DTC C0475 with LNF
Diagnostic Instructions
DTC Descriptor
DTC C0475 00: Electric Steering Motor Circuit
Circuit/System Description
The power steering control module (PSCM) continuously monitors the voltage and current levels being commanded to the electric power steering (EPS) motor. The PSCM incorporates a DC amplifier that boost the voltage on the pulse width modulated (PWM) control
circuits to drive the brushless, EPS motor. The PSCM compares the desired and actual current levels to detect malfunctions in the EPS motor, or the circuits to the motor.
Conditions for Running the DTC
The ignition is ON.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The PSCM detects open, short to ground or short between any of the motor phase circuits.
Actions Taken When DTC Sets
• | DTC C0475 is stored in memory. |
• | The driver information center (DIC) displays the SERVICE POWER STEERING warning message. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
• | A current DTC will clear on the next malfunction free ignition cycle. |
• | A history DTC will clear after 100 consecutive malfunction free ignition cycles. |
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Power Steering Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views
Description and Operation
Power Steering System Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector X1 at the PSCM.
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 1.0 Ω of resistance between the control circuit terminal 2 and the control circuit terminal 3.
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the control circuits for an open/high resistance. If circuits test normal, replace the power steering motor. |
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 1.0 Ω of resistance between the control circuit terminal 3 and the control circuit terminal 1.
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the control circuits for an open/high resistance. If circuits test normal, replace the power steering motor. |
- Ignition OFF, test for less than 1.0 Ω of resistance between the control circuit terminal 2 and the control circuit terminal 1.
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the control circuits for an open/high resistance. If circuits test normal, replace the power steering motor. |
- Ignition OFF, test for greater than 1.0 MΩ of resistance between the control circuit terminal 2 and ground.
⇒ | If less than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If circuits test normal, replace the power steering motor. |
- Ignition OFF, test for greater than 1.0 MΩ of resistance between the control circuit terminal 3 and ground.
⇒ | If less than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If circuits test normal, replace the power steering motor. |
- Ignition OFF, test for greater than 1.0 MΩ of resistance between the control circuit terminal 1 and ground.
⇒ | If less than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If circuits test normal, replace the power steering motor. |
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the PSCM.
Repair Instructions
Perform the
Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
DTC C0475 without LNF
Diagnostic Instructions
DTC Descriptor
DTC C0475 00: Electric Steering Motor Circuit
Circuit/System Description
The power steering control module (PSCM) continuously monitors the voltage and current levels being commanded to the power steering motor. The PSCM compares the commanded and feedback current levels to detect malfunctions in the power steering motor.
Conditions for Running the DTC
• | Power steering system voltage is 9-16 volts. |
• | Steering input is present. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
A short to ground, short to voltage, or an open/high resistance in the power steering motor, or the circuits to the motor.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
• | The driver information center (DIC) displays the POWER STEERING warning message. |
• | No steering assist is provided. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
• | A current DTC will clear on the next malfunction-free ignition cycle. |
• | A history DTC will clear after 100 consecutive malfunction-free ignition cycles. |
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Power Steering Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views
Description and Operation
Power Steering System Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
- Verify DTC C0475 is not set.
⇒ | If the DTC is set, replace the steering column. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the
Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
Steering Column Replacement