POWER STEERING SYSTEM DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST

  1. DATA LIST

    Tip:

    Using the GTS 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. Turn the ignition switch off.

    2. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.

    4. Turn the GTS on.

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

    6. According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List.

      Table 1. EMPS

      Tester Display

      Measurement Item/Range

      Normal Condition

      Diagnostic Note

      Meter Vehicle Velocity

      Vehicle speed from meter/

      Min.: 0.0 km/h (0.0 mph)

      Max.: 300.0 km/h (186.4 mph)

      0 km/h (0 mph)

      The vehicle is stopped.

      No significant fluctuation

      The vehicle is driven at a constant speed.

      Engine Revolution

      Engine speed/

      Min.: 0 rpm

      Max.: 12800 rpm

      No significant fluctuation

      The engine is running at a constant speed.

      Motor Actual Current

      Amount of current to motor/

      Min.: -327.68 A

      Max.: 327.67 A

      Value changes in proportion to steering effort

      The engine is running and the steering wheel is being turned.

      Command Value Current

      Demanded amount of current to motor/

      Min.: -327.68 A

      Max.: 327.67 A

      Value changes in proportion to steering effort

      The engine is running and the steering wheel is being turned.

      Steering Angle Velocity

      Steering angle speed/

      Min.: -32768 deg/s

      Max.: 32767 deg/s

      Value changes in proportion to steering effort

      The engine is running and the steering wheel is being turned.

      Thermistor Temperature

      ECU substrate temperature/

      Min.: -40.0°C (-40.0°F)

      Max.: 150.0°C (302.0°F)

      -

      The ignition switch is ON.

      PIG Power Supply

      Power source voltage to active motor/

      Min.: 0.0000 V

      Max.: 20.1531 V

      11 to 14 V

      The engine is running and power steering is operating.

      IG Power Supply

      ECU power source voltage/

      Min.: 0.0000 V

      Max.: 20.1531 V

      11 to 14 V

      The ignition switch is ON.

      Steering Wheel Torque

      Steering wheel torque/

      Min.: -7.00 Nm

      Max.: 7.00 Nm

      Value changes in proportion to steering effort

      The engine is running and the steering wheel is being turned.

      Motor Rotation Angle

      Motor rotation angle/

      Min.: 0.000 deg

      Max.: 360.000 deg

      Motor rotation angle value changes from 0 to 360°

      The engine is running and the steering wheel is being turned.

      Motor Voltage

      Motor power supply voltage/

      Min.: 0.000 V

      Max.: 98.000 V

      11 to 14 V

      The engine is running and power steering is operating.

      Motor Terminal Volt (U)

      Motor terminal voltage (U phase)/

      Min.: 0.000 V

      Max.: 98.000 V

      Voltage between 1 V and approximately 1 V below battery voltage displayed

      The engine is running and the steering wheel is being turned.

      Motor Terminal Volt (V)

      Motor terminal voltage (V phase)/

      Min.: 0.000 V

      Max.: 98.000 V

      Voltage between 1 V and approximately 1 V below battery voltage displayed

      The engine is running and the steering wheel is being turned.

      Motor Terminal Volt (W)

      Motor terminal voltage (W phase)/

      Min.: 0.000 V

      Max.: 98.000 V

      Voltage between 1 V and approximately 1 V below battery voltage displayed

      The engine is running and the steering wheel is being turned.

      Torque Sensor 1 Output

      Torque sensor 1 output voltage/

      Min.: 0.0000 V

      Max.: 4.9725 V

      2.3 to 2.7 V

      The engine is running and the steering wheel is not turned (without load).

      2.5 to 4.04 V

      The engine is running and the steering wheel is turned to the right when the vehicle is stopped.

      0.95 to 2.5 V

      The engine is running and the steering wheel is turned to the left when the vehicle is stopped.

      Torque Sensor 2 Output

      Torque sensor 2 output voltage/

      Min.: 0.0000 V

      Max.: 4.9725 V

      2.3 to 2.7 V

      The engine is running and the steering wheel is not turned (without load).

      0.95 to 2.5 V

      The engine is running and the steering wheel is turned to the right when the vehicle is stopped.

      2.5 to 4.04 V

      The engine is running and the steering wheel is turned to the left when the vehicle is stopped.

      IG ON/OFF Times

      Number of times ignition switch turned to ON/off after fail detection/

      Min.: 0 times

      Max.: 65535 times

      -

      This value indicates the number of times the ignition switch is turned to ON and off after the latest DTC detection.

      Motor Overheat Record

      Continuous overheat prevention control record/

      Unrec or Rec

      Unrec

      -

      Motor Lo Power Record

      PIG power supply voltage drop record/

      Unrec or Rec

      Unrec

      -

      Eng Rev Inter Record

      Record of engine speed interruption/

      Unrec or Rec

      Unrec

      -

      Spd Sig Invalid Record

      Record of vehicle speed signal invalid/

      Unrec or Rec

      Unrec

      -

      Battery Voltage Lo Record

      Battery voltage reduction history/

      Min.: 0 times, Max.: 65535 times

      0 to 65535

      -

      Battery Voltage

      Battery voltage/

      Min.: 0.0 V

      Max.: 25.5 V

      11 to 14 V

      The ignition switch is ON.

      PS Assist Signal

      Power steering assist signal/

      ON or OFF

      OFF

      The engine is not running.

      ON

      The engine is running.

      Stop and Start Ctrl Mode

      Status of the record of stop and start control mode/

      IG, Run, Stopreq, Stop or Restart

      -

      -

      The Number of DTCs

      Number of stored DTCs when freeze frame data stored/

      Min.: 0

      Max.: 255

      0 to 255

      -
Tip:

  • The amount of power assist may be decreased to prevent the motor and ECUs from overheating if the steering wheel is continuously turned when the vehicle is either stopped or driven at a low speed, or if the steering wheel is kept at either full lock position for a long time. In such cases, the amount of power assist returns to normal if the steering wheel is not turned for approximately 10 minutes with the engine idling.

  • If the battery is not sufficiently charged or the voltage decreases temporarily, the amount of power assist is reduced and the EPS warning light comes on. In such cases, the amount of power assist returns normal when the battery voltage recovers.

  • When the value displayed for "Battery Voltage Lo Record" in the Data List is not 0, the system is limiting the rear window defogger, mirror heater and PTC heater operation. In this case, troubleshoot the charging system.

    for 1ZR-FAE:

    Refer to the following procedures (Click here).

    for 2ZR-FAE:

    Refer to the following procedures (Click here).

    for 1WW:

    Refer to the following procedures (Click here).