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POWER STEERING SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:C1581

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DTC Code DTC Name
C1581 Assist Map Number Un-Writing
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DESCRIPTION

This DTC will be stored if the power steering ECU (rack and pinion power steering gear assembly) determines that the assist map is not written in the ECU.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area Warning Indicate Return-to-normal Condition Note
C1581 Assist Map Number Un-Writing Assist map not written in power steering ECU (rack and pinion power steering gear assembly)
  • CAN communication system

  • ECM

  • Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU)

  • Skid control ECU (Brake actuator assembly)

  • Rack and pinion power steering gear assembly

EPS warning light: Comes on Assist Map Writing is performed -
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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note:

If the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly has been replaced, perform assist map writing and torque sensor zero point calibration.

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Tip:

Related parts store information necessary for assist map writing.

Related Part:


  • ECM

  • Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU)

  • Skid control ECU (Brake actuator assembly)

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PROCEDURE


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    PERFORM ASSIST MAP WRITING


    1. Perform assist map writing.


      1. Chassis > EMPS > Utility
        Tester Display
        Signal Check




    2. Check for DTCs.


      1. Chassis > EMPS > Trouble Codes


      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC C1581 is output. A
      DTC C1581 is not output. B

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    CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM


    1. Check for DTCs.

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      Result
      Result Proceed to
      CAN communication system DTCs are not output. A
      CAN communication system DTCs are output. B

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    CHECK RELATED PART


    1. Confirm if the related part has the correct part number.

      Related Part ECM
      Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU)
      Skid control ECU (Brake actuator assembly)
      Note:

      When removing the related part to check it, be sure to follow the appropriate procedures and precautions.


      Result
      Result Proceed to
      The related part has the correct part number. A
      The related part has an incorrect part number. B

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    CHECK FOR DTC


    1. Select Health Check on the GTS screen and check if system DTCs of the related part are output.

      Tip:

      If system DTCs of the related part are stored, assist map writing to the power steering ECU (rack and pinion power steering gear assembly) may not be performed properly.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      System DTCs of the related part are output. A
      System DTCs of the related part are not output. B

    • A

      GO TO DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTC

    • B

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    REPLACE RELATED PART WITH PART THAT HAS CORRECT PART NUMBER


    1. Replace the related part with one that has the correct part number.


      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

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    CHECK FOR DTC


    1. Check for DTCs.


      1. Chassis > EMPS > Trouble Codes


      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output. A
      DTCs are output. B

    • A

      END

    • B

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