DTC 11
DTC: 11 Torque Sensor VT31. Clear the DTC.
2. Start the engine.
3. Wait at least 10 seconds.
Does the EPS indicator come on?
YES - Go to step 4.
NO - Check for loose wires or poor connections. If the connections are good, the system is OK at this time.
4. Stop the engine, and verify the DTC.
Is DTC 11, DTC 15 or DTC 16 indicated?
YES - Go to step 5.
NO - Perform the appropriate troubleshooting for the code indicated.
5. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF, then disconnect the EPS control unit connector B (14P) and the torque sensor 6P connector.
6. Check for continuity between the appropriate EPS control unit connector B (14P) terminal and body ground (see table).
Is there continuity?
YES - Repair short to body ground in the appropriate sensor circus between the torque sensor and EPS control united
NO - Go to step 7.
7. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
8. Measure the voltage between the appropriate EPS control unit connector B (14P) terminal and body ground (see table).
Is there battery voltage?
YES - Repair short to power in the + circuit wire between the EPS control unit and torque sensor.
NO - Go to step 9.
9. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
10. Check for continuity between the appropriate EPS control unit connector B (14P) terminal and the torque sensor terminal (see table).
Is there continuity?
YES - Go to step 10.
NO - Repair open in the appropriate torque sensor wire circuit between the EPS control unit and the torque sensor.
11. Check for loose wires or poor connections. If the connections are good, substitute a know-good EPS control unit, and connect the all disconnected connectors.
12. Start the engine.
Does the EPS indicator come on?
YES - Go to step 13.
NO - Check for loose EPS control unit connectors. If necessary, replace the EPS control unit and retest.
13. Stop the engine, and verify the DTC.
Is DTC 11, DTC 15 or DTC 16 indicated?
YES - Check for loose torque sensor connectors. If necessary, substitute a known-good steering gearbox and recheck.
NO - Perform the appropriate troubleshooting for the code indicated.