Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Eps warning light circuit
Description
If the power steering ecu detects a malfunction, the p/s warning light comes
on. At this time, the power
steering ecu stores a dtc in its memory.
Wiring diagram

Inspection procedure
- Check for dtc
- Using the intelligent tester (with can vim), check for
dtcs and confirm that there are no problems in the can
communication system.
Ok:
can dtcs are not output.


- Read value of intelligent tester (ig power supply)
- Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the
dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on and press the intelligent
tester main switch on.
- Select the item "ig supply" in the data list and read
the value displayed on the intelligent tester.
Main body ecu


- Inspect fuse (ecu-ig1)
- Remove the ecu-ig1 fuse from the instrument panel
junction block.
- Measure the resistance of the fuse.
Ok:
below 1 

- Check wire harness (battery - power steering ecu and body ground)

- Disconnect the a1 and e18 power steering ecu
connector.
- Measure the voltage of the wire harness side
connectors.
Standard voltage



- Perform active test by intelligent tester
- Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the
dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on and press the intelligent
tester main switch on.
- Operate the intelligent tester according to the steps on
the display and select the active test.
Combination meter

Ok:
indicator comes on.

Replace power steering ecu
Description
The power steering ecu receives signals from the ecm and the skid control ecu
via the can
communication system.
Hint:
When 2 or more dtcs starting with [u] are output simul ...
Components
Removal
Position front wheels facing straight
ahead
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable f ...
Other materials:
Releasing and stowing the seat belt (for the rear center seat)
To release the hooked buckle
“b”, push the buckle release
button.
Release button
To release the hooked plate
A insert the mechanical key
Or plate B or the
wireless key into the hole on
the buckle.
When releasing the seat belt,
retract it slowly.
Stow th ...
Checking and replacing
fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may
have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
Vehicles without a smart key system:
turn the engine switch to the “lock” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
turn the engine switch off.
Aft ...
Components
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