Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Component Inspection
- IG "OFF".
- IG "ON".
- Connect GDS and select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)" mode.
- Using a GDS, Clear DTC.
- Select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)" mode again.
- Are any DTCs present?
YES
- Substitute with a known-good EPS ECU and check for proper operation.
If the problem is corrected, replace EPS ECU and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
*In a case of replacing the EPS ECU, operate "Steering Angle Sensor Calibration" by GDS in EPS system.
- Substitute with a known-good HECU and check for proper operation. If problem is corrected, replace HECU and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.NOTE: *In a case of replacing HECU, operate following functions
NO
- Fault is intermittent caused by poor connection in CAN signal harness and/or HECU's connector. Go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
- Substitute with a known-good EPS ECU and check for proper operation.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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