POWER STEERING SYSTEM DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST


  1. DATA LIST

    Tech Tips

    Using the intelligent tester to read the Data List allows the values or states of switches, sensors, actuators and other items to be read without removing any parts. This non-intrusive inspection can be very useful because intermittent conditions or signals may be discovered before parts or wiring is disturbed.

    Reading the Data List information early in troubleshooting is one way to save diagnostic time.

    Note

    In the table below, the values listed under "Normal Condition" are reference values. Do not depend solely on these reference values when deciding whether a part is faulty or not.


    1. Turn the ignition switch off.

    2. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    3. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).

    4. Turn the intelligent tester on.

    5. Enter the following menus: Chassis / EMPS / Data List.

    6. According to the display on the tester, read the "Data List".

      EMPS:
      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Meter Vehicle Velocity

      Vehicle speed from meter:

      Min.: 0 km/h (0 mph)

      Max.: 300 km/h (187.5 mph)

      0 km/h (0 mph) Vehicle stopped
      No significant fluctuation Vehicle driven at constant speed
      Engine Revolution

      Shows the engine speed:

      Min.: 0 rpm

      Max.: 12800 rpm

      No significant fluctuation Engine is running at a constant speed
      Motor Actual Current

      Amount of current to motor:

      Min.: -327.68 A

      Max.: 327.67 A

      Value changes in proportion to steering effort Power steering is in operation
      Command Value Current

      Demanded amount of current to motor:

      Min.: -327.68 A

      Max.: 327.68 A

      Value changes in proportion to steering effort Power steering is in operation
      Steering Angle Velocity

      Steering angle speed:

      Min.: -32768°/sec.

      Max.: 32767°/sec.

      Value changes in proportion to steering effort Steering wheel is turned
      Thermistor Temperature

      ECU substrate temperature:

      Min.: -40°C

      Max.: 150°C

      -40 to 150°C Ignition switch on (IG)
      PIG Power Supply

      Power source voltage to activate motor:

      Min.: 0 V

      Max.: 20.1531 V

      11 to 14 V Power steering is in operation
      IG Power Supply

      ECU power source voltage:

      Min.: 0 V

      Max.: 20.1531 V

      11 to 14 V Ignition switch on (IG)
      Steering Torque

      Steering wheel torque:

      Min.: -7 Nm

      Max.: 7 Nm

      Value changes in proportion to steering effort Ignition switch on (IG) and power steering is in operation
      Motor Rotation Angle

      Motor rotation angle:

      Min.: 0°

      Max.: 360°

      During steering operation, motor rotation angle value changes from 0 to 360° Power steering is in operation
      Motor Voltage

      Motor power supply voltage:

      Min.:0 V

      Max.: 45.955 V

      11 to 14 V Power steering is in operation
      Motor Terminal Volt (U)

      Motor terminal voltage (U phase):

      Min.: 0 V

      Max.: 46.667 V

      When the steering wheel is turned, a voltage between 1 V and approximately 1 V less than the battery voltage is displayed. Engine running and steering wheel is turned
      Motor Terminal Volt (V)

      Motor terminal voltage (V phase):

      Min.: 0 V

      Max.: 46.667 V

      When the steering wheel is turned, a voltage between 1 V and approximately 1 V less than the battery voltage is displayed. Engine running and steering wheel is turned
      Motor Terminal Volt (W)

      Motor Terminal voltage (W phase):

      Min.: 0 V

      Max.: 46.667 V

      When the steering wheel is turned, a voltage between 1 V and approximately 1 V less than the battery voltage is displayed. Engine running and steering wheel is turned
      IG ON/OFF Times

      Ignition switch ON/OFF number of times after fail detection:

      Min.: 0 times

      Max.: 65535 times

      - -
      Motor Overheat Record

      Continuous overheat prevention control record:

      REC or UNREC

      UNREC -
      Motor Lo Power Record

      PIG power source voltage drop record:

      REC or UNREC

      UNREC -
      Eng Rev Inter Record

      Record of engine revolution signal interruption

      REC or UNREC

      UNREC -
      Spd Sig Invalid Record

      Record of vehicle speed signal invalid:

      REC or UNREC

      UNREC -
      Battery Voltage

      Battery voltage:

      Min.: 0 V

      Max.: 25.5 V

      11 to 14 V -
      PS Assist Signal

      Power steering assist signal:

      ON or OFF

      ON: Power steering assist signal is sent Ignition switch on (IG) and steering wheel is turned
      OFF: Power steering assist signal is not sent No steering load (in neutral position)
      The Number of DTCs

      Number of detected DTCs when freeze frame data stored:

      Min.: 0

      Max.: 255

      - -
  2. ACTIVE TEST

    Tech Tips

    Using the intelligent tester to perform Active Tests allows relays, VSVs, actuators and other items to be operated without removing any parts. This non-intrusive functional inspection can be very useful because intermittent operation may be discovered before parts or wiring is disturbed. Performing Active Tests early in troubleshooting is one way to save diagnostic time. Data List information can be displayed while performing Active Tests.


    1. Turn the ignition switch off.

    2. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    3. Turn the ignition switch on (IG).

    4. Turn the intelligent tester on.

    5. Enter the following menus: Body / Combination Meter / Active Test.

    6. According to the display on the tester, perform the "Active Test".

      Combination meter:
      Tester Display Test Part Control Range Control Range
      Indicat. EPS (*1) P/S Warning Light ON or OFF Confirm that vehicle is stopped, engine idling
      Master Warning (*2) Master Warning Light ON or OFF Confirm that vehicle is stopped, engine idling

      *1: w/o Multi-information Display

      *2: w/ Multi-information Display