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For 1990-2009 cars only

Circuit Description

After replacement of the electric power steering (EPS) assembly, the power steering control module (PSCM) must be configured with the proper tuning profile using the service programming system.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC C0551 Option Configuration Error

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition is ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The PSCM has not been configured with the proper tuning profile.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • DTC C0551 is stored in memory.
    • The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the SERVICE VEHICLE SOON warning indicator.
    • Steering assist is set to a default level.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • A current DTC will clear after the PSCM has been configured with the proper tuning profile.
    • A history DTC will clear after 100 consecutive malfunction free ignition cycles after the PSCM has been configured.

Diagnostic Aids

A newly replaced EPS assembly will set DTC C0551 on it's initial ignition ON cycle.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. Tests if the condition is current.

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Observe the Tuning Profile parameter in the electric power steering (EPS) data list, with a scan tool.

Does the scan tool display Tuning Profile 0?

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Configure the power steering control module (PSCM). Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 4

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4

  1. Clear the DTCs with the scan tool.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC.

Does DTC C0551 reset?

Go to Step 2

System OK