C0745
Electric Power Steering Overtemperature Protection
The EPS module has reduced or disabled assistance to protect the motor from overheating, typically after extended low-speed manoeuvring.
- Check engine light: Not always
- Emissions related: No
- Repair difficulty: easy
Symptoms
- ABS warning light on
- ESC/stability control deactivated
- Possible reduced brake assist
- Speedometer may behave erratically
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Prolonged low-speed operation (e.g. parking)Common
- Motor thermal sensor driftLess likely
Parts involved
- Eps Motor
- Eps Control Module
C0745 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.