C1514 · blink 14 – Torque Sensor Circuit Malfunction
- System
- EMPS
- Dashboard light
- EPS (electric power steering) warning
- Check-engine blink code
- 14
- Market note
- EMPS (electric power steering) is not fitted on PK cars; PK cars use hydraulic steering.
- Applies to
- Cars with electric power steering only. NOT fitted on PK cars: the EPC fig 4502 hydraulic vane pump covers ZZE12#..PKN and NZE120.
- Description
- Torque Sensor Circuit Malfunction
- Detection / symptoms
- Detection: Torque sensor malfunction Torque sensor power source malfunction
- Possible causes
- Steering column assemnbly; EMPS ECU
- What to check
- Workshop check order (RM821E): CHECK POWER STEERING ECU ASSY (EMPS ECU) -> CHECK WIRE HARNESSOPEN AND SHORT CIRCUIT (EMPS ECU − TORQUE SEN- -> CHECK STEERING COLUMN ASSY
- Confidence
- high (official Toyota RM821E)
From the factory service material. Clear the code and test-drive to confirm it returns. Search all fault codes · Common problems · Warning lights