Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2025 Repair Manual: Torque Sensor Zero Point Adjustment Undone (C1515)

DESCRIPTION

This DTC does not indicate a malfunction. The power steering ECU assembly stores this DTC when it determines that torque sensor zero point calibration has not been performed.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

Warning Indicate

Return-to-normal Condition

Note

C1515

Torque Sensor Zero Point Adjustment Undone

This DTC is stored when torque sensor zero point calibration has not been performed.

-

EPS warning light: Comes on

Zero point calibration is performed or the power switch is turned on (IG) again

There is no malfunction if this DTC is not output again after performing zero point calibration.

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • If the electric power steering column sub-assembly has been replaced, perform torque sensor zero point calibration.

    Click here

  • If the power steering ECU assembly has been replaced, perform assist map writing and torque sensor zero point calibration.

    Click here

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK FOR DTC

(a) Calibrate the torque sensor zero point. (Step 1)

Click here

Chassis > EMPS > Utility

Tester Display

Torque Sensor Adjustment

(b) Check for DTCs. (Step 2)

Click here

Chassis > EMPS > Trouble Codes

HINT:

If DTCs are output, perform steps (1) and (2) two more times.

Result

Proceed to

DTCs are still output after performing steering zero point calibration 3 times.

A

Normal system code is output.

B

B

END

A

2.

REPLACE POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY

(a) Replace the power steering ECU assembly.

Click here

NEXT

3.

CHECK FOR DTC

(a) Calibrate the torque sensor zero point. (Step 1)

Click here

Chassis > EMPS > Utility

Tester Display

Torque Sensor Adjustment

(b) Check for DTCs. (Step 2)

Click here

Chassis > EMPS > Trouble Codes

HINT:

If DTCs are output, perform steps (1) and (2) two more times.

Result

Proceed to

DTCs are still output after performing steering zero point calibration 3 times.

A

Normal system code is output.

B

A

REPLACE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING COLUMN SUB-ASSEMBLY

B

END

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