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C1290 Torque Sensor Signal Error

AutoHex Online Help: Hyundai TUCSON/ix35(LM/EL) 2012
Component Location
General Description

The steering angle sensor has a function to sense a steering angle and a velocity of a steering wheel.

The procedure is as follows: A drive turns a steering wheel ? Main/Sub-gear turns ? Rotation angle senses ? A steering angle is calculated. The EPS(MDPS) CM uses signals of steering angle sensor and controls for its restoring and damping control.



DTC Description

If the signal of main/sub sensor is out of a normal range, the EPS CM sets DTC C1290.

DTC Detecting Condition

Item

Detecting Condition

Possible cause

DTC Strategy

Check Torque sensor signal

Poor connection in Torque sensor

Torque sensor

Enable conditions

IG ON

Threshold value

If the signal of main/sub sensor is out of a normal range

Fail Safe

Motor : ON

Relay : ON