DTC 16
DTC 16: Torque Sensor VT3 and VT61. Clear the DTC.
2. Start the engine.
3. Wait at least 10 seconds.
Does the EPS indicator come on?
YES-Go to step 4.
NO-Check for loose wires or poor connections. If the connections are good, the system is OK at this time.
4. Stop the engine, and verify the DTC.
Is DTC 16 indicated?
YES-Go to step 5.
NO-Perform the appropriate troubleshooting for the code indicated.
5. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF, then disconnect EPS control unit connector C (20P) and the torque sensor 6P connector.
6. Check for continuity between the appropriate EPS control unit connector C (20P) terminal and body ground (see table).
Is there continuity?
YES-Repair short to body ground in the appropriate sensor circuit between the torque sensor and EPS control unit.
NO-Go to step 7.
7. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
8. Measure the voltage between the appropriate EPS control unit connector C (20P) terminal and body ground (see table).
Is there battery voltage?
YES-Repair short to power in the +circuit wire between the EPS control unit and torque sensor.
NO-Go to step 9.
9. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
10. Check for continuity between the appropriate EPS control unit connector C (20P) terminal and the torque sensor 6P connector terminal.
Is there continuity?
YES-Go to step 11.
NO-Repair open in the appropriate torque sensor wire circuit between the EPS control unit and the torque sensor.
11. Check for loose or poor connections at the EPS control unit and the torque sensor connectors. If the connections are good, substitute the EPS control unit and recheck.
12. Start the engine.
Does the EPS indicator come on?
YES-Go to step 13.
NO-Replace the EPS control unit.
13. Stop the engine, and verify the DTC.
Is DTC indicated?
YES-Replace the steering gearbox and recheck.
NO-Perform the appropriate troubleshooting for the code indicated.