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Component Inspection

  1. Ignition "OFF".
  2. Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF".
  3. Connect scantool and select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)" mode.
  4. Using a scantool, Clear DTC.
  5. Select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)" mode again.
  6. Are any DTCs present?

    YES 

    • Substitute with a known-good steering column & EPS unit assembly and check for proper operation.

      If the problem is corrected, replace steering column & EPS unit assembly and then go to VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR  procedure.

    NO