## EPS Components

#### DTC Troubleshooting (cont'd)

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DTC 43: Motor Driven Current is Excessively High

1. Clear the DTC.
2. Start the engine.
3. Turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times, and wait 10 seconds or more.

Does the EPS indicator come on?

YES - Go to step 4.

NO - The system is OK at this time.

4. Stop the engine, and verify the DTC.

Is DTC 43 indicated?

YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Perform the appropriate troubleshooting for the code indicated.

5. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF, then disconnect the EPS control unit connector B (2P) and the motor 2P connector.
6. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
7. Measure the voltage between the EPS control unit connector B (2P) terminal No. 1 and body ground.

   EPS CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR B (2P)

Wire side of female terminals

Is there battery voltage?

YES - Repair short to power in the + circuit wire between the EPS control unit and motor.

NO - Go to step 8.

8. Measure the voltage between the EPS control unit connector B (2P) terminal No. 2 and body ground.

EPS CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR B (2P)

Wire side of female terminals

Is there battery voltage?

YES - Repair short to power in the - circuit wire between the EPS control unit and motor.

NO - Go to step 9.

9. Turn the ignition switch is OFF.
10. Check for continuity between the EPS control unit connector B (2P) terminal No. 1 and No. 2.

    EPS CONTROL UNIT CONNECTOR B (2P)

Wire side of female terminals

Is there continuity?

YES - Repair short between the GRN and RED wires in the motor circuit between the EPS control unit and motor.

NO - Go to step 11.