PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
HINT:
Symptom |
Suspected Area |
Link |
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Heavy steering |
Front tires (improperly inflated, unevenly worn) |
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Front wheel alignment (incorrect) |
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Front suspension (Lower ball joint) |
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Steering gear assembly |
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Auxiliary battery and power source circuit (for GasolineModel) |
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Auxiliary battery and power source circuit (for HEVModel) |
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Power source voltage of power steering ECU assembly |
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Power steering ECU assembly |
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Vehicle condition (Steering wheel is turned from left to right repeatedly with vehicle stopped or heavy load is continuously applied to vehicle) |
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Heavy Steering (EPS Warning Light (Yellow)) |
Heavy Steering Feel (EPS Warning Light (Yellow)) |
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Steering effort differs between right and left or is uneven |
Front tires (improperly inflated, unevenly worn) |
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Front wheel alignment (incorrect) |
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Front suspension (Lower ball joint) |
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Steering gear assembly |
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Torque sensor (Electric power steering column sub-assembly) |
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Electric power steering column sub-assembly |
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Power steering ECU assembly |
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While driving, steering effort does not change in accordance with vehicle speed, or steering wheel does not return to its centered position easily |
Skid control ECU (Brake actuator assembly) |
for Gasoline Model:
for HEV Model:
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Speed sensor (for GasolineModel) |
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Speed sensor (for HEVModel) |
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Torque sensor (Electric power steering column sub-assembly) |
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Power steering ECU assembly |
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CAN communication system (for HEV Model) |
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CAN communication system (for Gasoline Model) |
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Friction sounds occur when turning steering wheel during low speed driving |
Power steering motor (Power steering ECU assembly) |
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Electric power steering column sub-assembly |
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Spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly |
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Steering column cover contacting steering wheel assembly |
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High-pitched sound (squeaking) occurs when turning steering wheel slowly with vehicle stopped |
Power steering motor (Power steering ECU assembly) |
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Steering wheel installation (incorrect) |
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Steering wheel vibrates and noise occurs when turning steering wheel from lock to lock |
Power steering motor (Power steering ECU assembly) |
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Electric power steering column sub-assembly |
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Steering wheel installation (incorrect) |
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EPS warning light remains on |
EPS warning light circuit |
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Abnormal feel at steering end position |
Refer to "Abnormal Feel at Steering End Position" |
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