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.
| Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schematic Reference: Power Steering Schematics Connector End View Reference: Component Connector End Views |
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| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | - | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle |
| 2 |
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4.8-5.2 V | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Test for an open or short to ground in the steering wheel position sensor 5-volt reference circuit. Refer to Testing for Continuity
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Test for a poor connection at the speed sensitive power steering (SSPS) control module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 7 |
| 5 | Test for an open or short to ground in the steering wheel position sensor signal circuit. Refer to Testing for Continuity
and Wiring Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Test for a poor connection at the steering wheel position sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and Connector Repairs
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 8 |
| 7 | Replace the power steering control module. Refer to Power Steering Control Module Replacement . Is the repair complete? |
- | Go to Step 9 | - |
| 8 | Replace the steering wheel position sensor. Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Replacement
. 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 |