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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Connect a scan tool to the data link connector (DLC).

Does the scan tool communicate with the electronic brake (and traction) control module (EBCM/EBTCM)?

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Go to Step 2

Go to No Communication with Electronic Brake Control Module/Electronic Brake and Traction Control Module in Antilock Brakes System

2

Inspect for the DTC C1241 Magnasteer Malfunction.

Does the scan tool display DTC C1241?

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Go to DTC C1241 Magnasteer Malfunction

Go to Step 3

3

Does the customer state that the steering effort is too heavy or too light?

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Go to Variable Effort Steering Programming

System OK