2008 NISSAN TIIDA Eps

PRECAUTIONS
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• Check any possible causes by interviewing the symptom and it’s condition from the customer if any
malfunction, such as EPS warning lamp turns ON, occurs.
• Check if air pressure and size of tires are proper, the specified part is used for the steering wheel,
and control unit is genuine part.
• Check if the connection of steering column assembly and steering gear assembly is proper (there is
not looseness of mounting bolts, damage of rods, boots or sealants, and leakage of grease, etc).
• Check if the wheel alignment is adjusted properly.
• Check if there is any damage or modification to suspension or body resulting in increased weight or
altered ground clearance.
• Check if installation conditions of each link and suspension are proper.
• Check if the battery voltage is proper
• Check connection conditions of each connector are proper.
• Before connecting or disconnecting the EPS control unit har-
ness connector, turn ignition switch “OFF” and disconnect
battery ground cable. Because battery voltage is applied to
EPS control unit even if ignition switch is turned “OFF”.
• When connecting or disconnecting pin connectors into or
from EPS control unit, take care not to damage pin terminals
(bend or break).
When connecting pin connectors, make sure that there are no
bends or breaks on EPS control unit pin terminal.
• Before replacing EPS control unit, perform EPS control unit
input/output signal inspection and make sure whether EPS
control unit functions properly or not. Refer to STC-9, "
EPS
Control Unit Input/Output Signal Reference Value".
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EPS SYSTEM
EPS SYSTEM
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000001703872
EPS CONTROL UNIT
• EPS control unit performs an arithmetical operation on data, such
as steering wheel turning force (sensor signal) from the torque
sensor, vehicle speed signal, etc. Then it generates an optimum
assist torque to the EPS motor according to the driving condition.
• EPS control unit decreases the output to EPS motor while
extremely using the power steering function (e.g., full steering) for
protecting EPS motor and EPS control unit (Protect overload sta-
tus). While activating protect overload status, the assist torque
gradually decreases, and the steering wheel turning force
becomes heavy. The normal assist torque reactivates by not steer-
ing.
• In case of an error in the electrical system, the fail-safe function
stops output signals to the EPS motor. Then the previous state is changed to the manual steering state.
• Self-diagnosis can be done with CONSULT-III.
EPS MOTOR
EPS motor provides the assist torque by control signal from EPS control unit.
TORQUE SENSOR
Torque sensor detects the steering torque, and transmit the signal to
EPS control unit.
REDUCTION GEAR
Reduction gear increases the assist torque provided from EPS motor with worm gears, and outputs to the col-
umn shaft.
EPS WARNING LAMP
Turns ON when there is a malfunction in EPS system. It indicates that fail-safe mode is engaged and enters a
manual steering state (Control turning force steering wheel becomes heavy).
Also turns ON when ignition switch is turned ON, for purpose of lamp check. Turns OFF after the engine starts
if system is normal.
EPS Warning Lamp Indication
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Condition EPS warning lamp
Lamp checkTurns ON when ignition switch is turned ON.
Turns OFF after engine start.
EPS system malfunctionON
Other than above (system normal) OFF

EPS SYSTEM
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SchematicINFOID:0000000001703873
COMPONENTS FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
CAN CommunicationINFOID:0000000001703874
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time application. It is an on-vehicle mul-
tiplex communication line with high data communication speed and excellent error detection ability. Many elec-
tronic control units are equipped onto a vehicle, and each control unit shares information and links with other
control units during operation (not independent). In CAN communication, control units are connected with 2
communication lines (CAN-H line, CAN-L line) allowing a high rate of information transmission with less wiring.
Each control unit transmits/receives data but selectively reads required data only.
For details, refer to LAN-23, "
CAN System Specification Chart".
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Component parts Function
EPS control unit
(Electric power steering control unit)• Outputs optimum assist torque signal to EPS motor.
• Reduces output signals to EPS motor and protects EPS motor and EPS control unit when us-
ing power steering continuously and excessively.
• As a fail-safe function, turned off output signal to EPS motor and then enters a manual steer-
ing state, if malfunction is detected in EPS system.
EPS motor Products assist torque by control signal from EPS control unit.
Torque sensor Detects steering wheel turning force and outputs sensor signal to EPS control unit.
Reduction gear Increases motor-produced assist torque by worm gear and transmits it to column shaft.
EPS warning lamp Illuminates if malfunction is detected in electrical system of EPS system.
ECMTransmits the following signals via CAN communication to EPS control unit.
• Engine status signal
ABS actuator and electric unit (con-
trol unit) (With ABS)Transmits the following signals via CAN communication to EPS control unit.
• Vehicle speed signal
Combination meterTransmits the following signals via CAN communication to EPS control unit.
• Vehicle speed signal
TCM (Without ABS)Transmits the following signals via CAN communication to EPS control unit.
• Vehicle speed signal

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Fail-Safe FunctionINFOID:0000000001703875
• If any malfunction occurs in the system, and control unit detects the malfunction, EPS warning lamp on com-
bination meter turns ON to indicate system malfunction.
• When EPS warning lamp is ON, enters a manual steering state. (Control turning force steering wheel
becomes heavy.)
How to Perform Trouble DiagnosisINFOID:0000000001703876
BASIC CONCEPT
• To perform trouble diagnosis, it is a must to have an understanding about vehicle systems (control and
mechanism) thoroughly.
• It is also important to clarify customer complaints before starting
the inspection.
First of all, reproduce the symptoms, and understand them fully.
Ask customer about his/her complaints carefully. In some cases, it
will be necessary to check symptoms by driving vehicle with cus-
tomer.
CAUTION:
Customers are not professionals. It is dangerous to make an
easy guess like “maybe the customer means that...” or
“maybe the customer mentions this symptom”.
• It is essential to check symptoms right from the beginning in order
to repair malfunctions completely.
For intermittent malfunctions, reproduce symptoms based on inter-
view 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 repairing without any symp-
tom diagnosis, you cannot judge if malfunctions has actually been
eliminated.
PRECAUTIONS FOR TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
• Be sure to check the procedures of the trouble diagnosis in advance. Refer to "How to Perform Trouble
Diagnosis" .
• Always erase memory after completing trouble diagnosis. Refer to STC-11, "
CONSULT-III Function (EPS)" .
• Checking continuity and voltage between units, be sure to check connector terminals for disconnection,
looseness, bend, or collapse. Repair or replace applicable part if any non-standard condition is detected.
• Be careful not to forcibly extend any connector terminal if a circuit tester is used for the check.
• Always confirm the general precautions. Refer to GI-3, "
General Precaution" .
INTERVIEW
• Complaints vary depending on the person. It is important to clarify
the customer's actual remarks.
• Ask the customer about what symptoms occur under what condi-
tions. Use the information to reproduce the symptom of confirm by
vehicle.
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Component Parts LocationINFOID:0000000001703877
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Wiring Diagram - EPS -
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EPS Control Unit Input/Output Signal Reference ValueINFOID:0000000001703879
SPECIFICATIONS WITH CONSULT-III
CAUTION:
The output signal indicates the EPS control unit calculation date. The normal values will be displayed
even in the event that the output circuit (harness) is open.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
*1 : In the front of the value, “L” is displayed at steering left and “R” is displayed at steering right.
*2 : Almost in accordance with the value of “MOTOR SIG”. It is not a malfunction though these values are not accorded when steering
quickly.
*3 : It is not a malfunction, though it might not be corresponding just after ignition switch is turned ON.
*4 : It turns to OFF after waiting for a short period of time.
EPS Terminal and Reference ValueINFOID:0000000001703880
EPS HARNESS CONNECTOR TERMINAL LAYOUT
TERMINALS AND REFERENCE VALUES FOR EPS CONTROL UNIT
Monitor item (Unit) Content Condition Display value
MOTOR VOL (V)Power supply voltage for
EPS control unitIgnition switch: ON Battery voltage
TORQUE SENSOR (Nm)Steering wheel turning
forceEngine runningSteering wheel: Not
steering (There is no
steering force) 0.00 Nm
Steering wheel: Steer-
ing0 – 8.19 Nm
*1 (The value
is changed according to
steering left or right)
MOTOR SIG (A)Command current to EPS
motorEngine runningSteering wheel: Not
steering (There is no
steering force)0.00 A
Steering wheel: Steer-
ing0 – 65.00 A (The value is
changed according to
steering left or right)
MOTOR CURRENT (A)Consumption current of
EPS motorEngine runningSteering wheel: Not
steering (There is no
steering force)0.00 A
Steering wheel: Steer-
ing0 – 65.00 A
*2 (The value
is changed according to
steering left or right)
VEHICLE SPEED (km/h) or (mph) Vehicle speedVehicle stopped 0 km/h (0 mph)
While drivingApproximately equal to
the indication on speed-
ometer (Inside of ±10%)
*3
WARNING LAMP (ON/OFF)EPS warning lamp condi-
tionEPS warning lamp: ON ON
EPS warning lamp: OFF OFF
DERATING STAT (ON/OFF) Protect overload status Engine runningSteering wheel: Nor-
mal steeringOFF
Steering wheel: Steer-
ing over the stopON
*4
ENGINE STATUS (RUN/STOP) Engine statusEngine stopped
(Engine speed: Less than 400 rpm)STOP
Engine running
(Engine speed: 400 rpm or more)RUN
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