Nissan Murano: Steering Control System :: Symptom Diagnosis / Steering Wheel Turning Force Is Heavy or Light

Nissan Murano (Z52) 2015-2024 Service Manual / Steering / Steering Control System :: Symptom Diagnosis / Steering Wheel Turning Force Is Heavy or Light

Diagnosis Procedure

SELF DIAGNOSTIC RESULT

CONSULT

Select "Self Diagnostic Result" mode of "EPS/DAST 3".

Is a malfunctioning system displayed?

YES>>

Check malfunctioning system. Refer to DTC Index.

NO>>

GO TO 2.

CHECK THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE SIGNAL (1)

CONSULT

  1. Start the engine.

    CAUTION:

    Never drive the Nissan Murano vehicle.

  2. Turn the steering wheel until it stops.

  3. Select “MTR ASSIST” in “Data Monitor” mode of "EPS/DAST 3".

Is the display value “100%”?

YES>>

GO TO 4.

NO>>

GO TO 3.

CHECK THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE SIGNAL (2)

CONSULT

  1. Select “C/U TEMP” and “C/U TEMP A” in “Data Monitor” mode of "EPS/DAST 3".

  2. Stop the system until the “Data Monitor” mode display value drops to 194°F (90°C) or less.

  3. Check whether symptom continues.

Does symptom continue?

YES>>

GO TO 4.

NO>>

This occurs because the protection function lowers the assist force. It is not a system malfunction. Inspection End.

CHECK THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE SIGNAL (3)

CONSULT

  1. Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position. (There is no steering force.)

  2. Select “BATTERY VOLT” in “Data Monitor” mode of "EPS/DAST 3".

Is the display value 10.5 V or more?

YES>>

GO TO 5.

NO>>

Check the battery power system. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure.

CHECK THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE SIGNAL (4)

CONSULT

Select “ESTM VHCL SPD” in “Data Monitor” mode of "EPS/DAST 3".

Monitor item Test condition Display value
ESTM VHCL SPD When stopped 0.00 mph or km/h
While driving

Approximately equal to the indication on speedometer*

(Inside of ±10%)

*: This may not agree with the speedometer indication immediately after the ignition switch is placed ON. This is not a malfunction.

Is the check result normal?

YES>>

GO TO 6.

NO>>

Check the combination meter and ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). Refer to CONSULT Function (METER/M&A) and CONSULT Function.

CHECK THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE SIGNAL (5)

CONSULT

Select “STR ANG SPD” in “Data Monitor” mode of "EPS/DAST 3".

Monitor item Test condition Display value
STR ANG SPD The steering wheel is not steered. Approx. 0.0 deg/s
The steering wheel is steered. Displays steering angle speed (deg/s)

Is the check result normal?

YES>>

GO TO 7.

NO>>

Check the steering angle sensor. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure.

CHECK THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE SIGNAL (6)

CONSULT

Select “ENGINE STATUS” in “Data Monitor” mode of "EPS/DAST 3".

Is the display value “RUN”?

YES>>

GO TO 8.

NO>>

Check the ECM. Refer to CONSULT Function.

CHECK THE STEERING FORCE

Check the steering force. Refer to Inspection.

Is the check result normal?

YES>>

Inspection End.

NO>>

It is possible that there is a mechanical malfunction. Check the steering system.

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    System Description SYSTEM DIAGRAMADAS CONTROL UNIT INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL ITEMInput Signal Item Transmit unit Signal name Description ECM CAN communication Brake pedal position switch signal Receives Brake pedal position switch state Accelerator pedal position signal Receives accelerator pedal position (angle) Stop lamp switch signal Receives stop lamp switch state Engine speed signal Receives engine speed TCM CAN communication Input speed signal Receives the number of revolutions of input shaft Current gear position signal Receives a current gear position Shift position signal Receives a selector lever position Output shaft revolution signal Receives the number of revolutions of output shaft ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) CAN communication ABS malfunction signal Receives a malfunction state of ABS ABS operation signal Receives an operational state of ABS TCS malfunction signal Receives a malfunction state of TCS TCS operation signal Receives an operational state of TCS VDC OFF switch signal Receives an ON/OFF state of VDC VDC malfunction signal Receives a malfunction state of VDC VDC operation signal Receives an operational state of VDC Nissan Murano Vehicle speed signal (ABS) Receives wheel speeds of four wheels Yaw rate signal Receives yaw rate acting on the Nissan Murano vehicle Side G sensor signal Receives lateral G acting on the Nissan Murano vehicle Combination meter CAN communication Parking brake switch signal Receives an operational state of the parking brake System selection signal Receives a selection state of each item in "Driver Assistance" BCM CAN communication Turn indicator signal Receives an operational state of the turn signal lamp and the hazard lamp Steering angle sensor CAN communication Steering angle sensor malfunction signal Receives a malfunction state of steering angle sensor Steering angle sensor signal Receives the number of revolutions, turning direction of the steering wheel Steering angle speed signal Receives the turning angle speed of the steering wheel Lane intervention switch Lane intervention switch signal Receives an ON/OFF state of the lane intervention switch Lane camera unit ITS communication Detected lane condition signal Receives detection results of lane marker Output Signal Item Reception unit Signal name Description ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) CAN communication Target yaw moment signal Transmits a target yaw moment signal to generate yaw moment to the Nissan Murano vehicle Combination meter CAN communication Intelligent Lane Intervention ON indicator lamp signal Transmits an Intelligent Lane Intervention ON indicator lamp signal to turn ON the Intelligent Lane Intervention ON indicator lamp Lane departure warning lamp signal Transmits an lane departure warning lamp signal to turn ON the lane departure warning lamp Lane camera unit ITS communication Nissan Murano Vehicle speed signal Transmits a vehicle speed calculated by the ADAS control unit Turn indicator signal Transmits a turn indicator signal received from BCM Steering assist system ON indicator Steering assist system ON indicator signal Turns ON the steering assist system ON indicator Intelligent Lane Intervention system ON indicator Intelligent Lane Intervention system ON indicator signal Turns ON the Intelligent Lane Intervention system ON indicator Warning system buzzer Warning buzzer signal Activates warning system buzzer...

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