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Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 3. This test checks for a short to voltage in the wiring.
  2. 4. This test checks for a poor connection at the SSPS control module.
    DIAGNOSTIC REFERENCE INTERMITTENT DTC

    Step Action Value(s) Yes No
    1 Did you perform the Variable Effort Steering Diagnostic System Check? - Go to Step 2 Go to DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK-VARIABLE EFFORT STEERING 
    2
    1. Remove the speed sensitive power steering (SSPS) control module.
    2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
    3. Measure the voltage between the connector terminal 1 of SSPS control module and the connector terminal 2 of SSPS actuator.

    Is the measured voltage greater than the specified value?
    0V Go to Step 4 Go to Step 3
    3 Check for a poor connection at the SSPS control module.
    Did you find and correct the condition?
    - Go to Step 6 Go to Step 5
    4 Repair the short wiring harness and the connector between the SSPS actuator and the SSPS control module.
    Did you complete the repair?
    - Go to Step 6 -
    5 Replace the SSPS control module.
    Is the repair complete?
    - Go to Step 6 -
    6 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
    Did you correct the condition?
    - System OK Go to Step 2