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Normal Operation

The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) receives the Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) system status from the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) (part of the steering gear) through the High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN) communication bus. When the PSCM detects a fault in the EPAS system, the PSCM sends a message to the IPC to turn on the SERVICE STEERING message in the message center.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following: 

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