Repair Procedures: Replacement

NOTE:

If a DTC occurs in the ECU, check the connectors and wiring. If no problem is found, replace the ECU.

CAUTION:

Before replacing the MDPS ECU, use the diagnostic device to read the settings of the old ECU

Perform the "ECU data backup" by GDS following in the order below.
1. Connect self - diagnosis connector (16pins) located in the lower of driver side crash pad to self - diagnosis device.
2. Turn the self - diagnosis device after key is ON.
3. After Selecting the "vehicle model" and "EPS system" on GDS vehicle selection screen.
4. Select the "Part exchange (Power steering ECU)"
  
  Fig 1: Screen Display - Selecting Part Exchange (Power Steering ECU)
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5. Follow the instructions shown on the screen.
  
  Fig 2: Screen Display - Part Exchange ECU Data Backup And Restoration (1 Of 2)
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  Fig 3: Screen Display - Part Exchange ECU Data Backup And Restoration (2 Of 2)
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6. Insert the VIN number and then select the "Read" in order to the ECU information save.
Fig 4: Screen Display - Part Exchange (Power Steering ECU)
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Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then wait for at least 30 seconds.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL REPLACEMENT ")
Disconnect the connector from the MDPS control unit.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Connector From MDPS Control Unit (1 Of 2)
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Fig 6: Disconnecting Connector From MDPS Control Unit (2 Of 2)
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Remove the MDPS control unit from the steering column after loosening the bolts.

Fig 7: Removing MDPS Control Unit From Steering Column Bolts
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Replace the MDPS control unit after separating the bracket.

Fig 8: Replacing MDPS Control Unit
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Install the connector to the MDPS control unit.

Fig 9: Installing Connector To MDPS Control Unit (1 Of 2)
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Fig 10: Installing Connector To MDPS Control Unit (2 Of 2)
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Perform the "ECU data restore" by GDS following in the order below.
1. Connect self - diagnosis connector (16pins) located in the lower of driver side crash pad to self - diagnosis device.
2. Turn the self - diagnosis device after key is ON.
3. After Selecting the "vehicle model" and "EPS system" on GDS vehicle selection screen.
4. Select the "Part exchange (Power steering ECU)"
  
  Fig 11: Screen Display - Selecting Part Exchange (Power Steering ECU)
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5. Follow the instructions shown on the screen.
  
  Fig 12: Screen Display - Part Exchange ECU Data Backup & Restoration (1 Of 2)
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  Fig 13: Screen Display - Exchanging Power Steering ECU (2 Of 2)
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6. Insert the VIN number and then select the "Write" in order to the ECU information save.
Fig 14: Screen Display - Entering VIN Number To Backup And Restore
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Conduct the "ASP Calibration" by GDS.
(Refer to "Diagnosis with GDS" below)
Remove the DTC and then perform the Conduct the "MDPS TEST (Motor Driven Power Steering)" by GDS.
(Refer to "MDPS PERFORMANCE INSPECTION ")
Turn off the IGN switch and wait for 10 seconds or more. Then check the operation after starting the engine.