POWER STEERING SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:C1516

DTC Code DTC Name
C1516 Torque Sensor Zero Point Adjustment Incomplete

DESCRIPTION

This DTC does not indicate a malfunction. The power steering ECU assembly stores this DTC when it determines that torque sensor zero point calibration has not completed.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

Warning Indicate

Return-to-normal Condition

Note

C1516

Torque Sensor Zero Point Adjustment Incomplete

Torque sensor zero point calibration is incomplete due to the steering wheel being touched during calibration.

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EPS Warning Light: Comes on

Clear DTC

There is no malfunction if this DTC is not output again after clearing the DTCs and torque sensor calibration value, and performing zero point calibration.

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note:

  • If the electric power steering column sub-assembly has been replaced with a new one, perform torque sensor zero point calibration.

    Click here

  • If the power steering ECU assembly has been replaced with a new one, perform assist map writing and torque sensor zero point calibration.

    Click here

PROCEDURE

  1. CHECK FOR DTC

    1. Clear the DTCs (step 1).

      Click here

      Chassis > EMPS > Clear DTCs

    2. Calibrate the torque sensor zero point (step 2).

      Click here

      Chassis > EMPS > Utility

      Tester Display

      Torque Sensor Adjustment

    3. Check for DTCs (step 3).

      Click here

      Chassis > EMPS > Trouble Codes

      Tip:

      If DTCs are output, perform steps 1 to 3 two more times.

      Result

      Result

      Proceed to

      DTCs are still output after performing steering zero point calibration 3 times.

      A

      Normal system code is output.

      B
    B

    END

    A

  2. REPLACE POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY

    1. Replace the power steering ECU assembly.

      Click here

    Result

    Proceed to

    NEXT
    NEXT

  3. CHECK FOR DTC

    1. Clear the DTCs (step 1).

      Click here

      Chassis > EMPS > Clear DTCs

    2. Calibrate the torque sensor zero point (step 2).

      Click here

      Chassis > EMPS > Utility

      Tester Display

      Torque Sensor Adjustment

    3. Check for DTCs (step 3).

      Click here

      Chassis > EMPS > Trouble Codes

      Tip:

      If DTCs are output, perform steps 1 to 3 two more times.

      Result

      Result

      Proceed to

      DTCs are still output after performing steering zero point calibration 3 times.

      A

      Normal system code is output.

      B
    A

    REPLACE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING COLUMN SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Click hereClick here

    B

    END