POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAIL-SAFE CHART

If a problem occurs in the 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.

Power Steering System:
DTC No. Detection Condition Fail-safe
C1511 Torque sensor malfunction Power assist stops
C1512
C1513
C1514 Torque sensor power supply abnormal
C1521 Motor malfunction
C1524
C1528 Motor rotation angle sensor malfunction
C1531 ECU malfunction
C1532
C1533 Assist force restricted
C1534 Power assist stops
C1551 IG power supply voltage malfunction
C1552 PIG power supply voltage malfunction
C1554 Power source relay malfunction
C1555 Motor relay malfunction
C1581 Assist map number un-writing
U0073 CAN bus malfunction Amount of power assist is locked at the 140 km/h (87 mph) level of power assist
U0100 ECM communication error Power assist stops
U0129 Skid control ECU communication error Amount of power assist is locked at the 140 km/h (87 mph) level of power assist

Tech Tips

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.