Unbalance Steering Wheel Turning Force (Torque Variation)
UNBALANCE STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE (TORQUE VARIATION)
Description
Unbalance steering wheel turning force (torque variation).
Diagnosis Procedure
1. PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT
1.Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
2.Perform "EPS" self-diagnosis.
Is any DTC detected?
YES- Check the DTC. Refer to "DTC Index" Testing and Inspection.
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 "Diagnosis Procedure" EPS Warning Lamp Does Not Turn Off.
3. CHECK STEERING COLUMN AND STEERING GEAR
Check the steering column assembly and steering gear assembly.
- Steering column assembly. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
- Steering gear assembly. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
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
1.Start the engine.
CAUTION:
Never drive the vehicle.
2.Turn steering wheel from full left stop to full right stop.
3.Select "ASSIST LEVEL" in "DATA MONITOR" in "EPS".
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 "Diagnosis Procedure" C1601.
6. CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (3)
With CONSULT
1.Select "ASSIST LEVEL" in "DATA MONITOR" in "EPS".
2.Stop the EPS system until the item in "DATA MONITOR" becomes "100%".
NOTE:
While stopping the EPS system, do not turn steering wheel.
3.Check that the symptom continues.
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
1.Start the engine.
CAUTION:
Never drive the vehicle.
2.Turn steering wheel from full left stop to full right stop.
3.Select "TORQUE SENSOR" in "DATA MONITOR" in "EPS".
4.Perform the torque sensor inspection.
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 "Diagnosis Procedure" C1606.
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 "Inspection" Inspection.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- Inspection End.
NO- Check the steering wheel turning force for mechanical malfunction. Refer to "Inspection" Inspection.