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STC-2Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45 Inspection 2: Motor Power Supply System ............. 35
Inspection 3: RAS Motor Output Malfunction ......... 37
Inspection 4: Vehicle Speed Signal ........................ 38
Inspection 5: Steering Angle Signal Malfunction .... 38
Inspection 6: Rear Main Signal and Rear Sub Signal
Malfunction ............................................................. 40
Inspection 7: VDC Malfunction ............................... 42
Inspection 8: Engine Speed Signal Malfunction ..... 43
Inspection 9: CAN Communication System Mal-
function ................................................................... 43Inspection 10: Stop Lamp Switch Harness ............. 44
Inspection 11: RAS Warning Lamp Harness ........... 44
Diagnosis Chart by Symptom 1 .............................. 46
Diagnosis Chart by Symptom 2 .............................. 46
Check RAS Static/Dynamic Characteristics ............ 48
Component Parts Inspection ................................... 49
RAS MOTOR RELAY ........................................... 49
RAS MOTOR ....................................................... 49
REAR WHEEL STEERING ANGLE SENSOR .... 49
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ComponentsNGS000DT
Components (Models with Rear Active Steer)NGS000DU
Electronically Controlled Power Steering System FunctionNGS000DV
Vehicle speed sensing electronically controlled power steering
(that properly controls the steering force by the vehicle speed)
has been adopted. When it is normal, it controls the power
steering solenoid valve according to the vehicle speed as shown
in the figure and makes the steering force proper.
For the models with RAS (Rear Active Steer), RAS control unit
performs the same control as power steering control unit. For
schematic, refer to STC-20, "
Schematic" and trouble diagnosis,
refer to STC-46, "
Diagnosis Chart by Symptom 2" .
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Fail-Safe FunctionNGS000DW
When the fail-safe function operate, it controls power steering sole-
noid valve by the engine speed as shown in the figure and maintains
the steering force.
FAIL-SAFE INPUT/CANCEL CONDITIONS
CAUTION:
Fail-safe function is activated when the engine runs at 1,500 rpm or higher for 10 seconds with the vehicle stopped. This is
normal and the fail-safe function is automatically deactivated when a vehicle speed signal of 2 km/h (1.2 MPH) or higher is
input or the ignition switch is turned OFF.
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Input conditions Cancel conditions
When vehicle runs at an engine speed of 1,500 rpm or higher and no vehicle speed signal
is received for 10 seconds.
A vehicle speed of 2 km/h (1.2 MPH) or
more is input.
Turn the ignition switch ON after turn-
ing it OFF. The continuous vehicle speed signal 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more suddenly drops to less
than 2 km/h (1.2 MPH) within 1.4 seconds.
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BASIC CONCEPT
The most important point to perform trouble diagnosis is to understand systems (control and mechanism)
in vehicle thoroughly.
It is also important to clarify customer complaints before inspec-
tion.
First of all, reproduce symptom, and understand it fully.
Ask customer about his/her complaints carefully. In some cases,
they will be necessary to check symptom by driving vehicle with
customer.
CAUTION:
Customers are not professionals. Do not assume “maybe
customer means...” or “maybe customer mentioned this
symptom”.
It is essential to check symptoms right from beginning in order to
repair a malfunction completely.
For an intermittent malfunction, it is important to reproduce
symptom based on interview with customer and past examples.
Do not perform inspection on ad hoc basis. Most intermittent
malfunctions are caused by poor contacts. In this case, it will be
effective to shake suspected harness or connector by hand.
When repairs are performed without any symptom check, no
one can judge if malfunction has actually been eliminated.
Always read “GI General Information” to confirm general precau-
tions. Refer to GI-4, "
General Precautions" .
Component Parts LocationNGS000DY
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SEF233G
1. Power steering control unit
(back of center console assembly)2. Power steering solenoid valve
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Wiring Diagram — EPS — NGS000DZ
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Control Unit Input/Output Signal StandardNGS000E0
STANDARD BY CIRCUIT TESTER AND OSCILLOSCOPE
CAUTION:
When checked using a circuit tester for voltage measurement, connector terminals should not be
forcefully extended.
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Measuring
pointMeasuring condition Standard
+ (wire color) –
1 (GR)
GroundIGN Ignition switch ON. Battery voltage (Approx. 12 V)
2 (B) Ground — —
3 (L)Vehicle speed
signal
(2-pulse)At 40 km/h (25MPH)
5 (Y)Engine
speed signalAt idle after warming up
At approx. 2,000 rpm
7 (G)Power steer-
ing solenoid
valveNormal
(Vehicle speed)0 km/h (0 MPH) Approx. 4.4 - 6.6 V
100 km/h (62 MPH) Approx. 2.4 - 3.6 V
In fail-safe mode
(Engine speed)0 - 1,500 rpm Approx. 4.4 - 6.6 V
1,500 - 3,000 rpm Approx. 3.5 V
More than 3,000 rpm Approx. 2.1 V
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Check the following items with the vehicle stopped
Is air pressure and size of tires proper?
Is the specified part used for the steering wheel?
Is control unit a genuine part?
Are there any fluid leakage from steering gear assembly, power steering oil pump, and hydraulic pipes,
etc? Refer to PS-8, "
POWER STEERING FLUID" .
Is the fluid level proper? Refer to PS-8, "POWER STEERING FLUID" .
Is the wheel alignment adjusted properly? Refer to FSU-19, "SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS)" (2WD), FSU-36, "SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)" (AWD).
Are there any damage or modification to suspension or body resulting in increased weight or altered
ground clearance?
Check each link installation condition of suspension and axle.
Check each connector connection condition.
Check the following items while driving the vehicle
Check conditions when the malfunction occurred (5W 1H).
Is the engine condition normal?
Basic InspectionNGS000E2
POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT TERMINAL LOOSENESS AND BATTERY
Check battery terminals for looseness on both positive and negative ones and ground connection. Also make
sure that battery voltage does not drop.
Inspection: Power Steering Control Unit Power Supply Circuit and GroundNGS000E3
1. CHECK POWER STEERING CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR
Turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect power steering control unit harness connector, and check terminal for
deformation, disconnection, looseness, etc.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Connector terminal connection is loose, damaged, open, or shorted. Repair or replace the termi-
nal.
2. CHECK POWER STEERING CONTROL UNIT GROUND CIRCUIT
Disconnect power steering control unit harness connector M8, and
then check continuity between power steering control unit harness
connector M8 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Ground circuit open or shorted. Repair or replace any
inoperative parts. Terminal 2 – Ground : Continuity exist.
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