Honda HR-V: DTC U3003-17 (EPS Control Unit)
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting
information.
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DTC (EPS)
1. Problem verification.
- Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
- Clear the DTC with the HDS.
Clear DTCs
- Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then start the engine.
- Turn the steering wheel to left and right several times, and keep
holding each direction for 10 seconds
or more.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
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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).
- Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.
- Update the EPS control unit if it does not have the latest software.
- Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then start the engine.
- Turn the steering wheel to left and right several times, and keep
holding each direction for 10 seconds
or more.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
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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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DTC ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS EPS RELATED DTCS
NOTE
DTC Advanced Diagnostics
Initial Diagnosis:
The initial on-board diagnosis occurs right after the vehicle condition is
turned to the ON mode, and th
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
EPS MOTOR/CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal
1. Steering Column/EPS Control Unit - Remove
2. EPS Motor/Control Unit - Remove
Disconnect the connector (A)
Remo
DESCRIPTION
EPS SYSTEM DESCRIPTION - STEERING COLUMN
The steering force from the steering wheel is sent to the column shaft. The
torque sensor measures the
difference between the force applied to the
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Removal & Installation
Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint. If brake
fluid does contact the paint, wash it off
immediately with water.
NOTE:
Press the brake pedal several times to deplete the vacuum in the brake
booster.
Be careful when handling the master cyl
NOTE: Examples used in this article are general in nature and do not
necessarily relate
to a specific engine or system. Illustrations and procedures have been chosen
to guide mechanic through engine overhaul process. Descriptions of processes
of cleaning, inspection, assembly and machine shop pract