Last Modified: 05-13-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001C0WQ
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: GR Corolla Prod Date Range: [06/2018 - 01/2019]
Title: POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model (for Hatchback)): PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE; 2019 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [06/2018 - 01/2019]

PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

HINT:

  • Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table.
  • Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
  • Inspect the fuses and relays related to this system before inspecting the suspected areas below.

Power Steering System

Symptom

Suspected Area

Link

Heavy steering

Check assist limit record

2019 - 2020 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [06/2018 - 09/2019]; POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model (for Hatchback)): Check Assist Limit Record

Front tires (improperly inflated, unevenly worn)

2019 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [06/2018 - 01/2019]; TIRE / WHEEL: TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM: INSPECTION

Front wheel alignment (incorrect)

2019 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [06/2018 - 01/2019]; ALIGNMENT / HANDLING DIAGNOSIS: FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT: ADJUSTMENT

Front suspension (Lower ball joint)

2019 - 2022 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [06/2018 - 09/2022]; FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT: INSPECTION

Steering gear assembly

2019 - 2022 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [06/2018 - 09/2022]; STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: INSPECTION

Steering effort differs between right and left or is uneven

Rotation angle sensor initialization and torque sensor zero point calibration incomplete

2019 - 2020 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [06/2018 - 09/2019]; POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model (for Hatchback)): CALIBRATION

Front tires (improperly inflated, unevenly worn)

2019 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [06/2018 - 01/2019]; TIRE / WHEEL: TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM: INSPECTION

Front wheel alignment (incorrect)

2019 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [06/2018 - 01/2019]; ALIGNMENT / HANDLING DIAGNOSIS: FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT: ADJUSTMENT

Front suspension (Lower ball joint)

2019 - 2022 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [06/2018 - 09/2022]; FRONT SUSPENSION: FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT: INSPECTION

Steering gear assembly

2019 - 2022 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [06/2018 - 09/2022]; STEERING GEAR / LINKAGE: STEERING GEAR: INSPECTION

Torque sensor (Electric power steering column sub-assembly)

2019 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [06/2018 - 01/2019]; STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

Electric power steering column sub-assembly

2019 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [06/2018 - 01/2019]; STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

Power steering ECU with motor assembly

2019 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [06/2018 - 01/2019]; POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING ECU: REMOVAL

While driving, steering effort does not change in accordance with vehicle speed, or steering wheel does not return to its centered position easily

Skid control ECU (Brake actuator assembly)

2019 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [06/2018 - 01/2019]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: BRAKE ACTUATOR (for Gasoline Model): REMOVAL

Speed sensor

2019 - 2022 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [06/2018 - 09/2022]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model with Electric Parking Brake System): DTC CHECK / CLEAR

Torque sensor (Electric power steering column sub-assembly)

2019 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [06/2018 - 01/2019]; STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

Power steering ECU with motor assembly

2019 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [06/2018 - 01/2019]; POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING ECU: REMOVAL

CAN communication system

2019 - 2022 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [06/2018 - 09/2022]; NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

Friction sounds occur when turning steering wheel during low speed driving

Power steering motor (Power steering ECU with motor assembly)

2019 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [06/2018 - 01/2019]; POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING ECU: REMOVAL

Electric power steering column sub-assembly

2019 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [06/2018 - 01/2019]; STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

Spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly

2019 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [06/2018 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SPIRAL CABLE: INSPECTION

Steering column cover contacting steering wheel assembly

2019 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV [06/2018 - 01/2019]; STEERING COLUMN: STEERING WHEEL (except G16E-GTS): INSTALLATION

High-pitched sound (squeaking) occurs when turning steering wheel slowly with vehicle stopped

Power steering motor (Power steering ECU with motor assembly)

2019 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [06/2018 - 01/2019]; POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING ECU: REMOVAL

Steering wheel installation (incorrect)

2019 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV [06/2018 - 01/2019]; STEERING COLUMN: STEERING WHEEL (except G16E-GTS): INSTALLATION

Steering wheel vibrates and noise occurs when turning steering wheel from lock to lock

Power steering motor (Power steering ECU with motor assembly)

2019 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [06/2018 - 01/2019]; POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING ECU: REMOVAL

Electric power steering column sub-assembly

2019 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [06/2018 - 01/2019]; STEERING COLUMN: STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

Steering wheel installation (incorrect)

2019 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV [06/2018 - 01/2019]; STEERING COLUMN: STEERING WHEEL (except G16E-GTS): INSTALLATION

EPS warning light remains on

EPS warning light circuit

2019 - 2020 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [06/2018 - 09/2019]; POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model (for Hatchback)): EPS Warning Light Circuit