C1516 · blink 16 – Calibration of Sensor Zero Point Not

System: EMPS
Dashboard light: EPS (electric power steering) warning
Check-engine blink code: 16
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: Calibration of Sensor Zero Point Not
Detection / symptoms: Detection: When torque sensor zero point calibration not performed, − this DTC is detected. This is detected when the torque sensor zero point calibra- − tion is not completed normally.
What to check: Workshop check order (RM821E): PERFORM CALIBRATION OF TORQUE SENSOR ZERO POINT -> CHECK POWER STEERING COMPUTER ASSY (EMPS ECU)
Confidence: high (official Toyota RM821E)

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