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DTC C1581: Assist Map Number Un-Writing [06/2018 - ]: Procedure

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  1. PERFORM ASSIST MAP WRITING 
    1. Perform assist map writing.

      Chassis > EMPS > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Signal Check
    2. Check for DTCs.

      Chassis > EMPS > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC C1581 is output. A
      DTC C1581 is not output. B

    Result: 

    END 

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Check for DTCs.

      Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [06/2018 - ]

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      CAN communication system DTCs are not output. A
      CAN communication system DTCs are output. B

    Result: 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [06/2018 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK RELATED PART 
    1. Confirm if the related part has the correct part number.
      Related Part Hybrid vehicle control ECU
      Skid control ECU (Brake booster with master cylinder assembly)
      NOTE:

      When removing the related part to check it, be sure to follow the appropriate procedures and precautions.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      The related part has the correct part number. A
      The related part has an incorrect part number. B

    Result: 

    See step  5

    Result: 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Select Health Check on the Techstream screen and check if system DTCs of the related part are output.

      HINT: 

      If system DTCs of the related part are stored, assist map writing to the power steering ECU (rack and pinion power steering gear assembly) may not be performed properly.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      System DTCs of the related part are output. A
      System DTCs of the related part are not output. B

    Result: 

    GO TO DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTC 

    Result: 

    REPLACE RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [06/2018 - 10/2019]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [10/2019 - 08/2020]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2020 - 08/2021]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2021 - 09/2022]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [09/2022 - ] 

  5. REPLACE RELATED PART WITH PART THAT HAS CORRECT PART NUMBER 
    1. Replace the related part with one that has the correct part number.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  6

  6. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Check for DTCs.

      Chassis > EMPS > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output. A
      DTCs are output. B

    Result: 

    END 

    Result: 

    REPLACE RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [06/2018 - 10/2019]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [10/2019 - 08/2020]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2020 - 08/2021]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2021 - 09/2022]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [09/2022 - ]