POWER STEERING SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:C1541

DTC Code DTC Name
C1541 Vehicle Speed Signal Malfunction

DESCRIPTION

The power steering ECU assembly receives vehicle speed signals from the skid control ECU via CAN communication. The ECU provides appropriate assisting force in accordance with the vehicle speed, based on the signals.

If the ECU detects this DTC, it adjusts the amount of power assistance for a speed of 100 km/h (62 mph) and continues the system control.

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
C1541 This DTC is detected when vehicle speed signals via CAN communication are cut off for 3 seconds or more.

  • Speed sensor circuit

  • Skid control ECU

  • CAN communication system

  • Power steering ECU assembly

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK DTC OUTPUT


    1. Check if DTC U0129 is output.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC is not output A
      DTC U0129 is output B

      Tech Tips

      DTC U0129 indicates a skid control ECU communication malfunction in the electronic power steering system.


    B

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Click here

    A

  2. CHECK DTC OUTPUT


    1. Check for DTCs of the VSC system.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC is not output A
      DTC C0200, C0205, C0210, C0215, C1235, C1236, C1238, or C1239 is output B

      Tech Tips

      These DTCs indicate a speed sensor signal malfunction in the VSC system Click here.

      Note

      If replacing the power steering ECU assembly, initialize the rotation angle sensor value and calibrate the torque sensor zero point Click here.


    B

    GO TO BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM (SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT) Click here

    A

    REPLACE POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY Click here