Description
Steering wheel turning force is heavy or light.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT
Is any DTC detected? YES >> Check the DTC. Refer to STC-13, "DTC Index".
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK THE ILLUMINATION OF THE EPS WARNING LAMP
Check that the EPS warning lamp turns ON when ignition switch turns ON. Then, EPS warning lamp turns OFF after the engine is started.
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Perform trouble diagnosis of EPS warning lamp. Refer to STC-28, "Diagnosis Procedure".
3.CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (1)
With CONSULT
CAUTION: Never drive the vehicle.
Dose the item in “DATA MONITOR” indicate “100%”? YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> GO TO 4.
4.CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (2)
With CONSULT
Select “BATTERY VOLT” in “DATA MONITOR” in “EPS”.
Dose the item in “DATA MONITOR” indicate “10.5 V” or more? YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Perform trouble diagnosis of EPS control unit power supply and ground. Refer to STC-20, "Diagnosis Procedure".
5.CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (3)
With CONSULT
NOTE: While stopping the EPS system, do not turn steering wheel.
Dose the symptom continue? YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> The assist torque decreases because of protection function. This is not malfunction. Inspection End.
6.CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (4)
With CONSULT
CAUTION: Never drive the vehicle.

Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> GO TO 7.
7.CHECK EPS MOTOR
Perform the trouble diagnosis of EPS motor. Refer to STC-24, "Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> Repair or replace the specific malfunctioning part.
8.CHECK STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE
Check the steering wheel turning force. Refer to ST-7, "Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Check the steering wheel turning force for mechanical malfunction. Refer to ST-7, "Inspection".
EPS warning lamp does not turn off
Unbalance steering wheel turning force and return between
right and leftHill descent control switch (if so equipped)
Hill descent control switch (if so equipped)
WARNING
Never rely solely on the hill descent
control system to control vehicle speed
when driving on steep downhill grades.
Always drive carefully when using the
hill descent control system and decelerate
the vehic ...
Removal and installation
FRONT CAMERA
Exploded View
Front grille
Front camera
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Remove the front grille. Refer to EXT-23, "Removal and
Installation".
Remove screws and front camera.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of re ...
Periodic maintenance
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
Inspection
APPEARANCE AND NOISE
Check the propeller shaft tube surface for dents or cracks. If
malfunction is detected, replace propeller shaft
assembly.
If center bearing is noisy or damaged, replace propeller shaft
assembly.
VIBRATION
If vibrati ...