POWER STEERING SYSTEM EPS Warning Light Circuit

DESCRIPTION

If the power steering ECU assembly detects a malfunction, the power steering ECU assembly stores a DTC and illuminates the EPS warning light.

WIRING DIAGRAM

A001WP6E04

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note


  • If the power steering ECU assembly has been replaced, perform assist map writing and torque sensor zero point calibration.

    Click here

  • Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following procedure.

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR


    1. Jiggle the power steering ECU assembly connectors and wire harness up and down, and left and right to check the illumination condition of the EPS warning light in the combination meter assembly.

      OK
      The EPS warning light illumination condition does not change.

      Tech Tips

      When the EPS warning light is operating properly, it comes on when the ignition switch is turned to ON and goes off when the engine is started.

      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  2. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM


    1. Check for DTCs.

      Click here

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      CAN communication system DTCs are not output. A
      CAN communication system DTCs are output. B

    B

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Click here

    A

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (IG POWER SUPPLY - GROUND)


    1. A001U3AC04
      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Power Steering ECU Assembly)

      Disconnect the F68 and F23 power steering ECU assembly connectors.

    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      F23-1 (IG) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 8 to 16 V
      F68-1 (PIG) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 9 to 16 V

    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      F68-2 (PGND) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  4. INSPECT COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY


    1. Connect the F68 and F23 power steering ECU assembly connectors.

    2. Perform the Active Test of the combination meter assembly using the GTS.


      Body Electrical > Combination Meter > Active Test
      Tester Display
      Indicat. EPS

    3. Check the combination meter assembly.

      OK
      The EPS warning light turns on or off in accordance with the GTS operation.
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      OK (for LHD) A
      OK (for RHD) B
      NG C

    A

    REPLACE POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY Click here

    B

    REPLACE POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY Click here

    C

    GO TO METER / GAUGE SYSTEM Click here