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Table 1: Power Steering Control Module Scan Tool Data Parameters
Table 2: Power Steering Control Module Scan Tool Output Controls

Power Steering Control Module Scan Tool Data Parameters

Parameter

System State

Expected Value

Description

Operating Conditions: Ignition ON

Battery Voltage

--

Varies

The scan tool displays volts. This is the current battery voltage as monitored by the power steering control module.

Calculated System Temperature

--

Varies

This displays °C (°F). This is the calculated temperature of the power steering system.

Intermediate Voltage

--

Varies

The scan tool displays volts. The PSCM monitors the intermediate voltage power limit request message from the accessory power module (APM).

Overload Protection Incidents

--

Varies

This displays a numeric value. This is the number of incidents where the system was protected from overload.

Steering Shaft Torque

--

Varies

This displays N-m. This is the calculated force of the steering shaft, as monitored by the power steering control module.

Steering Wheel Position

--

Varies

This displays °. This is the state of the steering wheel position.

Vehicle Speed Status

--

Varies

The scan tool displays Valid or Invalid. This is the current state of the vehicle speed.

Power Steering Control Module Scan Tool Output Controls

Output Control

Description

Steering Pos./Torque Sensor Cal.

This is used to calibrate the steering position/torque sensor.