Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC NOTE:
This DTC must be active for the results of this test to be valid.
- Perform any Service Bulletins that may apply.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on the repair order.
- With the scan tool, read and record Environmental Data.
- With the scan tool, erase EHPS DTCs.
- Park the vehicle on level ground.
- Start the engine.
- Tun the steering wheel from stop to stop.
- With the scan tool, read EHPS DTCs.
Is the DTC active?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Test complete. The condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are 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.
- CHECK FOR ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING (EHPS) MODULE OR COMMUNICATION RELATED DTCS
- Refer to the recorded DTCs.
Are there any EHPS Module or Communication related DTCs active?
Yes
- Perform the appropriate diagnostic procedures before continuing with this test. Refer to DTC INDEX (1 OF 2) and/or DTC INDEX (2 OF 2) .
No
- Go To 3
- Refer to the recorded DTCs.
- EHPS PUMP MOTOR
- Turn the steering wheel left and right.
Is there power steering assist?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Replace the Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering (EHPS) Pump in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to PUMP, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Perform the EHPS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to EHPS VERIFICATION TEST .
- Turn the steering wheel left and right.
- POWER STEERING SYSTEM
- Inspect the Power Steering System for mechanical problems.
Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the EHPS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to EHPS VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 5
- Inspect the Power Steering System for mechanical problems.
- CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS
- Disconnect the EHPS Module harness connectors.
- Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
- Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
- 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.
- Connect the EHPS Module harness connectors. Be certain that the harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Connect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Connect the related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- 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.
- With the scan tool, read EHPS Module DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Replace the Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering (EHPS) Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING (EHPS), REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Perform the EHPS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to EHPS VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Perform the EHPS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to EHPS VERIFICATION TEST .
- Test complete.