Diagnostic Test
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- TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION NOTE:
Check for any TSB(s) related to the condition. If a TSB applies, perform the procedure outlined in the TSB before continuing.
- Turn the ignition on.NOTE:
Make sure the battery voltage is between 10.0 and 16.0 volts.
- With the scan tool, read the module status.NOTE:
Check the BCM for any active CAN hardware DTCs, perform the diagnostic procedure for those DTCs before proceeding.
Does the scan tool indicate that the module is active on the bus?
Yes
- The no response condition is not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals, and correct pin tension.
No
- Go To 2
- Turn the ignition on.
- CHECK THE (A950) FUSED B(+) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN OR SHORT
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Module C1 and C2 harness connectors.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (A950) Fused B(+) circuit.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Repair the (A950) Fused B(+) circuit for an open or short.
- Perform the EPS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK THE (F942A) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN OR SHORT
- Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (F942A) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Repair the (F942A) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit for an open or short.
- Perform the EPS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (F942A) Fused Ignition Switch Output (Run-Start) circuit.
- CHECK THE (Z926) GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Turn the ignition off.
- Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the (Z926) Ground circuit.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Yes
- Go To 5
No
- Repair the (Z926) Ground circuit for an open.
- Perform the EPS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK THE (D139) CAN C(+) BUS CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Disconnect the Star Can C Dash C6 harness connector. Perform the CAN C DASH STAR CONNECTOR REMOVAL process. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Measure the resistance of the (D139) CAN C Bus (+) circuit between the Star Can C Dash C6 harness connector and the EPS C1 harness connector.
Is the resistances below 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 6
No
- Repair the (D139) CAN C(+) Bus circuit for an open.
- Perform the EPS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- CHECK THE (D138) CAN C(-) BUS CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Measure the resistance of the (D138) CAN C Bus (-) circuit between the Star Can C Dash C6 harness connector and the EPS C1 harness connector.
Are the resistances below 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Replace the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to GEAR, INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION, REMOVAL .
- Perform the EPS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Repair the (D138) CAN C(-) Bus circuit for an open.
- Perform the EPS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Measure the resistance of the (D138) CAN C Bus (-) circuit between the Star Can C Dash C6 harness connector and the EPS C1 harness connector.