Normal Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The variable assist power steering (VAPS) module is supplied fused battery voltage from the battery junction box (BJB) fuse 5 (10A), along circuit 418 (DG/YE), and from central junction box (CJB) fuse 8 (10A) along circuit 298 (VT/OG). A ground path is provided along circuit 676 (PK/OG). The VAPS module communicates with the other modules along the CAN network.