heating RENAULT SCENIC 2007 J84 / 2.G Power Assisted Steering Workshop Manual

POWER-ASSISTED STEERING
Fault finding – System operation
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EPAS
Vdiag no.: 05, 09,
0DPOWER-ASSISTED STEERING
Fault finding – System operation
GENERAL OPERATION
On this vehicle, the steering system is power-assisted by an electric motor attached to the steering column.
The action of the driver is relayed by a torque sensor, which measures the force applied to the steering wheel,
and a steering column angle sensor (steering wheel angle sensor only on Vdiag 05 and 09). Assistance is given
by an electric motor which applies more or less torque to the steering column, in one direction or the other.
A computer controls this assistance according to several vehicle environment parameters, including the vehicle
speed.
EPAS ALSO OFFERS THE FOLLOWING:
Active recall:
This function is used to bring the steering wheel back to the straight-ahead position when driving at low speeds but
not when the vehicle is stationary. This function is normal on hydraulic power-assisted steering vehicles or vehicles
without assistance.
This function cannot be deactivated by the diagnostic tool.
For Vdiag 05 and 09 (columns with steering wheel angle sensor): this feature is inactive when the steering wheel
angle is not available (ET020 Programming steering wheel angle sensor for STATUS 1, STATUS 2, STATUS 3).
For Vdiag 0D (columns without steering wheel angle sensor): this feature is always inactive.
Lock torque limit:
This function limits the assistance torque when the steering wheel is held at full lock with considerable effort, when
the vehicle is stationary or travelling at a speed less than 3 mph (5 km/h). The purpose of this function is to limit
overheating of the electric power assisted steering motor.
Note:
When the computer detects a fault, the level of assistance can be modified depending on how serious the fault is.
An incorrect or absent vehicle speed signal results in assistance equal to that provided at 60 mph (100 km/h)
without active recall. The EPAS sends a steering wheel angle signal to the ESP computer (if fitted).
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POWER-ASSISTED STEERING
Fault finding – Interpretation of faults
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EPAS
Vdiag no.: 05, 09,
0DPOWER-ASSISTED STEERING
Fault finding – Interpretation of faults
DF001
PRESENT
OR
STOREDMOTOR THERMAL PROTECTION
NOTESPriority in the event of a number of faults:
Deal with fault DF020 "Computer supply voltage" first, whether it is present
or stored.
Conditions for applying the fault finding procedure to stored faults:
Apply this fault finding procedure even if the fault is stored.
Notes:
This fault does not indicate a system failure, but indicates either overheating of the
Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS) motor (160˚C) or of the computer (100˚C)
during repeated manoeuvres.
This fault can occur following repeated actions on the steering wheel (parking) and
causes a reduction in the steering assistance.
Check the conformity of the battery voltage and carry out fault finding on the charge circuit if necessary.
Remove the underside of the dashboard in order to gain access to the EPAS.
Ensure (carefully) that the EPAS is not still hot.
If the EPAS is still hot, let it cool for an hour before working on it.
Make sure that nothing in the EPAS environment can cause overheating (presence of components under the
dashboard, etc.).
Repair if necessary.
After leaving the EPAS to cool (PR008 Computer temperature and PR009 Steering motor temperature less
than 30˚C), clear the fault, start the engine and check that the EPAS is operating correctly by repeatedly carrying
out parking manoeuvres (turn the wheel slowly from the right-hand to left-hand lock positions).
Check that PR014 Level of assistance available = 100%.
If the fault is present once more or is stored after just a few manoeuvres, contact Techline.
AFTER REPAIRClear the stored faults.
Check that the EPAS is working.
Deal with any other faults.
DAE_V05_DF001/DAE_V09_DF001/DAE_V0D_DF001
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POWER-ASSISTED STEERING
Fault finding – Interpretation of parameters
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EPAS
Vdiag no.: 05, 09,
0D
PR014
LEVEL OF ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
NOTESNone.
In normal operation, this parameter shows the steering assistance value which depends on the level of motor
protection.
When the user holds the steering at full lock for more than 0.5 seconds, assistance drops to 52%.
This parameter can fall below 100% when the EPAS system is heated during repeated manoeuvres; this stores
fault DF001 Motor thermal protection if the heating lasts longer than 1 minute.
Note:
The level of assistance can be degraded according to system faults (see Faults summary table).
AFTER REPAIRPerform a test using the diagnostic tool.
DAE_V05_PR014/DAE_V09_PR014/DAE_V0D_PR014