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. Warm up the engine.

    2. Turn the engine switch off.

    3. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    4. Turn the engine switch on.

    5. Turn ON the intelligent tester.

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

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

      EMPS
      Tester Display Measurement Item/Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Engine Speed

      Vehicle speed from meter/

      Min.: 0 km/h (0 mph), Max.: 255 km/h (158 mph)


      1. Vehicle is stopped: 0 km/h (0 mph)

      2. Vehicle is driven at a constant speed: No significant fluctuation

      -
      Engine Rev

      Engine revolution/

      Min.: 0 rpm, Max.: 8,192 rpm

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

      Amount of current to motor/

      Min.: -128 A, Max.: 127 A

      Power steering is in operation: Value changes in proportion to steering effort When malfunction occurs, problem may be in steering system
      Command Value

      Demanded amount of current to motor/

      Min.: -128 A, Max.: 127 A

      Power steering is in operation: Value changes in proportion to steering effort When malfunction occurs, problem may be in steering system
      Str Angl Vel

      Steering angle speed/

      Min.: -4,096 deg/sec, Max.: 4064 deg/sec

      Steering wheel is turned: Value changes in proportion to steering speed -
      Thermistor Temp

      ECU substrate temperature/

      Min.: -50°C, Max.: 205°C

      Equivalent to ambient ECU substrate temperature -
      IG Supply

      ECU power source voltage/

      Min.: 0 V, Max.: 25.5 V

      Engine switch on (IG): 11 to 14 V -
      Str Sens Sig

      Steering angle sensor signal status/

      OK or NG

      OK or NG -
      Trq1

      Torque sensor 1 rotation angle/

      Min.: 0 deg, Max.: 360 deg

      Steering wheel is turned: Value changes from 0 to 360° every 22.5° of steering angle When malfunction occurs, problem may be in torque sensor
      Trq2

      Torque sensor 2 rotation angle/

      Min.: 0 deg, Max.: 360 deg

      Steering wheel is turned: Value changes from 0 to 360° every 22.5° of steering angle When malfunction occurs, problem may be in torque sensor
      Trq1 Zero Val

      Zero point value of torque sensor 1/

      Min.: 0 deg, Max.: 360 deg

      Steering wheel is not turned

      (without load)

      When malfunction occurs, problem may be in torque sensor
      Trq2 Zero Val

      Zero point value of torque sensor 2/

      Min.: 0 deg, Max.: 360 deg

      Steering wheel is not turned

      (without load)

      When malfunction occurs, problem may be in torque sensor
      Steering Torque

      Steering torque/

      Min.: -7.0 N*m, Max.: 7.0 N*m

      Steering wheel is turned: Value changes in proportion to steering effort When malfunction occurs, problem may be in torque sensor
      Motor Rotate

      Motor rotation angle/

      Min.: 0 deg, Max.: 360 deg

      Steering wheel is turned: Value changes from 0 to 360° every 5° of steering angle When malfunction occurs, problem may be in rotation angle sensor
      Command Val 2

      Amount of current demanded by motor 2/

      Min.: -128 A, Max.: 127 A

      Power steering is in operation: Value changes in proportion to steering effort When malfunction occurs, problem may be in power steering motor.
      Motor Voltage

      Motor power source voltage/

      Min.: 0 V, Max.: 64 V

      Power steering is in operation: 2 to 48 V -
      Mtr Terminal(U)

      Motor terminal voltage (U phase)/

      Min.: 0 V, Max.: 64 V

      Power steering is in operation: 2 to 48 V When malfunction occurs, problem may be in power steering motor.
      Mtr Terminal(V)

      Motor terminal voltage (V phase)/

      Min.: 0 V, Max.: 64 V

      Power steering is in operation: 2 to 48 V When malfunction occurs, problem may be in power steering motor.
      Mtr Terminal(W)

      Motor terminal voltage (W phase)/

      Min.: 0 V, Max.: 64 V

      Power steering is in operation: 2 to 48 V When malfunction occurs, problem may be in power steering motor.
      IG ON/OFF Times

      Number of times IG switch is turned on after DTC detection/

      Min.: 0 time, Max.: 255 times

      0 to 255 -
      Mtr Overheat

      Continuous overheat prevention control record/

      REC or UNREC

      REC or UNREC -
      Mtr Low Power

      PIG power source voltage drop record/

      REC or UNREC

      REC or UNREC -
      Eng Rev Inter

      Record of engine revolution signal interruption/

      REC or UNREC

      REC or UNREC -
      Str Angl Inter

      Record of steering angle sensor signal interruption/

      REC or UNREC

      REC or UNREC -
      SPD Sig Invalid

      Record of vehicle speed signal invalid/

      REC or UNREC

      REC or UNREC -
      Batt Vol Low

      Past occurrences of low battery voltage/

      Min.: 0 times, Max.: 65535 times

      0 to 65535 -
      Battery Voltage

      Battery voltage/

      Min.: 0 V, Max.: 25.5 V

      11 to 14 V -
      DC-DC Warning

      42 V DC / DC converter warning signal/

      OK or NG

      OK or NG -
      PS Assist Sig

      Power steering assist signal/

      ON or OFF

      ON or OFF -
      Motor Actual 2

      Amount of current to motor 2/

      Min.: -327.68 A, Max.: 327.67 A

      Power steering is in operation: Value changes in proportion to steering effort When malfunction occurs, problem may be in power steering motor.
      DTC

      Number of detected DTCs when freeze frame data is stored/

      Min.: 0, Max.: 255

      0 to 255 -

      Tech Tips


      • With the vehicle stopped or driving very slowly, if the steering wheel is turned repeatedly or turned to a lock position and driven for an extended period of time, the power assistance amount is decreased to prevent overheating of the motor and ECU. If this occurs, idle the engine and do not turn the steering wheel for approximately 10 minutes to return the power assistance to normal.

      • If the battery has not been recharged enough or the voltage drops temporarily, the power assistance amount may be decreased and the P/S warning light may be illuminated. If this occurs, the power assistance returns to normal when the battery returns to normal. When troubleshooting malfunctions, use the intelligent tester to check for power load malfunctions through the electric power control system's load control history.