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Diagnostic Test

  1. INSPECT THE STEERING GEAR FOR INCORRECT INSTALLATION, DAMAGE OR MECHANICAL FAILURE 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Visually inspect the Steering Gear for Improper installation, damage or mechanical failure. Refer to COLUMN, INSTALLATION .

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

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  2. VERIFY THE DTC IS ACTIVE 
    NOTE:

    Let the vehicle sit for 30 minutes before continuing with this test.

    NOTE:

    This DTC must be active for the results of this test to be valid.

    1. Ignition on, engine not running.
    2. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.
    3. Start the engine.
    4. Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times.
    5. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

      Is the DTC active at this time?

      Yes 

      • Replace the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Module in accordance with service information. Refer to COLUMN, REMOVAL .
      • Perform the EPS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to EPS VERIFICATION TEST .

      No 

      • The conditions that caused this code to set are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring harness and electrical connectors.
      • Perform the EPS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to EPS VERIFICATION TEST .