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Test Description

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The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  This step tests if the malfunction exists in the vehicles charging system.
  2. 3:  This step tests if the malfunction is intermittent.
DTC C0896

Step Action Yes No
Connector End Views Reference: Power Steering Connector End Views 
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
2 
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the Battery Voltage parameter in the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) Data List.
Does the scan tool display greater than 11 volts?		 Go to Step 3  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
3  With a scan tool, observe the Battery Voltage parameter in the electric power steering (EPS) Data List.
Does the scan tool display greater than 11 volts?		 Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Go to Step 4 
4 Test the battery positive voltage circuit of the power steering control module (PSCM) for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
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 Wiring Repairs .
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 underhood fuse block stud terminal. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
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 PSCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 10  Go to Step 8 
8 Inspect for poor connections at the ground terminal G109. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
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 .
Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 10  -
10
  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC.
Does the DTC reset?		 Go to Step 2  System OK
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