C1553 (blink 53) on Toyota Corolla E120: When resetting voltage, vehicle is being

Short answer: C1553 means “When resetting voltage, vehicle is being”. 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 OUTPUT DTC WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH FROM OFF TO ON.

Code

C1553 · blink 53

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. ECU internal malfunction EMPS ECU Fail safe function: When this code is identified, stop the steering assist.

What to check, in order

1. Workshop check order (RM821E): CHECK OUTPUT DTC WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH FROM OFF TO ON

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.