Vehicle S/W Management

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Inspection Condition	Inspection Procedure	Reference
Ignition "ON".	Connect KDS/GDS to "Data Link Connector (DLC)". Perform the "MDPS Tuning Data Setting (Backup and Write)" procedure during the S/W Management of the Motor Driven Power Steering system.	Fig.1 to 10

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Inspection Condition	Inspection Procedure	Reference
Ignition "ON".	Connect KDS/GDS to "Data Link Connector (DLC)". Perform the "Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) Calibration" procedure during the S/W Management of the brake control system.	Fig.1 to 5

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Good

Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or MDPS unit connector or was repaired and MDPS unit memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for backed out terminal, improper mating, broken locks, looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, damage or poor terminal to wire connection. Repair or replace as necessary and Go to "Verification Of Repair " procedure.

No Good

Carefully re-do this troubleshooting guide steps.
If no problems were found with the circuits or connectors, replace the MDPS unit and Go to "Verification Of Repair " procedure.