General Inspection |
Before and after servicing the EPS system, perform the troubleshooting and
test procedure as follows. Compare the system condition with normal condition in the table below and if abnormal symptom is detected, perform necessary remedy and inspection. |
Test condition |
Normal condition: Motor must not supply steering assist. |
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Symptom |
Possible cause |
Remedy |
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IG Off |
Motor supplies steering assist. |
ASP is not calibrated. |
Perform the ASP calibration using a scan tool. |
IG power supplies |
Inspect the IG power supply line. |
Test condition |
Normal condition: Motor must not supply steering assist, Warning lamp is
illuminated. |
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Symptom |
Possible cause |
Remedy |
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IG On/Engine Off |
Motor supplies steering assist. |
ASP is not calibrated. |
Perform the ASP calibration using a scan tool. |
EMS CAN signal is not received. |
Inspect the CAN line. |
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Warning lamp is not illuminated. |
Cluster fault |
Inspect the cluster and cluster harness. |
Test condition |
Normal condition: Motor supplies steering assist, Warning lamp is not illuminated.
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Symptom |
Possible cause |
Remedy |
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IG On/Engine On |
Warning lamp is illuminated and motor does not supply steering assist.
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EPS (Hot at all times) and IG power supply fault |
Inspect the connector and harness for EPS (Hot at all times) and IG power
supply line. |
DTC is detected by system. |
Perform the self test using a scan tool and repair or replace. |
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Warning lamp is illuminated and motor supplies steering assist. |
ASP is not calibrated. |
Perform the ASP calibration using a scan tool. |
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CAN communication between EPS and cluster is fault. |
Inspect the CAN line. |
ASP: Absolute Steering Position
CAN: Controller Area Network
EMS: Engine Management System
The following symptoms may occur during normal vehicle operation and if there is no EPS warning light illumination, the EPS system is not malfunctioning.
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Caution for ASP (Absolute Steering Position) calibration or EPS type recognition
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Check that the battery is fully charged before ASP calibration or EPS type recognition. |
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Be careful not to disconnect any cables connected to the vehicle or scan tool during ASP calibration or EPS type recognition. |
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After completing the ASP calibration or EPS type recognition, switch off the ignition and wait for several seconds. Then, start the engine to confirm normal operation of the vehicle. |
ASP Calibration
1. |
Select "ASP Calibration". |
2. |
Proceed with the test according to the screen instructions. |
EPS Type Recognition Procedure
1. |
Select "EPS Type Recognition". |
2. |
Proceed with the test according to the screen instructions. |
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