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Inspection Procedure

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  1. CHECK DTC OUTPUT 
    1. Check if DTC U0121 is output

      Result 

    RESULT CHART

    Result Proceed to
    DTC is not output A
    DTC U0191 is output B

    HINT

    DTC U0129 indicates a skid control ECU communication malfunction in the electronic power steering system

    B: GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM  (See HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING )

    A: Go to next Step 

  2. CHECK DTC OUTPUT 
    1. Check for DTCs of the VSC system

      Result 

    RESULT CHART

    Result Proceed to
    DTC is not output A
    DTC C0200, C0205, C0210, C0215, C1235, C1236, C1238, or C1239 is output B

    HINT

    These DTCs indicate a speed sensor signal malfunction in the VSC system (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR )

    NOTE: If replacing the power steering ECU assembly, initialize the rotation angle sensor value and calibrate the torque sensor zero point (See CALIBRATION ).

    B: GO TO BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM (SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT)  (See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART )

    A: REPLACE POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY  (See POWER STEERING ECU )