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Test Description

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Reno and 2005 Suzuki Forenza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 2 of SSPS control module and the connector terminal 1 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