Refer to "56.Steering Control 6A.Troubleshooting diagnostic system check-electric power steering controls".
1) Connect the scan tool.
2) Start the engine.
3) Observe the DTC information with a scan tool. Is a DTC set?
Yes
=>Go to Torque sensor wire harness and connector inspection.
No
Go to Intermittent conditions of electric power steering control system.
Refer to "207.Steering 20D.Symptom intermittent conditions of electric power steering control system".
1) Turn OFF the ignition switch.
2) Disconnect the EPS motor control unit harness connector (C129).
3) Disconnect the torque sensor harness connector (C130).
4) Inspect the wire harnesses and connectors for the following. Is the result normal?
Wire harness to be inspected
Inspection items
5) Is the result normal?
Yes
Replace the electric power steering unit.
Note
Refer to "6.Steering 6B.Power Assisted System power steering unit removal".
Refer to "6.Steering 6B.Power Assisted System power steering unit installation".
Refer to "6.Steering 6B.Power Assisted System power steering unit setting".
No
Replace the torque sensor wire harness.
1) Securely connect the disconnected harness connectors.
2) Clear the DTC with a scan tool.
3) Turn OFF the ignition switch for 30 seconds or more.
4) Start the engine.
5) Observe the DTC information with a scan tool.