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Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 02/2019]
Title: POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM: C1541; Vehicle Speed Signal; 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]

DTC

C1541

Vehicle Speed Signal

DESCRIPTION

for Gasoline Model:

  • The power steering ECU (rack and pinion power steering gear assembly) receives vehicle speed signals from the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) via CAN communication. The ECU provides appropriate assist force in accordance with the vehicle speed based on the signals.

for HV Model:

  • The power steering ECU (rack and pinion power steering gear assembly) receives vehicle speed signals from the skid control ECU (brake booster with master cylinder assembly) via CAN communication. The ECU provides appropriate assist force in accordance with the vehicle speed based on the signals.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

Warning Indicate

Return-to-normal Condition

Note

C1541

Vehicle Speed Signal

A vehicle speed signal malfunction is detected
  • Brake control system
  • CAN communication system

EPS warning light: Comes on

The ECU judges the system has returned to normal

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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.

Click here 2019 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; POWER ASSIST SYSTEMS: POWER STEERING SYSTEM: CALIBRATION

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

(a) Check if DTC U0129 is output.

Chassis > EMPS > Trouble Codes

Result

Proceed to

DTC U0129 is not output.

A

DTC U0129 is output.

B
A

GO TO BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART)

for Gasoline Model: Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 -        ]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM (w/ Vacuum Brake Booster): HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

for HV Model: Click here 2019 - 2021 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 12/2021]; BRAKE CONTROL / DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM (w/o Vacuum Brake Booster): HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

B

GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING)

for Gasoline Model: Click here 2019 - 2024 MY RAV4 [11/2018 -        ]; NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

for HV Model: Click here 2019 MY RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 02/2019]; NETWORKING: CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (for HV Model): HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING