Diagnostic Instructions
| • | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
| • | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
| • | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
DTC Descriptor
DTC C1527 0B: Motor Circuit High Current Above ThresholdDTC C1527 01: Motor Circuit High Current Short to Battery
DTC C1529 00: Motor Circuit Low Current Malfunction
Diagnostic Fault Information
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Power Steering Pump Motor | C1529 00 | C1529 00 | C1527 01C,1527 0B | -- |
Circuit/System Description
The power steering control module (PSCM) monitors the motor amperage to ensure that the amperage stays within proper range. Damage to components and incorrect data may occur when the amperage is out of range.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | Engine Running or Engine Starting (see below) |
| • | Power steering pump motor amperage is 55-65 Amps with the steering wheel turned and held full right or left. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
DTC C1527 0B, 01
The actual motor current is greater than 75 Amps for at least 1.0 second during ignition ON and engine starting.
DTC C1529 00
The actual motor current is less than 11 amps during engine starting.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
DTC C1527 0B, 01
Steering boost is switched OFF.
DTC C1529 00
The system function is not affected.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
A history DTC will clear after 60 consecutive malfunction-free ignition cycles.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
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, Wait 3 seconds, Ignition ON, All accessories OFF with a scan tool verify Actual Motor Current to be 0 Amps
- Ignition ON, Engine ON, All accessories OFF, the Actual Motor Current should be 4 to 5 Amps.
- Turn steering wheel right until stop, turn slightly further and hold firmly in this position. The Actual Motor Current should be between 55-65 Amps.
- Turn steering wheel left until stop, turn slightly further and hold firmly in this position. The Actual Motor Current should be between 55-65 Amps.
| ⇒ | If the amperage is not within the specified range, replace the power steering control module. |
Repair Instructions
Important: For any module replacement a set procedure needs to be followed. A "Reset" may need to be performed from the PROGRAMMING menu of the current system with the scan tool BEFORE replacing the module.
| • | Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair. |
