Toyota RAV4 Quiz
Power steering

Ecu malfunction

In this manual: Power steering
Introduction — 37Interior — 12Exterior — 432Az-fe engine mechanical — 1552Az-fe ignition — 182Az-fe charging — 232Az-fe emission control — 82az-fe exhaust — 32Az-fe fuel — 72Az-fe lubrication — 4Brake — 17Brake control — 63U140f automatic transaxle — 59Instrument panel — 8Suspension — 18Drive shaft — 23Axle — 6Tire and wheel — 30Air conditioning — 93Lighting — 45Cruise control — 21Differential — 12Door lock — 31Engine immobiliser — 21Horn — 5Can communication — 27Mirror — 5Parking brake — 5Power steering — 27Propeller shaft — 3Seat — 29Seat belt — 27Sliding roof — 25Steering column — 6Wiper and washer — 11Supplemental restraint system — 95Other system — 5Maintenance — 14
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Toyota RAV4. Ecu malfunction

Description Inspection procedure

If the power steering ecu detects these dtcs, it will shut off the motor relay circuit (built into the power steering ecu) and stop power assist. However, power assist continues if dtc c1533 is output.


  1. Reconfirm dtc
  2. Check for dtc.
Ok: dtc is not output.


Replace power steering ecu

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