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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

  1. 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.

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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.