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teering system • 2014 Infiniti Q50 • MotoLogic

C1138 STEERING SYSTEM

DTC Description INFOID:0000000009685940

DTC DETECTION LOGIC

Display Item
DTC Malfunction detected condition
(Trouble diagnosis content)
4WAS CIRCUIT
C1138 When a malfunction is detected in direct adaptive steering system.
(4WAS circuit)

POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Harness or connector
• Direct adaptive steering system
• ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
FAIL-SAFE
The following functions are suspended.
• VDC function
• TCS function
• Brake limited slip differential (BLSD) function
• hill start assist function
• Brake force distribution function
• Active trace control function (control of chassis control module)
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.PRECONDITIONING
If “DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE” has been previously conducted, always turn the ignition switch OFF
and wait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.

>> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK DTC DETECTION
With CONSULT
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF → ON.
CAUTION:
• Be sure to wait of 10 seconds after turning ignition switch OFF or ON.
• Start the engine.
2. Repeat step 1 two or times.
3. Perform self-diagnosis for “ABS”.
Is DTC “C1138” detected?
YES >> Proceed to BRC-115, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO-1 >> To check malfunction symptom before repair: Refer to GI-43, "Intermittent Incident".
NO-2 >> Confirmation after repair: INSPECTION END
Diagnosis Procedure INFOID:0000000009685941

1.CHECK DIRECT ADAPTIVE STEERING SYSTEM

With CONSULT
1. Perform self-diagnosis for “EPS/DAST 3”. Refer to STC-54, "CONSULT Function".
2. Perform self-diagnosis for “DAST 1”. Refer to STC-59, "CONSULT Function".
3. Perform self-diagnosis for “DAST 2”. Refer to STC-64, "CONSULT Function".
Is any DTC detected?
YES >> Check the DTC.
• “EPS/DAST 3”: Refer to STC-79, "DTC Index".
• “DAST 1”: Refer to STC-92, "DTC Index".
• “DAST 2”: Refer to STC-105, "DTC Index".
NO >> GO TO 2.

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2.CHECK CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect steering force control module harness connector.
3. Disconnect steering angle main control module harness connector.
4. Disconnect steering angle sub control module harness connector.
5. Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) harness connector.
6. Check the connector for disconnection or looseness.
7. Check the pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repair or replace error-detected parts, securely lock the harness connector, and GO TO 3.
3.PERFORM SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT
1. Connect steering force control module harness connector.
2. Connect steering angle main control module harness connector.
3. Connect steering angle sub control module harness connector.
4. Connect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) harness connector.
5. Erase self-diagnosis result for “ABS”.
6. Turn the ignition switch OFF → ON.
CAUTION:
• Be sure to wait of 10 seconds after turning ignition switch OFF or ON.
• Start the engine.
7. Repeat step 6 two or more times.
8. Perform self-diagnosis for “ABS”.
Is any DTC “C1138” or “U1000” detected?
YES (“C1138”)>>GO TO 1.
YES (“U1000”)>>Refer to LAN-26, "Trouble Diagnosis Flow Chart".
NO >> INSPECTION END

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