2006 > G 1.

6 DOHC > Steering System > Troubleshooting > C1290 Torque sensor main signal fail

COMPONENT LOCATION

General Description
A torque sensor, installed in the middle of steering column, is one unit composed of a main sensor and sub
sensor. When the steering wheel is turned, the torsion bar is twisted in proportion to load of the wheel, and
the assembled shaft turns as well. At this moment, due to twist of shaft, a change in the magnetic field is
generated in main sensor coil surrounds the shaft and in the sub-sensor coil which is inside torque sensor.
The change in current produced by this process is input to the EPS CM. With a change of input sensor
signal current, EPS CM determines driver's steering direction then, comparing current differences between
the two sensors, the EPS CM determines whether main sensor is open/short. The Torque sensor can be
damaged during disassembly of the sensor. You must disassemble or remove the sensor when removing
or replacing the assembly.
DTC Detecting Condition
Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC strategy ● Current check

Enable ● Torque sensor voltage ≥ 7 V

conditions
Threshold ● Sub sensor output ＞ 9.4 mA
● Open/short in sub
or ＜ 0.6 mA
value signal circuit
● Contact resistance in
Diagnosis ● 1sec
time connections.
● Faulty sensor
● Motor : OFF
● Relay : OFF
Fail safe
● Fail lamp : ON
● Restoration condition : Power "OFF"

Signal Waveform ＆ Data

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Monitor Scantool Data

1. Connect scantool to Data Link Connector(DLC) and start engine.
2. Monitor the "STEERING WHEEL TORQUE" parameter on the scantool.
3. Operate the steering wheel to the left and right.

Specification : Approx. 9.0 Nm ~ -9.0 Nm

4. Is parameter within specifications?

▶ Fault is intermittent and caused either by poor contact in connectors or wiring harness, or it has been
repaired and EPS CM memory is not cleared yet. Thoroughly check all connectors (and connections) for
looseness, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, and/or damage.
Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
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▶ Go to "W/Harness Inspection" procedure.

Terminal ＆ Connector Inspection
1. Many malfunctions in the electrical system are caused by poor harness and terminals. Faults can also
be caused by interference from other electrical systems, and mechanical or chemical damage.
2. Thoroughly check all connectors (and connections) for looseness, bending, corrosion, contamination,
deterioration, and/or damage.
3. Has a problem been found?

▶ Repair as necessary and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.

▶ Go to "Signal Circuit Inspection" procedure.

Signal Circuit Inspection
1. Ignition "OFF".
2. Disconnect torque sensor connector and EPS CM connector.
3. Measure resistance between terminal "2"of torque sensor harness connector and terminal "4"of EPS
CM harness connector.

Specification : Approx. 0 Ω

4. Is the resistance measured within specifications?

▶ Check for short to ground harness in control harness, short to ground in control harness.
→ If it is normal, go to "Component Inspection" procedure.
→ If it is abnormal, repair as necessary and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.

▶ Check for open in signal harness.

Repair as necessary and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
Component Inspection
1. Ignition "OFF".
2. Connect Scantool to Data Link Connector(DLC).
3. Engine "ON " and select "SCOPEMETER FUNCTION" on scantool.
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4. Operate the steering wheel to the left and right.

5. Measure output signal between terminal "2"of sensor harness connector and chassis ground.

6. Is torque sensor main signal within specifications?

▶ Substitute with a known-good EPS CM and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected,
replace EPS CM and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.

▶ Check torque sensor for contamination, deterioration, or damage. Substitute with a known-good
steering column assembly and check for proper operation.

Substitiuion is necessary because torque sensor is located in steering column assembly and
disconnect is impossible. If the problem is corrected, replace steering column assembly and then
go to "Verification of vehicle Repair" procedure
If the problem is corrected, replace steering column assembly and then go to "Verification of
vehicle Repair" procedure.

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Verification of Vehicle Repair

After a repair, it is essential to verify that the fault has been corrected.
1. Connect scantool and select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes(DTCs)" mode
2. Clear DTC.
3. Operate the vehicle within DTC Enable conditions in General information.
4. Are any DTCs present ?

▶ Go to the applicable troubleshooting procedure.

▶ System performing to specification at this time.

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