C1532 (blink 32) on Toyota Corolla E120: EMPS ECU Circuit Malfunction

Short answer: C1532 means “EMPS ECU 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: read the code and freeze-frame data with an OBD-II scanner.

Code

C1532 · blink 32

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

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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.