C1533: EPS ECU internal temp sensor
Short answer: C1533 means “EPS ECU internal temp sensor”. Below is what it means on each of the 2 cars we cover, with a link to the full page for each car.
C1533 on each car
| Car | Meaning on this car | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Passo (1st gen) | EPS ECU internal temp sensor (C1533/33) | high |
| Toyota Corolla (9th gen, E120) | EMPS ECU Circuit Malfunction (C1533/33) | high |
Symptoms
- Warning lamp per chart (see page)
Likely causes
- EPS ECU internal temp sensor
What to check, in order
- Follow manual section procedure for this code
Causes and checks above are the general meaning. The exact test steps and values differ by car: open your car’s page.