Steering Control System: Section
Steering Control System: Section
STC
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B
SECTION
STEERING CONTROL SYSTEM C
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CONTENTS
PRECAUTION ............................................... 3 Work Flow ................................................................17 F
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along C
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of
this Service Manual.
WARNING: D
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, it is recommended that all mainte-
nance and repair be performed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer. E
• Improper repair, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal injury
caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag Module,
see the SR section.
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• Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
STC
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
• When working near the Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Air Bag System sensors with the H
Ignition ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s)
with a hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly
causing serious injury.
• When using air or electric power tools or hammers, always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the I
battery or batteries, and wait at least three minutes before performing any service.
Service Notice or Precautions for EPS System INFOID:0000000014581904
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CAUTION:
Check the following item when performing the trouble diagnosis.
• Check any possible causes by interviewing the symptom and it′s condition from the customer if any K
malfunction, such as EPS warning lamp is turned ON, occurs.
• Check if air pressure and size of tires are proper, the specified part is used for the steering wheel,
and control unit is genuine part.
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• Check if the connection of steering column assembly and steering gear assembly is proper (there is
not looseness of mounting bolts, damage of rods, boots or sealants, and leakage of grease, etc).
• Check if the wheel alignment is adjusted properly.
• Check if there is any damage or modification to suspension or body resulting in increased weight or M
altered ground clearance.
• Check if installation conditions of each link and suspension are proper.
• Check if the battery voltage is proper.
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• Check connection conditions of each connector are proper.
• Before connecting or disconnecting the EPS control unit har-
ness connector, turn ignition switch “OFF” and disconnect
battery ground cable. Because battery voltage is applied to O
EPS control unit even if ignition switch is turned “OFF”.
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EPS motor (1), torque sensor (2) and reduction gear (3) are installed
to steering column assembly.
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EPS MOTOR
EPS motor provides assist torque in proportion to the control signal from the EPS control unit.
TORQUE SENSOR
Torque sensor detects the steering torque and transmits the signal to the EPS control unit.
REDUCTION GEAR
Reduction gear increases the assist torque provided from the EPS motor, and outputs to the column shaft.
JSGIA0877GB
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INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL
Communicates the signal from each control unit via CAN communication. H
Control unit Signal status
• Transmits the following signal to EPS control unit via CAN communication:
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- Engine status signal
ABS actuator and electric unit (con- • Transmits the following signal to EPS control unit via CAN communication:
trol unit) - Vehicle speed signal (ABS)
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• Transmits the following signal to EPS control unit via CAN communication:
- Vehicle speed signal (Meter)
Combination meter
• Receives the following signal from EPS control unit via CAN communication:
- EPS warning lamp signal K
DESCRIPTION
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• If any malfunction occurs in the system and the control unit detects the malfunction, the EPS warning lamp in
the combination meter turns ON to indicate system malfunction.
• When EPS warning lamp is ON, the system enters into a manual steering state. (turning force at steering
wheel becomes heavy.)
• Under abnormal vehicle speed signal conditions, vehicle speed is judged as constant.
EPS SYSTEM : Protection Function INFOID:0000000014581910
While overload protection control is activated, assist torque gradually decreases and the steering wheel turn-
ing force becomes heavy. Assist torque returns to normal if the steering wheel is not turned for a while.
FUNCTION B
CONSULT can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown following:
Data monitor E
Monitor item
Condition Display value
BATTERY VOLT Ignition switch: ON Battery voltage
Steering wheel: Not steering (There is
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Approx. 0 Nm
no steering force)
TORQUE SENSOR Engine running
Steering wheel: Right turn Positive value (Nm)
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Steering wheel: Left turn Negative value (Nm)
Steering wheel: Not steering (There is
Approx. 0 A
no steering force)
MOTOR CURRENT Engine running H
Displays consumption current of
Steering wheel: Right or left turn
EPS motor (A)*1
Steering wheel: Not steering (There is I
Approx. 0 A
no steering force)
MOTOR SIG Engine running
Steering wheel: Right turn Positive value (A)
Steering wheel: Left turn Negative value (A) J
Steering wheel: Not steering (There is
Approx. 0 Nm
no steering force)
ASSIST TORQUE Engine running
Displays assist torque of EPS motor K
Steering wheel: Right or left turn
(Nm)
Displays temperature of inside of
C/U TEMP Ignition switch ON or engine running
EPS control unit (°C) or (°F) L
ASSIST LEVEL Engine running 100 % *2
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PHYSICAL VALUES
Terminal No.
Description Value
(Wire Color) Condition
(Approx.)
+ − Signal name Input/Output
1
— CAN low Input/Output — —
(P)
2
— CAN high Input/Output — —
(L)
Fail-Safe INFOID:0000000014581913
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• If any malfunction occurs in the system and the control unit detects the malfunction, the EPS warning lamp in
the combination meter turns ON to indicate system malfunction. F
• When EPS warning lamp is ON, the system enters into a manual steering state. (turning force at steering
wheel becomes heavy.)
• Under abnormal vehicle speed signal conditions, vehicle speed is judged as constant.
STC
Protection Function INFOID:0000000014581914
EPS control unit decreases the output signal to EPS motor during continuous extreme use of the power steer-
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ing function (e.g., full steering) for protection of the EPS motor and EPS control unit (Overload protection con-
trol).
DTC Inspection Priority Chart INFOID:0000000014581915
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When multiple DTCs are detected simultaneously, check one by one depending on the following priority list:
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DETAILED FLOW
1.COLLECT THE INFORMATION FROM THE CUSTOMER C
Get the detailed information from the customer about the symptom (the condition and the environment when
the incident/malfunction occurred) using the diagnosis worksheet.
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>> GO TO 2.
2.PERFORM THE SELF-DIAGNOSIS E
Check the DTC display with the “Self Diagnostic Result”. Refer to STC-9, "CONSULT Function".
Is there any DTC displayed?
YES >> Record or print DTC and freeze frame data (FFD). GO TO 3. F
NO >> GO TO 4.
3.PERFORM THE SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS STC
Perform the diagnosis applicable to the displayed DTC. Refer to STC-13, "DTC Index".
>> GO TO 6. H
4.CHECK THE WARNING LAMP FOR ILLUMINATION
Check that the warning lamp illuminate.
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Is ON/OFF timing normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> GO TO 2. J
5.PERFORM THE DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM
Perform the diagnosis applicable to the symptom.
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>> GO TO 6.
6.REPAIR OR REPLACE THE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS L
Repair or replace the specified malfunctioning parts.
>> GO TO 7. M
7.FINAL CHECK
Perform the “Self Diagnostic Result” again, and check that the malfunction is repaired completely. After check- N
ing, erase the “Self Diagnostic Result”. Refer to STC-9, "CONSULT Function".
Is no other DTC present and the repair completed?
YES >> Inspection End. O
NO >> GO TO 3.
>> GO TO 2.
2.DTC REPRODUCTION PROCEDURE
With CONSULT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
2. Perform “Self Diagnostic Result” of “EPS”.
Is DTC “C1601” detected?
YES >> Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to STC-18, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> Inspection End.
Diagnosis Procedure INFOID:0000000014581920
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2. Turn ignition switch ON.
CAUTION:
Never start the engine.
3. Check voltage between EPS control unit harness connector and ground. C
1.PRECONDITIONING
If “DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE” has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF and E
wait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.
>> GO TO 2. F
2.DTC REPRODUCTION PROCEDURE
With CONSULT STC
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
2. Perform “EPS” self-diagnosis.
Is DTC “C1602” detected? H
YES >> Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to STC-21, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> Inspection End.
Diagnosis Procedure INFOID:0000000014581922 I
1.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
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With CONSULT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
2. Erase self-diagnostic results for “EPS”.
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF and wait for at least 10 seconds. K
4. Perform self-diagnosis for “EPS”.
Is DTC “C1602” detected?
YES >> Power steering motor is malfunctioning. Replace power steering oil pump assembly. Refer to L
STC-35, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Check pin terminal and connection of each harness connector for malfunctioning conditions.
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>> GO TO 2.
2.DTC REPRODUCTION PROCEDURE
With CONSULT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
2. Perform “Self Diagnostic Result” of “EPS”.
Is DTC “C1604” detected?
YES >> Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to STC-22, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> Inspection End.
Diagnosis Procedure INFOID:0000000014581924
1.PRECONDITIONING
If “DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE” has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF and E
wait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.
>> GO TO 2. F
2.DTC REPRODUCTION PROCEDURE
With CONSULT STC
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
2. Perform “Self Diagnostic Result” for “EPS”.
Is DTC “C1606” detected? H
YES >> Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to STC-23, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> Inspection End.
Diagnosis Procedure INFOID:0000000014581926 I
1.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
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With CONSULT
1. Erase “Self Diagnostic Results” for “EPS”.
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and then wait 10 seconds and more.
3. Perform “Self Diagnostic Results” for “EPS”. K
Is DTC “C1606” detected?
YES >> EPS motor is malfunctioning. Replace steering column assembly. Refer to ST-29, "Removal and
Installation". L
NO >> Check EPS control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector. If
any items are damaged, repair or replace malfunctioning parts.
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>> GO TO 2.
2.DTC REPRODUCTION PROCEDURE
With CONSULT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
2. Perform “Self Diagnostic Result” for “EPS”.
Is DTC “C1607” or “C1608” detected?
YES >> Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to STC-24, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> Inspection End.
Diagnosis Procedure INFOID:0000000014581928
If “DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE” has been previously conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF and
wait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.
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>> GO TO 2.
2.DTC REPRODUCTION PROCEDURE STC
With CONSULT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
2. Perform “Self Diagnostic Result” for “EPS”. H
Is DTC “C1609” detected?
YES >> Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to STC-25, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> Inspection End. I
With CONSULT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON. K
2. Perform “Self Diagnostic Result” for “ABS”.
Is any DTC detected?
YES >> Check the DTC. Refer to BRC-56, "DTC Index". L
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK TERMINALS AND HARNESS CONNECTORS
Check EPS control unit pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector. M
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
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NO >> Repair or replace malfunctioning parts.
3.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT O
Perform “Self Diagnostic Result” for “EPS”.
Is DTC “C1609” detected?
YES >> EPS control unit is malfunctioning. Replace steering column assembly. Refer to STC-35, P
"Removal and Installation".
NO >> Check intermittent incident. Refer to GI-46, "Intermittent Incident".
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time application. It is an on-vehicle mul-
tiplex communication line with high data communication speed and excellent error detection ability. Many elec-
tronic control units are equipped onto a vehicle, and each control unit shares information and links with other
control units during operation (not independent). In CAN communication, control units are connected with 2
communication lines (CAN-H line, CAN-L line) allowing a high rate of information transmission with less wiring.
Each control unit communicate data but selectively reads required data only.
DTC Logic INFOID:0000000014581932
>> GO TO 2.
2.DTC REPRODUCTION PROCEDURE
With CONSULT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
2. Perform “Self Diagnostic Result” for “EPS”.
Is DTC “U1000” detected?
YES >> Proceed to diagnosis procedure. Refer to STC-26, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> Inspection End.
Diagnosis Procedure INFOID:0000000014581933
1.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS E
With CONSULT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
2. Perform “Self Diagnostic Result” for “EPS”. F
Is any DTC detected?
YES >> Check the DTC. Refer to STC-13, "DTC Index".
NO >> GO TO 2. STC
2.CHECK EPS WARNING LAMP SIGNAL
With CONSULT
1. Turn the ignition switch ON. H
CAUTION:
Never start the engine.
2. Select “Data Monitor” of “EPS” and select “WARNING LAMP”. I
3. Check that the EPS warning lamp is turned ON.
4. Start the engine.
CAUTION:
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Never drive the vehicle.
5. Check that the EPS warning lamp is turned OFF.
Is the inspection result normal?
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YES >> Perform the trouble diagnosis for combination meter power supply circuit. Refer to MWI-63,
"COMBINATION METER : Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> EPS control unit is malfunctioning. Replace steering column assembly. Refer to STC-35,
"Removal and Installation". L
EPS warning lamp does not turn ON when turning ignition switch ON from OFF. (Check the illumination of the
EPS warning lamp.)
Diagnosis Procedure INFOID:0000000014581937
EPS warning lamp does not turn OFF several seconds after engine started. B
Diagnosis Procedure INFOID:0000000014581939
1.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS C
With CONSULT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
2. Perform “Self Diagnostic Result” for “EPS”. D
Is any DTC detected?
YES >> Check the DTC. Refer to STC-13, "DTC Index".
NO >> GO TO 2. E
1.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF to ON.
2. Perform “Self Diagnostic Result” for “EPS”.
Is any DTC detected?
YES >> Check the DTC. Refer to STC-13, "DTC Index".
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK THE ILLUMINATION OF THE EPS WARNING LAMP
Check that the EPS warning lamp turns ON when ignition switch turns ON. Then, EPS warning lamp turns
OFF after the engine is started.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Perform trouble diagnosis of EPS warning lamp. Refer to STC-27, "Diagnosis Procedure".
3.CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (1)
With CONSULT
1. Start the engine.
CAUTION:
Never drive the vehicle.
2. Select “ASSIST LEVEL” in “Data Monitor” of “EPS”.
Does the item in “Data Monitor” indicate “100%”?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> GO TO 4.
4.CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (2)
With CONSULT
Select “BATTERY VOLT” in “Data Monitor” of “EPS”.
Does the item in “Data Monitor” indicate “10.5 V” or more?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Perform trouble diagnosis of EPS control unit power supply and ground. Refer to STC-18, "Diag-
nosis Procedure".
5.CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (3)
With CONSULT
1. Select “ASSIST LEVEL” in “Data Monitor” of “EPS”.
2. Stop the EPS system until the item in “Data Monitor” becomes “100%” or less.
NOTE:
While stopping the EPS system, do not turn steering wheel.
3. Check that the symptom continues.
Does the symptom continue?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> The assist torque decreases because of protection function. This is not malfunction. Inspection
End.
6.CHECK EPS CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL (4)
With CONSULT
1. Start the engine.
CAUTION:
Unbalance steering wheel turning force and return between right and left.
Diagnosis Procedure INFOID:0000000014581943
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