If a problem occurs in the electric power steering system, the p/s warning light will come on in the combination meter and steering power assist will be stopped, fixed at a particular point, or decreased simultaneously to protect the system.

Hint:
The amount of power assist may be decreased to prevent the motor and ecus from overheating if the steering wheel is continuously turned when the vehicle is either stopped or driven at a low speed, or if the steering wheel is kept at either full lock position for a long time. In such cases, the amount of power assist returns to normal if the steering wheel is not turned for approximately 10 minutes with the engine idling.
Freeze frame data
Data list / active testCorrect use of the seat
belts
Extend the shoulder belt so
that it comes fully over the
shoulder, but does not come
into contact with the neck or
slide off the shoulder.
Position the lap belt as low as
possible over the hips.
Adjust the position of the
seatback.
Sit up straight and well back
in the seat.
Do not twis ...
Inspection
Inspect camshaft timing oil control valve
assembly
Measure the resistance of the oil control valve.
Standard resistance
If the result is not as specified, replace the oil control
valve assembly.
Check the operation.
Apply battery voltage across the terminals and
chec ...
Transmission fluid temperature sensor "A" circuit
Description
The automatic transmission fluid (atf) temperature sensor converts the atf
temperature into a
resistance value which is input into the ecm.
The ecm applies a voltage to the temperature sensor through ecm terminal tho1.
The sensor resistance changes with the atf temperature. ...