| Last Modified: 05-08-2025 | 6.11:8.1.0 | Doc ID: RM10000000208SG |
| Model Year Start: 2022 | Model: RAV4 | Prod Date Range: [12/2021 - ] |
| Title: POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM (for Type B): C1581; Assist Map Number Un-Writing; 2022 - 2025 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 - ] | ||
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DTC |
C1581 |
Assist Map Number Un-Writing |
DESCRIPTION
This DTC will be stored if the power steering ECU (rack and pinion power steering gear assembly) determines that the assist map is not written in the ECU.
|
DTC No. |
Detection Item |
DTC Detection Condition |
Trouble Area |
Warning Indicate |
Return-to-normal Condition |
Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
C1581 |
Assist Map Number Un-Writing |
Assist map not written in power steering ECU (rack and pinion power steering gear assembly) |
for Gasoline Model:
for HV Model:
|
EPS warning light: Comes on |
Assist Map Writing is performed |
- |
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
If the rack and pinion power steering gear assembly has been replaced, perform assist map writing and torque sensor zero point calibration.
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HINT:
Related parts store information necessary for assist map writing.
Related Part:
for Gasoline Model:
- ECM
- Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU)
- Skid control ECU (Brake actuator assembly)
for HV Model:
- Hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly
- Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU)
- No. 2 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly)
PROCEDURE
|
1. |
PERFORM ASSIST MAP WRITING |
(a) Perform assist map writing.
Chassis > EMPS > Utility
|
Tester Display |
|---|
|
Signal Check |
(b) Check for DTCs.
Chassis > EMPS > Trouble Codes
|
Result |
Proceed to |
|---|---|
|
DTC C1581 is output. |
A |
|
DTC C1581 is not output. |
B |
| B |
|
END |
|
|
2. |
CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM |
(a) Check for DTCs.
for Gasoline Model: Click here
for HV Model: Click here
|
Result |
Proceed to |
|---|---|
|
CAN communication system DTCs are not output. (for Gasoline Model) |
A |
|
CAN communication system DTCs are not output. (for HV Model) |
B |
|
CAN communication system DTCs are output. |
C |
| B |
|
| C |
|
GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM for Gasoline Model: Click here
for HV Model: Click here
|
|
|
3. |
CHECK RELATED PART |
(a) Confirm if the related part has the correct part number.
|
Related Part |
ECM |
|
Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU) |
|
|
Skid control ECU (Brake actuator assembly) |
NOTICE:
When removing the related part to check it, be sure to follow the appropriate procedures and precautions.
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ECM
Click here
-
Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU)
Click here
-
Skid control ECU (Brake actuator assembly)
Click here
|
Result |
Proceed to |
|---|---|
|
The related part has the correct part number. |
A |
|
The related part has an incorrect part number. |
B |
| B |
|
|
|
4. |
CHECK FOR DTC |
(a) Select Health Check on the Techstream screen and check if system DTCs of the related part are output.
HINT:
If system DTCs of the related part are stored, assist map writing to the power steering ECU (rack and pinion power steering gear assembly) may not be performed properly.
|
Result |
Proceed to |
|---|---|
|
System DTCs of the related part are output. |
A |
|
System DTCs of the related part are not output. |
B |
| A |
|
REPAIR CIRCUIT INDICATED BY OUTPUT CODE |
| B |
|
REPLACE RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
|
|
5. |
REPLACE RELATED PART WITH PART THAT HAS CORRECT PART NUMBER |
(a) Replace the related part with one that has the correct part number.
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ECM
Click here
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Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU)
Click here
-
Skid control ECU (Brake actuator assembly)
Click here
|
|
6. |
CHECK FOR DTC |
(a) Check for DTCs.
Chassis > EMPS > Trouble Codes
|
Result |
Proceed to |
|---|---|
|
DTCs are not output. |
A |
|
DTCs are output. |
B |
| A |
|
END |
| B |
|
REPLACE RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
|
|
7. |
CHECK RELATED PART |
(a) Confirm if the related part has the correct part number.
|
Related Part |
Hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly |
|
Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU) |
|
|
No. 2 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) |
NOTICE:
When removing the related part to check it, be sure to follow the appropriate procedures and precautions.
-
Hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly
Click here
-
Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU)
Click here
-
No. 2 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly)
Click here
|
Result |
Proceed to |
|---|---|
|
The related part has the correct part number. |
A |
|
The related part has an incorrect part number. |
B |
| B |
|
|
|
8. |
CHECK FOR DTC |
(a) Select Health Check on the Techstream screen and check if system DTCs of the related part are output.
HINT:
If system DTCs of the related part are stored, assist map writing to the power steering ECU (rack and pinion power steering gear assembly) may not be performed properly.
|
Result |
Proceed to |
|---|---|
|
System DTCs of the related part are output. |
A |
|
System DTCs of the related part are not output. |
B |
| A |
|
REPAIR CIRCUIT INDICATED BY OUTPUT CODE |
| B |
|
REPLACE RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
|
|
9. |
REPLACE RELATED PART WITH PART THAT HAS CORRECT PART NUMBER |
(a) Replace the related part with one that has the correct part number.
-
Hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly
Click here
-
Main body ECU (Multiplex network body ECU)
Click here
-
No. 2 skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly)
Click here
|
|
10. |
CHECK FOR DTC |
(a) Check for DTCs.
Chassis > EMPS > Trouble Codes
|
Result |
Proceed to |
|---|---|
|
DTCs are not output. |
A |
|
DTCs are output. |
B |
| A |
|
END |
| B |
|
REPLACE RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
|
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