detected.
| DTC No. |
Detected item |
Inspection parts |
|---|---|---|
| C1511 |
Torque sensor (TRQ1) signal malfunction, or interruption |
·
Torque sensor (integrated into the steering column ASSY) ·Power steering computer ASSY |
| C1512 |
Torque sensor (TRQ2) signal malfunction, or interruption |
|
| C1513 |
When the deviation of torque sensors TRQ1 and TRQ2 falls outside the specified value |
|
| C1514 |
Torque sensor power supply voltage malfunction |
|
| C1517 |
Provisional control continues for a long period of time due to a torque sensor system malfunction |
Circuit figure

Inspection steps
1.
Connector connection check
NG
>Connect it securely.
OK▼
2.
Inspection of the power steering computer ASSY (torque sensor power supply voltage)
NG
OK▼
3.
Inspection of the steering column ASSY (torque sensor)

(1) Measure the voltage between each terminal for each measurement condition.
Voltage
| Inspection terminals |
Inspection conditions |
Standard value |
|---|---|---|
| z2-8(TRQ1) - z2-11(TRQG) |
During engine start, steering neutral position (when under no load) |
2.3 - 2.7V |
| During engine start, when steering to the right |
2.3 - 3.8 V |
|
| During engine start, when steering to the left |
1.2 - 2.7V |
|
| z2-10(TRQ2) - z2-11(TRQG) |
During engine start, steering neutral position (when under no load) |
2.3 - 2.7V |
| During engine start, when steering to the right |
1.2 - 2.7V |
|
| During engine start, when steering to the left |
2.3 - 3.8 V |
Captions in illustration
| *a |
Connector connected (Power steering computer ASSY) |
(2) Calculate the difference in between the TRQV measured value written down in the previous step, and the sum of the torque sensor 1 (TRQ1) and torque sensor 2 (TRQ2) output values.
Standard value
: 0.3 V or less (absolute value)
NG
OK▼
| DTC | C1515 | Torque Sensor Zero Point Adjustment Undone |
|---|
| DTC | C1525 | Resolver not corrected |
|---|
Description of functions
After replacement of the steering column ASSY or power steering computer ASSY, a diagnosis code is output (when the power steering computer ASSY determines that torque sensor zero point calibration or rotation angle sensor output calibration have not been performed).
Calibration cannot be performed when the IG voltage is less than 9V.
| DTC No. |
Detecting conditions |
Action item |
|---|---|---|
| C1515 |
Torque sensor zero point calibration not performed |
Perform torque sensor zero point calibration. Operation is normal if a diagnosis code is not output. |
| C1525 |
Rotation angle sensor output calibration not performed |
Perform rotation angle sensor output calibration. Operation is normal if a diagnosis code is not output. |
Inspection steps
1.
Diagnosis code check
B
>No malfunction (Returns to normal operation after calibration is complete)
A▼
2.
Replacement of the power steering computer ASSY
Next▼
3.
Diagnosis code check
B
>Completed
A▼
| DTC | C1516 | Torque sensor zero point adjustment incomplete |
|---|
| DTC | C1526 | Resolver correction not completed |
|---|
Description of functions
A diagnosis code is output if the power steering computer ASSY determines that torque sensor zero point calibration or rotation angle sensor output calibration have not been completed.
| DTC No. |
Detecting conditions |
Action item |
|---|---|---|
| C1516 |
The torque sensor zero point calibration was not correctly completed due to a problem such as touching the steering mechanism. |
Delete the diagnosis code, delete the sensor calibration value, and then perform torque sensor zero point calibration. Operation is normal if a diagnosis code is not output. |
| C1526 |
The rotation angle sensor output calibration was not correctly completed. |
Delete the diagnosis code, delete the sensor calibration value, and then perform rotation angle sensor output calibration. Operation is normal if a diagnosis code is not output. |
Inspection steps
1.
Diagnosis code check
B
>No malfunction (Returns to normal operation after calibration is complete)
A▼
2.
Replacement of the power steering computer ASSY
Next▼
3.
Diagnosis code check
B
>Completed
A▼
| DTC | C1521 | Motor failure 1 |
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| DTC | C1531 | ECM Malfunction 1 |
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| DTC | C1532 | ECM Malfunction 2 |
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| DTC | C1533 | ECM Malfunction 3 |
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| DTC | C1534 | ECM Malfunction 4 |
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| DTC | C1554 | Power Supply Relay Failure |
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Description of functions
As part of the fail safe function, power assist is suspended while an ECM system error diagnosis code is being output. However, if only C1533, or C1534 are output, rather than suspending power assist, control is continued with a limited assist level.
| DTC No. |
Detected item |
Inspection parts |
|---|---|---|
| C1521 |
Motor overcurrent malfunction |
Power steering computer ASSY |
| C1531 |
ECM internal (microcomputer) malfunction |
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| C1532 |
ECM internal (circuit) malfunction |
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| C1533 |
ECM internal (temperature sensor) malfunction |
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| C1534 |
ECM internal (EEPROM) malfunction |
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| C1554 |
Power supply relay (integrated in ECM) malfunction |
Inspection steps
1.
Diagnosis codes recheck
B
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| DTC | C1522 | Motor failure 2 |
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| DTC | C1523 | Motor failure 3 |
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| DTC | C1524 | Motor failure 4 |
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| DTC | C1555 | Motor relay abnormal |
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Description of functions
As part of the fail safe function, power assist is suspended or limited when a motor error diagnosis code is being output.
| DTC No. |
Detected item |
Inspection parts |
|---|---|---|
| C1522 |
Power supply current sensor malfunction |
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Power steering motor (integrated into the steering column ASSY) ·Power steering computer ASSY |
| C1523 |
Excessive motor current deviation (difference between the command and feedback values) |
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| C1524 |
Voltage malfunction or open circuit between motor terminals |
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| C1555 |
Motor relay (integrated in ECM) malfunction |
Circuit figure

Inspection steps
1.
Connector connection check
NG
>Connect it securely.
OK▼
2.
Read the SSM3 data (motor terminal voltage (U, V, W phases))
(1) Use the SSM3 to check the [Motor Terminal Volt(U, V, W)]. (Refer to
)
SSM3 screen: [Power Steering] → [Current Data Display & Save]
| Item name |
Description/display range |
Normal value |
Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Motor Terminal Volt(U)] |
Indicates the motor U terminal voltage. Display range: 0.000 - 98.000 V |
Varies within 4 - 35 V: During engine start and steering operation |
- |
| [Motor Terminal Volt(V)] |
Indicates the motor V terminal voltage. Display range: 0.000 - 98.000 V |
Varies within 4 - 35 V: During engine start and steering operation |
- |
| [Motor Terminal Volt(W)] |
Indicates the motor W terminal voltage. Display range: 0.000 - 98.000 V |
Varies within 4 - 35 V: During engine start and steering operation |
- |
Criteria
: During engine start and steering operation, this varies within 4 - 35 V.
NG
OK▼
| DTC | C1528 | Motor rotation angle sensor |
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Description of functions
As part of the fail safe function, power assist is suspended when a motor rotation angle sensor malfunction diagnosis code is being output.
| DTC No. |
Detected item |
Inspection parts |
|---|---|---|
| C1528 |
Motor rotation angle sensor malfunction |
·Motor rotation angle sensor (integrated into the steering column ASSY) ·Power steering computer ASSY |
Circuit figure

Inspection steps
1.
Connector connection check
NG
>Connect it securely.
OK▼
2.
Read the SSM3 data (motor rotation angle)
(1) Use the SSM3 to check the [Motor Rotation Angle]. (Refer to
)
SSM3 screen: [Power Steering] → [Current Data Display & Save]
| Item name |
Description/display range |
Normal value |
Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor rotation angle |
Indicates the motor rotation angle. Display range: 0.000 - 360.000 deg |
Varies between 0 and 360 deg: During engine start and steering operation |
- |
Criteria
: During engine start and steering operation, this varies between 0 - 360 deg.
NG
> Go to Step 3.
OK▼
3.
Inspection of the steering column ASSY (motor rotation angle sensor)

(1) Disconnect the motor rotation angle sensor connector z2 from the power steering computer ASSY.
(2) Measure the resistance of the vehicle side connector.
Resistance
| Inspection terminals |
Inspection conditions |
Standard value |
|---|---|---|
| z2-5(RZV) - z2-7(RZG) |
Always (23°C) |
27.6 - 41.4Ω |
| z2-14(RZSN) - z2-7(RZG) |
Always (23°C) |
75.2 - 112.8Ω |
| z2-13(RZCS) - z2-7(RZG) |
Always (23°C) |
73.6 - 110.4Ω |
Captions in illustration
| *a |
Front side of vehicle wiring harness connector (Power steering computer ASSY connector) |
NG
OK▼
| DTC | C1541 | Vehicle Speed Signal Failure 1 |
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Description of functions
The power steering computer ASSY uses CAN communication to input the vehicle speed signal from the skid control computer (brake actuator ASSY).
| DTC No. |
Detected item |
Inspection parts |
|---|---|---|
| C1541 |
Vehicle speed signal abnormal |
·Speed sensor system ·Vehicle stability control system ·CAN communication system ·Power steering computer ASSY |
Inspection steps
1.
Diagnosis codes check (CAN communication system)
NG
OK▼
2.
Diagnosis codes check (Vehicle stability control system)
NG
OK▼
| DTC | C1551 | Power Supply Voltage Failure |
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Description of functions
As part of the fail safe function, power assist is suspended or limited when there is a power supply system malfunction.
| DTC No. |
Detected item |
Inspection parts |
|---|---|---|
| C1551 |
IG power supply circuit is open or shorted. |
·Power steering computer ASSY ·Power supply system ·ECM IG1 fuse ·Wiring harness or connector |
Circuit figure

Inspection steps
CAUTION:
NOTE:
Before performing troubleshooting, check the fuse for this circuit.
1.
Reading SSM3 data (IG power supply voltage)
(1) Use the SSM3 to check the [IG power supply voltage]. (Refer to
)
SSM3 screen: [Power Steering] → [Current Data Display & Save]
| Item name |
Description/display range |
Normal value |
Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| [ABS_CM Power Voltage] |
Indicates the ECM power supply state. Display range: 0.0000 - 20.1531 V |
9 - 16 V: IG ON |
- |
Voltage
: 9 - 16 V (When IG ON)
NG
> Go to Step 2.
OK▼
2.
Inspection of the wiring harness and connector (IG power supply and ground)
(1) Disconnect the power steering computer ASSY connectors A14 and A15.
(2) Measure the voltage and resistance of the connectors on the vehicle side.
Captions in illustration
| *a |
Front side of vehicle wiring harness connector (Power steering computer ASSY connector) |
NG
>Repair or replacement of wiring harness or connector
OK▼
| DTC | C1552 | PIG power supply voltage malfunction |
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Description of functions
Circuit figure

Inspection steps
CAUTION:
NOTE:
Before performing troubleshooting, check the fuse for this circuit.
1.
Reading SSM3 data (PIG power supply)
(1) Use the SSM3 to check the [PIG Power Supply]. (Refer to
)
SSM3 screen: [Power Steering] → [Current Data Display & Save]
| Item name |
Description/display range |
Normal value |
Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| [PIG Power Supply] |
Indicates the power supply voltage to drive the motor. Display range: 0.0000 - 20.1531 V |
9 - 16 V: Always |
- |
Voltage
: 9 - 16 V (always)
NG
> Go to Step 2.
OK▼
2.
Inspection of the wiring harness and connector (PIG power supply and ground)

(1) Disconnect the power steering computer ASSY connector A14.
(2) Measure the voltage and resistance of the connectors on the vehicle side.
Captions in illustration
| *a |
Front side of vehicle wiring harness connector (Power steering computer ASSY connector) |
NG
>Repair or replacement of wiring harness or connector
OK▼
| DTC | U0100 | Engine data not received |
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| DTC | U0122 | Lost Communication With Vehicle Dynamics Control Module |
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| DTC | U0416 | Invalid Data Received From Vehicle Dynamics Control Module |
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Description of functions
The power steering computer ASSY uses CAN communication to input the signals from the engine control computer and skid control computer (brake actuator ASSY).
| DTC No. |
Detected item |
Inspection parts |
|---|---|---|
| U0100 |
Engine control computer communication malfunction |
·CAN communication system ·Engine control computer |
| U0122 |
Skid control computer (brake actuator ASSY) communication malfunction |
·CAN communication system ·Skid control computer (brake actuator ASSY) |
| U0416 |
Reception of an error signal from the skid control computer (brake actuator ASSY) |
| P / S warning light remains ON |
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Description of functions
With normal diagnosis code output, troubleshooting is recorded if the P / S warning light remains on.
When the power supply voltage input circuit (IG and PIG) for the power steering computer ASSY is open, the P / S warning light remains on.
Circuit figure

Inspection steps
CAUTION:
NOTE:
Before performing troubleshooting, check the fuse for this circuit.
1.
Checking connection of each part
(1) Lightly jiggle the power steering computer ASSY connector and wiring harness in the up/down/left/right directions, and check the state of the P/S warning light.
Criteria
: No variation in the P/S warning light illumination state.
NOTE:
If operating properly, the P/S warning light comes on when the ignition is turned to IG ON and goes out after the engine has started.
NG
>Repair or replacement of wiring harness or connector
OK▼
2.
Diagnosis codes check (CAN communication system)
NG
OK▼
3.
Reading SSM3 data (PIG power supply)
(1) Use the SSM3 to check the [PIG Power Supply]. (Refer to
)
SSM3 screen: [Power Steering] → [Current Data Display & Save]
| Item name |
Description/display range |
Normal value |
Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIG power supply |
Indicates the power supply voltage to drive the motor. Display range: 0.0000 - 20.1531 V |
9 - 16 V: Always |
- |
Voltage
: 9 - 16 V (always)
NG
> Go to Step 5.
OK▼
4.
Reading SSM3 data (IG power supply voltage)
(1) Use the SSM3 to check the [IG power supply voltage]. (Refer to
)
SSM3 screen: [Power Steering] → [Current Data Display & Save]
| Item name |
Description/display range |
Normal value |
Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| [ABS_CM Power Voltage] |
Indicates the ECM power supply state. Display range: 0.0000 - 20.1531 V |
9 - 16 V: IG ON |
- |
Voltage
: 9 - 16 V (When IG ON)
NG
> Go to Step 6.
OK▼
5.
Inspection of the wiring harness and connector (PIG power supply and ground)

(1) Disconnect the power steering computer ASSY connector A14.
(2) Measure the voltage and resistance of the connectors on the vehicle side.
Captions in illustration
| *a |
Front side of vehicle wiring harness connector (Power steering computer ASSY connector) |
NG
>Repair or replacement of wiring harness or connector
OK▼
6.
Inspection of the wiring harness and connector (IG power supply and ground)
(1) Disconnect the power steering computer ASSY connectors A14 and A15.
(2) Measure the voltage and resistance of the connectors on the vehicle side.
Captions in illustration
| *a |
Front side of vehicle wiring harness connector (Power steering computer ASSY connector) |
NG
>Repair or replacement of wiring harness or connector
OK▼