Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 - POWER STEERING


ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM - FAIL-SAFE CHART

If a problem occurs in the electronic power steering system, the P/S warning light will come on in the combination meter and steering power assistance will be stopped, fixed at a particular point, or decreased simultaneously to protect the system.

DTC No.MalfunctionFail-safe
C1511Torque Sensor Circuit MalfunctionPower assistance stops.
C1512
C1513
C1521Motor Circuit Malfunction
C1522
C1523
C1524
C1528Motor Rotation Angle Sensor Malfunction
C1531ECU Malfunction
C1532
C1555Motor Relay Welding Failure
C1533ECU MalfunctionSystem overheat prevention control continues without using the substrate temperature sensor.
C1534ECU MalfunctionTorque sensor zero point and rotation angle sensor calibration value are set to the default values.
C1541Vehicle Speed Signal MalfunctionAmount of power assistance is fixed for a speed of 100 km/h (62 mph).
C1521Lost Communication With Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module
  • HINT:
  • The amount of power assistance may be decreased to prevent the motor and ECUs from overheating if the steering wheel is continuously turned when the vehicle is either stopped or driven at a low speed, or if the steering wheel is kept at either full lock position for a long time. In that case, the amount of power assistance will return to normal if the steering wheel is not turned for approximately 10 minutes with the engine idling.