## DTC Troubleshooting: 17

DTC: 17 | Torque Sensor Vcc

1. | Clear the DTC.

2. | Start the engine.

3. | Wait at least 10 seconds. Does the EPS indicator come on? YES - Go to 4. NO - The system is OK at this time.n

4. | Stop the engine, and verify the DTC. Is DTC17 indicated? YES - Go to 5. NO - The system is OK at this time.n

5. | Make sure the ignition switch is OFF.

6. | Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

7. | Disconnect the EPS control unit connector B (14P) and torque sensor 6P connector.

8. | Check for continuity between the EPS control unit connector B (14P) terminal No. 1 and body ground. Is there continuity? YES - Repair short to body ground in the wire between the torque sensor and EPS control unit.n NO - Go to 9.

9. | Connect torque sensor 6P connector terminal No.6 and body ground with a jumper wire.

10. | Check for continuity between the EPS control unit connector B (14P) terminal No. 1 and body ground. Is there continuity? YES - Go to 11. NO - Repair open in the wire between the torque sensor and EPS control unit.n

11. | Substitute a known-good EPS control unit, and connect the all disconnected connectors.

12. | Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.

13. | Start te engine. Does the EPS indicator come on? YES - Go to 14. NO - Check for loose EPS control unit connectors. If necessary, substitute a known-good EPS control unit and retest.n

14. | Stop the engine, and verify the DTC. Is DTC17 indicated? YES - Check for loose torque sensor connectors. If necessary, substitute a known-good steering gearbox and recheck.n NO - Perform the appropriate troubleshooting for the code indicated.n