C1515 (blink 15) on Toyota Corolla E120: Torque Sensor Zero Point Calbration Not
Short answer: C1515 means “Torque Sensor Zero Point Calbration Not”. The car’s computer has found a fault in the EMPS system and turns on the EPS (electric power steering) warning. First check: read the code and freeze-frame data with an OBD-II scanner.
- Code
- C1515 · blink 15
- 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
- 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.
Related on this car
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.

