Description
Unbalance steering wheel turning force (torque variation).
Diagnosis Procedure
1.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT
Is any DTC detected?
YES >> Check the DTC. Refer to STC "DTC Index".
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK THE ILLUMINATION OF THE EPS WARNING LAMP
Check the EPS warning lamp while the engine is started.
Does the EPS warning lamp turn OFF?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Refer to STC "Diagnosis Procedure".
3.CHECK STEERING COLUMN AND STEERING GEAR
Check the steering column assembly and steering gear assembly.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning component.
4.CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (1)
With CONSULT
CAUTION: Never drive the vehicle.
Does the item in "DATA MONITOR" maintain "100%"?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> GO TO 5.
5.CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (2)
With CONSULT
Select "BATTERY VOLT" in "DATA MONITOR" in "EPS".
Does the item in "DATA MONITOR" indicate "10 V" or more?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Perform trouble diagnosis of EPS control unit power supply and ground. Refer to STC "Diagnosis Procedure".
6.CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (3)
With CONSULT
NOTE: While stopping the EPS system, do not turn steering wheel.
Does the symptom continue?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> The assist torque decreases because of protection function. This is not a malfunction. Inspection End.
7.CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (4)
With CONSULT
CAUTION: Never drive the vehicle.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 9.
NO >> GO TO 8.
8.CHECK EPS MOTOR
Perform the trouble diagnosis of EPS motor. Refer to STC "Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 9.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning component.
9.CHECK STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE
Check the steering wheel turning force. Refer to ST "Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Check the steering wheel turning force for mechanical malfunction. Refer to ST "Inspection".
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Description Unbalance steering wheel turning force and return between right and left. Diagnosis Procedure 1.CHECK THE ILLUMINATION OF THE EPS WARNING LAMP Check the EPS warning lamp while engine ...
Exploded View 1. Steering column assembly 2. Bracket 3. EPS control unit Removal and Installation REMOVAL Perform a CPU memory erase on the EPS with CONSULT before removal. CAUTION: ...
Parking brake
WARNING
Be sure the parking brake is fully released
before driving. Failure to do so
can cause brake failure and lead to an
accident.
Do not release the parking brake from
outside the vehicle.
Do not use the shift lever in place of the
parking brake. When parking, be sure
the par ...
Precautions
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"
The Supplemental Restraint System such as "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER",
used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the
driver and ...