Power steering

Motor rotation angle sensor malfunction

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Toyota RAV4. Motor rotation angle sensor malfunction

Description

The motor rotation angle sensor detects the motor rotation angle and sends this information to the power steering ecu.

Toyota RAV4. Motor rotation angle sensor malfunction

Wiring diagram
Toyota RAV4. Motor rotation angle sensor malfunction

Inspection procedure
  1. Check connector connection condition
  2. Check the installation condition of the motor rotation angle sensor connector.
Ok: motor rotation angle sensor connector is securely connected to the power steering ecu. Result


  1. reconfirm dtc
  2. Reinstall motor rotation angle sensor connector.
  3. Check for dtc.
Ok: dtc is not output. Result


  1. Read value of intelligent tester (motor rotation angle sensor)
  2. Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to the dlc3.
  3. Turn the ignition switch on and press the intelligent tester main switch on.
  4. Select the items "motor rotate" in the data list and read the value displayed on the intelligent tester.

Ok: during steering operation, motor rotation angle value changes from 0 to 360м/b>



Replace power steering ecu

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