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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHARGING SYSTEM DTCS PRESENT 
    NOTE:

    Make sure the Torque Sensor (Grey) harness connector is connected properly before continuing with this procedure.

    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, read DTCs in the PCM.

      Is there any Charging System or related voltage DTCs present?

      Yes 

      • Perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure. Refer to DTC INDEX .

      No 

      • Go To  2
  2. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC 
    NOTE:

    Make sure the battery is fully charged.

    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on vehicle work order.
    3. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
    4. Start the engine.
    5. Turn the steering wheel from stop to stop.
    6. Turn the ignition off.
    7. Turn the ignition on.
    8. With the scan tool, read EPS DTCs.

      Is the DTC active?

      Yes 

      • Go To  3

      No 

      • Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time.
  3. CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS 
    CAUTION:

    Do NOT disconnect the Torque Sensor (Grey) harness connector on the electric power steering gear, as permanent damage can occur to the Electric Power Steering (EPS) Module.

    NOTE:

    Make sure the Torque Sensor (Grey) harness connector is connected properly.

    1. Disconnect the EPS Module harness connectors.
    2. Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
    3. Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
    4. Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
      • Proper connector installation.
      • Damaged connector locks.
      • Corrosion.
      • Other signs of water intrusion.
      • Weather seal damage (if equipped).
      • Bent terminals.
      • Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
      • Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
      • Perform a terminal drag test on each connector terminal to verify proper terminal tension.

      Repair any conditions that are found.

    5. Connect the EPS Module harness connectors. Be certain that the harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    6. Connect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    7. Connect the related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
    8. With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
    9. Using the recorded Event and Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
    10. With the scan tool, read EPS Module DTCs.

      Did the DTC return?

      Yes 

      No