C1514 (blink 14) on Toyota Corolla E120: Torque Sensor Circuit Malfunction

Short answer: C1514 means “Torque Sensor Circuit Malfunction”. The car’s computer has found a fault in the EMPS system and turns on the EPS (electric power steering) warning. First 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.

Code

C1514 · blink 14

System

EMPS

Dashboard light

EPS (electric power steering) warning

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.

Market note

EMPS (electric power steering) is not fitted on PK cars; PK cars use hydraulic steering.

Confidence

high (official Toyota RM821E)

Source

toyotamanuals.gitlab.io

Symptoms and when it is set

1. Torque sensor malfunction Torque sensor power source malfunction

Likely causes

1. Steering column assemnbly; EMPS ECU

What to check, in order

1. 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

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Clearing the code does not fix the fault. If it comes back, the problem is still there. For brakes, airbags and steering, see a trained mechanic.