POWER STEERING SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:C1581

DESCRIPTION

This DTC is output when one of the following occurs: 1) the power steering ECU selects assist map according to the vehicle specifications from the steering control ECU, but the assist map is not written in the power steering ECU, or 2) the power steering ECU determines that the vehicle specifications and the assist map are inconsistent.

PROCEDURE

1. PERFORM ASSIST MAP WRITING

   
   

   1. Turn the engine switch on (IG), and wait for 30 seconds or more.

      Tech Tips

      The assist map is automatically written when approximately 30 seconds have elapsed after the engine switch is turned on (IG). DTC C1581 will be cleared after the assist map is written.

   2. Check for DTCs.

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

   
   

   B

   END

   A

2. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

   
   

   1. Using the intelligent tester, check for DTCs and confirm that there are no problems in the CAN communication system (see page (for LHD) and Click here (for RHD)).

      Result
      DTC Condition Proceed to DTC is not output A DTC is output (for LHD) B DTC is output (for RHD) C

   
   

   B

   GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for LHD) Click here

   C

   GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for RHD) Click here

   A

3. CHECK STEERING CONTROL ECU

   
   

   1. Check if a steering control ECU that complies with the vehicle's specifications is installed.

      OK
      Steering control ECU that complies with vehicle's specifications is installed.

      Note

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

   
   

   OK

   REPLACE POWER STEERING ECU Click here

   NG

   REPLACE STEERING CONTROL ECU Click here