Trouble factor |
Check item |
Trouble symtom |
Explanation |
Note |
Drop, impact, and overload |
Motor |
Abnormal noise |
- Visable or unvisable damage can occur.The steering
wheel could pull to one side by using the dropped parts.- Precise parts
of motor/ECU are sensitive to vibration and impact.- Overload can cause
unexpected damage |
- Do not use the impacted EPS.- Do not overload
each parts. |
ECU |
Circuit damage- Wrong welding point- Broken PCB-
Damaged precise parts |
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Torque sensor |
Insufficient steering effort |
Overload to INPUT shaft can cause malfunction of
the torque sensor |
- Do not impact the connecting parts (When inserting
and torquing)- Use the specified tool to remove the steering wheel. (Do
not hammer on it)- Do not use the impacted EPS |
|
Shaft |
Insufficient steering effort (Uneven between LH
and RH) |
|
Do not use the impacted EPS |
|
Pull/Dent |
Harness |
- Malfunction-impossible power operation- Malfunction
of EPS |
Disconnection between harness connecting portion
and harness |
Do not overload the harness |
Abnormal storage temperature |
Motor/ECU |
Abnormal steering effort by improper operation
of the motor/ECU |
- Waterproof at the normal condition- Even a little
moisture can cause malfunction of the precise parts of the motor/ECU |
- Keep the normal temperature and proper moisture,
while storaging- Avoid drowning |
Component Location
1. Fuel filler door
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Removal
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery
cable.
2.
Remove the battery (A) and ECM (B).
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Telemetics Unit (TMU) Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the glove box housing.
(Refer to Body - "Glove Box Housing")
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