DTC 61-04: Motor Harness Malfunction
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- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Clear the DTC with the HDS.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Start the engine.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 61-04 indicated?
YES - Go to step 6.
NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Disconnect EPS control unit connector B (16P), (see EPS CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Check for continuity between EPS control unit connector B (16P) terminals No. 14 and No. 15, No. 14 and No. 16, No. 15 and No. 16 individually.Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Body Ground & EPS Control Unit Connector B (16P) Terminals 14, 15 & 16
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Is there continuity?
YES - Check for loose terminals in the EPS control unit connectors, and repair if necessary. If no poor connections are found, replace the EPS control unit (see EPS Control Unit Removal/Installation ).
NO - Go to step 9.
- Disconnect the EPS motor 3P connector (see EPS MOTOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
- On the EPS motor side, check for continuity between EPS motor 3P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2, No. 1 and No. 3, and No. 2 and No. 3 individually.
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Is there continuity?
YES - Repair an open in the wire between EPS control unit and EPS motor.
NO - Replace the EPS motor (see EPS Motor Removal and Installation ).