Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
- 2. This test checks for an open circuit or short to ground in the steering wheel position sensor circuits.
- 3. This test checks for an open circuit or short to ground on the 5-volt reference circuit.
- 4. This test checks for a poor connection at the SSPS control module.
- 5. This test checks for short to ground in the high actuator control circuits of the SSPS control module.
- 6. This test checks for a poor connection at the power steering fluid flow control valve actuator.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 - Disconnect the steering wheel position sensor.
- Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
- Measure the voltage between the 5-volt reference circuit and the low reference circuit to the steering wheel position sensor.
Is the measured resistance within the specified value?4.8-5.2 V Go to Step 5 Go to Step 3 3 Check for an open or short to ground in the steering wheel position sensor 5-volt reference circuit.
Did you find and correct the condition?- Go to Step 9 Go to Step 4 4 Check for a poor connection at the SSPS control module.
Did you find and correct the condition?- Go to Step 9 Go to Step 7 5 Check for an open or short to ground in the steering wheel position sensor signal circuit.
Did you find and correct the condition?- Go to Step 9 Go to Step 6 6 Check for a poor connection at the steering wheel position sensor.
Did you find and correct the condition?- Go to Step 9 Go to Step 8 7 Replace the SSPS control module.
Is the repair complete?- Go to Step 9 - 8 Replace the steering wheel position sensor.
Is the repair complete?- Go to Step 9 - 9 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?- System OK Go to Step 2