Nissan Murano: 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
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Start the engine.
CAUTION:
Never drive the Nissan Murano vehicle.
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Turn the steering wheel until it stops.
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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
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Select “C/U TEMP” and “C/U TEMP A” in “Data Monitor” mode of "EPS/DAST 3".
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Stop the system until the “Data Monitor” mode display value drops to 194°F (90°C) or less.
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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
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Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position. (There is no steering force.)
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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.
Diagnosis Procedure
Hydraulic pump electric power steering warning lamp does not turn OFF several seconds after engine is started.SELF DIAGNOSTIC RESULT
CONSULT
Select "Self Diagnostic Result" mode of "EPS/DAST 3"...
Diagnosis Procedure
CHECK THE ILLUMINATION OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WARNING LAMP
Check the hydraulic pump electric power steering warning lamp while engine is running...
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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...