DTC C1659-87: CAN Time-Out SAS: General Description
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The Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) ECU is designed to provide directional control and smooth feeling to driver when driver operates steering wheel. There is a function to detect rotation speed and direction of steering wheel in torque sensor. Rotation speed and direction signals are used for damper, return and assist control.