System Description

GENERAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION ON SYSTEM





To improve operational reliability, the dual-circuit system has been adopted for the torque sensor. If any malfunction occurs in the electric power steering system, the fail-safe function of the electric power steering-ECU is activated, and the output current of the electric power steering-ECU applied to the motor is turned off. At the same time, the steering system enters manual mode, and informs a driver of the system malfunction by illuminating the warning light on the combination meter. The warning light illuminates when the following malfunctions occur: open circuit in the electric power steering system wiring harness, poor connection, malfunctions in the electric power steering-ECU, motor, or sensors.