Lexus NX: Motor Terminal Voltage (C1524,C1555)

DESCRIPTION

The power steering ECU assembly supplies current to the power steering motor assembly through the motor circuit.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

Warning Indicate

Return-to-normal Condition

C1524

Motor Terminal Voltage

Short (or open) in motor circuit or abnormal voltage or current in motor circuit

  • Power steering motor assembly
  • Power steering ECU assembly

On

Power switch on (IG) again

C1555

Motor Relay Welding Failure

Motor relay circuit malfunction

  • Power steering motor assembly
  • Power steering ECU assembly

On

Power switch on (IG) again

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

If the power steering ECU assembly has been replaced, perform assist map writing.

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PROCEDURE

1.

INSPECT TIGHTENING TORQUE OF MOTOR TERMINAL BOLT

(a) Disengage the 4 claws to remove the protector.

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(b) Check that the motor terminal bolts are tightened to the specified torque.

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OK:

The motor terminal bolts are tightened to the specified torque.

NG

TIGHTEN BOLT TO SPECIFIED TORQUE

OK

2.

INSPECT POWER STEERING MOTOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the power steering motor assembly.

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Power Steering Motor Assembly

(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

1 (PHA) - 2 (PHB)

25°C (77°F)

12.7 to 17.2 mΩ

2 (PHB) - 3 (PHC)

25°C (77°F)

12.7 to 17.2 mΩ

3 (PHC) - 1 (PHA)

25°C (77°F)

12.7 to 17.2 mΩ

1 (PHA) - Motor case

Always

10 kΩ or higher

2 (PHB) - Motor case

Always

10 kΩ or higher

3 (PHC) - Motor case

Always

10 kΩ or higher

NG

REPLACE POWER STEERING MOTOR ASSEMBLY

OK

3.

READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (MOTOR TERMINAL VOLT)

(a) Turn the power switch off.

(b) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(c) Turn the power switch on (READY).

(d) Turn the Techstream on.

(e) Enter the following menus: Chassis / EMPS / Data List.

(f) Select the items "Motor Terminal Volt (U)", "Motor Terminal Volt (V)" and "Motor Terminal Volt (W)" in the Data List and read the value displayed on the Techstream.

Chassis > EMPS > Data List

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Range

Normal Condition

Diagnostic Note

Motor Terminal Volt(U)

Motor terminal voltage (A phase)

Min.: 0.000 V

Max.: 98.000 V

Power switch on (READY) and steering wheel being turned: Value changes within 4 to 35 V range

-

Motor Terminal Volt(V)

Motor terminal voltage (B phase)

Min.: 0.000 V

Max.: 98.000 V

Power switch on (READY) and steering wheel being turned: Value changes within 4 to 35 V range

-

Motor Terminal Volt(W)

Motor terminal voltage (C phase)

Min.: 0.000 V

Max.: 98.000 V

Power switch on (READY) and steering wheel being turned: Value changes within 4 to 35 V range

-

Chassis > EMPS > Data List

Tester Display

Motor Terminal Volt(U)

Motor Terminal Volt(V)

Motor Terminal Volt(W)

Result

Proceed to

During steering operation, value changes within 4 to 35 V range.

A

During steering operation, voltage is not generated.

B

A

REPLACE POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY

B

REPLACE POWER STEERING MOTOR ASSEMBLY

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