C1516 (blink 16) on Toyota Corolla E120: Calibration of Sensor Zero Point Not

Short answer: C1516 means “Calibration of Sensor Zero Point Not”. 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): PERFORM CALIBRATION OF TORQUE SENSOR ZERO POINT -> CHECK POWER STEERING COMPUTER ASSY (EMPS ECU).

Code

C1516 · blink 16

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.

What to check, in order

1. Workshop check order (RM821E): PERFORM CALIBRATION OF TORQUE SENSOR ZERO POINT -> CHECK POWER STEERING COMPUTER ASSY (EMPS ECU)

Related on this car

• All fault codes for this car
• Warning lights
• Where the parts are (parts map)
• Common problems

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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.