DTC Troubleshooting
DTC TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
| 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 |
Does the scan tool indicate that the SSPS Commanded Current parameter is within specified range? |
- | Check for intermittent and poor connections in wiring systems. | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 |
Does the resistance measure within the specified range? |
6.6 - 6.8 Ω | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 10 |
| 4 | Check the VES actuator and actuator harness for a short to ground. Was a short to ground located? |
- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 |
| 5 | Visually inspect the actuator harness for any cut, chaffed or damaged wires. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 12 |
| 6 | Check the high effort control circuit of the VES actuator for a short to ground. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Check the high effort control circuit of the VES actuator for an open or short to voltage. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 | Check the low effort control circuit of the VES actuator for a short to ground. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 9 |
| 9 | Check the low effort control circuit of the VES actuator for an open or short to voltage. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 11 |
| 10 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the VES actuator. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 12 |
| 11 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the SSPS control module. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 13 |
| 12 | Replace the VES actuator. Did you complete the repair? |
- | Go to Step 14 | - |
| 13 | Replace the power steering control module. Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 14 | - |
| 14 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
- | System OK | Go to Step 2 |