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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 Descriptors

DTC C0800 03: Device Power Circuit Voltage Below Threshold

DTC C0800 07: Device Power Circuit Voltage Above Threshold

DTC C0800 12: Device Power Circuit Voltage Below Minimum Threshold

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

B+

C0800 03, C0800 12

C0800 03, C0800 12

--

--

Ground

--

C0800 03, C0800 12

--

--

Circuit Description

The power steering control module (PSCM) has a discrete battery positive voltage supply circuit. The PSCM monitors the voltage level on this circuit to ensure the electric power steering (EPS) system has adequate voltage levels to perform the system functions.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The engine is running.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The PSCM detects that the battery voltage is less than 9.55 V or greater than 17.5 V.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

Steering assist is reduced.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The DTC will pass when EPS system voltage is 9.5-17.5 V.
    • A history DTC will clear after 100 consecutive ignition cycles with EPS system voltage between 9.5-17.5 V.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Power Steering Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Charging System Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Engine running, accessories OFF, measure and record the battery voltage at the battery terminals. The voltage should be between 12.6 and 15.0 V.
  2. If not within the specified range, refer to Charging System Test.
  3. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connectors at the PSCM.
  4. Ignition OFF and scan tool disconnected, open and close the driver door, and wait 30 seconds. Test for less than 5 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 2 X1 and ground.
  5. If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  6. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 1 X1 and ground.
  7. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  8. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal 6 X2 and ground.
  9. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  10. If all circuits test normal, replace the PSCM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for PSCM replacement, setup, and programming.