Test Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. 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.
- 2: Tests if the malfunction exists in the vehicles charging system.
- 3: Tests if the malfunction is in the EPS system.
DTC C0899
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connector End Views Reference: Power Steering System Connector End Views | |||
| 1 | Did you perform the Power Steering Diagnostic System Check? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Power Steering System |
| 2 |
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Go to Step 3 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Electrical in Battery |
| 3 | With the scan tool observe the Battery Voltage parameter in the EPS Data List. Does the scan tool display less than 8 Volts? |
Go to Step 3 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems |
| 4 | Test the battery positive voltage circuit of the PSCM for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing
and to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Test the ground circuit of the PSCM for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing
and to Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the PSCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and to Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the underhood fuse block stud terminal. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and to Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 | Inspect for poor connections at the ground connector, G207. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
and to Connector Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 9 |
| 9 | Replace the EPS assembly. Refer to Steering Column Replacement
in Steering Wheel and Column. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 10 | - |
| 10 |
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Go to Step 2 | System OK |