Step
| Action
| Value(s)
| Yes
| No
|
1
|
- Prepare the vehicle for a road test.
- Check the power steering fluid level.
- Check the power steering belt tension.
- Check the tire inflation.
- Road test the vehicle using various parking maneuvers and a level
stretch of highway.
Does the steering force lessen when parking and require more force as
the vehicle speed increases?
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|
Go to Step
3
|
Go to Step 2
|
2
| Refer to Power Steering Gear and Pump On Vehicle Service in Steering
for the diagnostic procedures.
Was the problem found and repaired?
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|
Go to Step 9
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|
3
|
- The procedure for reading DTCs is to use the scan tool.
- When reading DTCs, follow the instructions that are supplied by
the scan tool manufacturer.
- Connect the scan tool to the data link connector (DLC).
- Establish communication with the power steering control module.
Does the scan tool communicate with the power steering control module?
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|
Go to Step 5
|
Go to Step 4
|
4
| Go to
Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Power Steering Control Module
for diagnosis.
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| --
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|
5
| Are there any current DTCs displayed?
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|
Go to Step 6
|
Go to Step
7
|
6
|
- If DTC 21 is present, refer to
DTC 21 No Speed Signal
for diagnostic procedures.
- If DTC 22 is present, refer to
DTC 22 Solenoid Circuit Short to Ground/Open
for diagnostic procedures.
- If DTC 23 is present, refer to
DTC 23 Power Steering Control Module Malfunction
for diagnostic procedures.
Go to the appropriate table to diagnose the DTC.
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|
7
| Are any
history or intermittent codes displayed?
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|
Go to Step
8
|
Go to Step 9
|
8
| Refer to the Diagnostic Aids that are related to the particular DTC
and locate and repair the problem.
Was the intermittent problem found and repaired?
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|
Go to Step 9
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|
9
|
- Connect all connectors and components that were disconnected.
- Install the scan tool.
- Check for any current or history or intermittent DTCs.
Are there any current or history or intermittent DTCs present?
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|
Go to Step 1
| System OK
|
