Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
- 2. This test checks for a short circuit in the wiring and control valve actuator windings.
- 3. This test checks for a poor connection at the SSPS control module.
- 4. This test checks for a short in the low and 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 - Remove the speed sensitive power steering (SSPS) control module.
- Measure the resistance between connector terminal 1 and 2 of wiring harness of SSPS control Module.
Is the measured resistance within the specified value?7-17Ω Go to Step 3 Go to Step 4 3 Check for a poor connection at the SSPS control module.
Did you find and correct the condition?- Go to Step 8 Go to Step 5 4 Check for a short between the LO and HI actuator control circuit of the SSPS control module.
Did you find and correct the condition?- Go to Step 8 Go to Step 6 5 Replace the SSPS control module.
Is the repair complete?- Go to Step 8 - 6 Check for a poor connection at the SSPS actuator.
Did you find and correct the condition?- Go to Step 8 Go to Step 7 7 Replace the SSPS actuator.
Is the repair complete?- Go to Step 8 - 8 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?- System OK Go to Step 2