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2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

3.5L V6AWDAUTOMATICgas
9 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor510Torque3875Fluid9DTC882Battery1Maintenance0Recalls9
C0215moderate severityChassis

EPS Torque Sensor Calibration Error

on 2009 Toyota Highlander 3.5L V6 · AWD

What this code means

The EPS torque sensor zero-point or gain calibration is outside acceptable parameters.

Symptoms

  • EPS warning after service
  • Steering pulls to one side with EPS active
  • Unequal assist left vs right
  • EPS warning light

Common causes

  • Torque sensor not calibrated after steering service
  • Steering alignment offset affecting sensor
  • Sensor mechanical shift
  • Module replacement without calibration

Diagnostic steps

  1. Perform torque sensor zero-point calibration
  2. Verify steering alignment
  3. Check sensor mounting
  4. Compare left and right torque readings
  5. Verify calibration procedure completed

Repair notes

Perform torque sensor calibration procedure. Ensure wheel alignment is correct first.

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