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.
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC C0475 Electric Steering Motor Circuit
This vehicle has DTCs which include DTC symptoms. For more information on DTC symptoms, refer to DTC Symptom Description .
DTC Symptom | DTC Symptom Descriptor |
---|---|
00 | No Additional DTC Information |
• | The ignition is ON, with the engine ON. |
• | Power Steering System voltage is 9-16 volts. |
• | Steering input is present. |
A short to ground, short to voltage, or an open in the power steering motor, or the circuits to the motor.
• | A DTC C0475 00 is stored in memory. |
• | The DIC displays the POWER STEERING warning message. |
• | No steering assist is provided. |
• | A current DTC will clear on the next malfunction-free ignition cycle. |
• | A history DTC will clear after 100 consecutive malfunction-free ignition cycles. |
• | Using a scan tool |
Step | Action | Yes | No |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | |
2 |
Does the scan tool indicate that DTC C0475 00 is current? | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4 |
3 | Replace the power steering motor and module assembly. Refer to Power Steering Assist Motor Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 3 | -- |
4 |
Does the DTC reset? | Go to Step 2 | System OK |
The power steering control module (PSCM) continuously monitors the position of the power steering motor. The PSCM uses the motor position data to determine if a loss of mechanical coupling has occurred between the motor and the steering column shaft.
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC C0475 Electric Steering Motor
This vehicle has DTCs which include DTC symptoms. For more information on DTC symptoms, refer to DTC Symptom Description .
DTC Symptom | DTC Symptom Descriptor |
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64 | Actuator Slipping |
• | The ignition is ON, with the engine ON. |
• | Power Steering System voltage is 9-16 volts. |
• | Steering input is present. |
The PSCM detects a motor position value that exceeds the mechanical travel limitation of the system, or more than 4.5 steering wheel revolutions.
• | A DTC C0475 64 is stored in memory. |
• | The driver information center (DIC) displays the POWER STEERING warring message. |
• | No steering assist is provided. |
• | A current DTC will clear on the next malfunction-free ignition cycle. |
• | A history DTC will clear after 100 consecutive malfunction-free ignition cycles. |
• | Using a scan tool |
If the intermediate shaft, or the steering gear coupler is disconnected during a previous repair, and the steering wheel is turned more than 4.5 revolutions with the engine ON, DTC C0475 64 will set.
The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.
Step | Action | Yes | No |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | |
2 |
Does the scan tool indicate that DTC C0475 64 is current? | Go to Step 3 | Go to Diagnostic Aids |
Did you find any damage to the rubber coupling? | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 | |
4 | Replace the power steering motor/module assembly. Refer to Power Steering Assist Motor Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 6 | -- |
5 | Replace the steering column assembly. Refer to Steering Column Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 6 | -- |
6 |
Does the DTC reset? | Go to Step 2 | System OK |