Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

C1516








POWER STEERING: ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM: C1516: Torque Sensor Zero Point Adjustment Incomplete

DTC C1516 - Torque Sensor Zero Point Adjustment Incomplete

DESCRIPTION

This DTC does not indicate a malfunction. The power steering ECU outputs this DTC when it determines that the torque sensor zero point calibration has not been completed normally.






INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

1. CLEAR DTC
(a) Clear the DTC Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
NEXT -- Continue to next step.

2. PERFORM ZERO POINT CALIBRATION OF TORQUE SENSOR
(a) Perform the torque sensor zero point calibration Programming and Relearning.
NEXT -- Continue to next step.

3. RECONFIRM DTC
(a) Check for DTCs.

Result





HINT: Replace the steering column assembly if DTCs are still output even after performing the torque sensor zero point calibration 3 times.

C -- END
B -- PERFORM ZERO POINT CALIBRATION OF TORQUE SENSOR
A -- REPLACE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY