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.
Ecu malfunction
Description
Inspection procedure
If the power steering ecu detects these dtcs, it will shut off the motor
relay circuit (built into the power
steering ecu) and stop power assist. However, power assist continues if dtc
c1533 is output.
Reconfirm dtc
Check for dtc.
Ok:
dtc i ...
Parking brake lever
Components
On-vehicle inspection
Check parking brake switch assembly
Remove the rear console box (see page ip-16).
Hint:
Refer to the procedures from the removal of the no.
1 Console upper panel garnish up until the removal
of the rear console box sub-assembly.
Discon ...
Reassembly
Hint:
When installing the ornament plate and emblem, heat the
radiator grille, ornament plate and emblem using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature
Notice:
Do not heat the emblem base and emblem excessively.
Install radiator grille emblem
Attach the 4 claws to install the radi ...