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Honda HR-V: DTC U3003-17 (EPS Control Unit)

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information.

Electronic Power Steering (Eps) System - Diagnostics

DTC (EPS)

1. Problem verification.

  1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

Clear DTCs

  1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then start the engine.
  2. Turn the steering wheel to left and right several times, and keep holding each direction for 10 seconds or more.
  3. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Electronic Power Steering (Eps) System - Diagnostics

Is DTC U3003-17 indicated?

YES

The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

NO

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the Freeze data/on-board snapshot.

2. EPS control unit check (update).

  1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
  2. Update the EPS control unit if it does not have the latest software.
  3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then start the engine.
  4. Turn the steering wheel to left and right several times, and keep holding each direction for 10 seconds or more.
  5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Electronic Power Steering (Eps) System - Diagnostics

Is DTC U3003-17 indicated?

YES

Check for loose terminals and poor connections at the EPS control unit connectors. If the EPS control unit was updated and the symptom/indication is still present, replace the EPS motor/control unit.

NO

Troubleshooting is complete.

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