Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the VES actuator harness connector.
- Measure for 0 volts between the variable effort steering actuator supply voltage circuit terminal A and ground.
- If the voltage is greater than the specified range, test the variable effort steering actuator supply voltage circuit for short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the EBCM.
- Ignition ON, measure for 12 volts between the variable effort steering actuator supply voltage circuit terminal A and ground.
- If the voltage is less than the specified range, test the variable effort steering actuator supply voltage circuit for short to ground or open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the EBCM.
- Connect a test lamp between the variable effort steering actuator supply voltage circuit terminal A and the variable effort steering actuator control circuit terminal B at the VES actuator harness connector.
- Using a scan tool, command the VES actuator ON. Verify the test lamp illuminates.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the variable effort steering actuator control circuit for open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the EBCM.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the VES actuator.