C1524 · blink 24 – Motor Circuit Malfunction

System: EMPS
Dashboard light: EPS (electric power steering) warning
Check-engine blink code: 24
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: Motor Circuit Malfunction
Detection / symptoms: Detection: Short circuit of motor terminal or abnormal voltage or current in motor circuit.
Possible causes: Steering column assembly; EMPS ECU
What to check: Workshop check order (RM821E): CHECK POWER STEERING COMPUTER ASSY (EMPS ECU) -> CHECK STEERING COLUMN ASSY
Confidence: high (official Toyota RM821E)

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