POWER STEERING SYSTEM TC and CG Terminal Circuit

DESCRIPTION

Connecting terminals TC and CG of the DLC3 causes the ECU to display DTCs by blinking the EPS warning light.

WIRING DIAGRAM

B00736FE12

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

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

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Tech Tips

When the warning lights continue to blink, a short to ground in the wiring of terminal TC of the DLC3 or an internal short to ground in one or more ECUs is suspected.

PROCEDURE


  1. 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 Click here

    A

  2. INSPECT DLC3


    1. B00740LC55
      *a Front view of DLC3

      Turn the engine switch on (IG).

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

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      O8-13 (TC) - O8-4 (CG) Engine switch on (IG) 9 to 16 V
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TC of DLC3 - ECM) Click here

    OK

  3. REPLACE ECM


    1. B00740LC55
      *a Front view of DLC3

      Turn the engine switch off.

    2. Replace the ECM.

      for 2GR-FKS: Click here

      for 8AR-FTS: Click here

    3. Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.

      SST
      09843-18040

      Note

      Connect the terminals properly to avoid a malfunction.

    4. Check that the EPS warning light is blinking.

      OK
      The EPS warning light is blinking.

      Tech Tips

      If troubleshooting has been carried out according to Problem Symptoms Table, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step before replacing the part.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

    END

    NG

    REPLACE POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY for LHD: Click here
    REPLACE POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY for RHD: Click here

  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (TC of DLC3 - ECM)


    1. Disconnect the A96 or A91 ECM connector.

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

      Standard Resistance
      for 2GR-FKS
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      O8-13 (TC) - A96-33 (TC) Always Below 1 Ω
      O8-13 (TC) or A96-33 (TC) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      for 8AR-FTS
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      O8-13 (TC) - A91-33 (TC) Always Below 1 Ω
      O8-13 (TC) or A91-33 (TC) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CG of DLC3 - BODY GROUND)


    1. B00740LC56
      *a Front view of DLC3

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      O8-4 (CG) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

      Tech Tips

      If troubleshooting has been carried out according to Problem Symptoms Table, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step before replacing the part.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR OR EACH ECU

    OK

  6. REPLACE ECM


    1. B00740LC55
      *a Front view of DLC3

      Replace the ECM.

      for 2GR-FKS: Click here

      for 8AR-FTS: Click here

    2. Using SST, connect terminals TC and CG of the DLC3.

      SST
      09843-18040

      Note

      Connect the terminals properly to avoid a malfunction.

    3. Check that the EPS warning light is blinking.

      OK
      The EPS warning light is blinking.

      Tech Tips

      If troubleshooting has been carried out according to Problem Symptoms Table, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step before replacing the part.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

    END

    NG

    REPLACE POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY for LHD: Click here
    REPLACE POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY for RHD: Click here