Test Description

The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

3: Determines if the malfunction is caused by an internal SSPS control module malfunction.

Step	Action	Yes	No
Schematic Reference: Power Steering Schematics Connector End View Reference: Component Connector End Views
1	Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?	Go to Step 2	Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2	Do any of the other instrument cluster indicators or gages function?	Go to Step 3	Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle and diagnose the IP first.
3	Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the speed sensitive power steering (SSPS) control module electrical connector. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the SSPS warning lamp control circuit and ground. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Does the SSPS warning lamp turn ON?	Go to Step 7	Go to Step 4
4	Test the SSPS warning lamp control circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 8	Go to Step 5
5	Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement . Inspect the SSPS warning lamp bulb for an open. Replace if necessary. Did you find and complete the repair?	Go to Step 8	Go to Step 6
6	Replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement . Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 8	-
7	Replace the SSPS control module. Refer to Power Steering Control Module Replacement . Did you complete the replacement?	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