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For 1990-2009 cars only

Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) Replacement & Setup

Note: The power steering control module is serviced separately from the steering column assembly.

If the Power Steering Control Module is replaced, the following procedures must be performed in the following order:

  1. 1. PSCM reprogramming, refer to Service Programming System (SPS)
  2. 2. Steering Position/Torque Sensor Calibration

Power Steering Motor or Torque Sensor Replacement

Note: The power steering motor is serviced separately from the steering column assembly. However, the torque sensor is serviced as part of the steering column assembly.

After replacing either the steering column assembly or the power steering motor only the Steering Position/Torque Sensor Calibration procedure must be performed. Certain steering symptoms can be corrected by performing the Steering Position/Torque Sensor Calibration procedure such as:

    • Poor, or uneven return to center
    • Poor, or uneven on center feel

Steering Position/Torque Sensor Calibration

  1. Install the scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine ON
  3. With the scan tool select Special Functions
  4. Select Steering Position/Torque Sensor Calibration and press the Enter key
  5. Center the steering wheel
  6. Turn OFF the ignition and remove the key from the ignition cylinder
  7. Wait 20 seconds and turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF
  8. Turn the steering wheel 180 degrees to the left and hold
  9. Turn the steering wheel 180 degrees past center to the right and hold
  10. Note: After centering the steering wheel, remove hands and other objects from the steering wheel and ensure the suspension is relaxed and no bias, or uneven force is being applied to the steering system

  11. Center the steering wheel
  12. Wait until the scan tool screen displays ‘Calibration Complete’. If the scan tool displays ‘Procedure Failed’, repeat the calibration procedure
  13. Press the exit key. Verify there is no uneven steering feel by turning the steering wheel from left to right. If the steering feel seems uneven as the steering wheel is turned in either direction, repeat the calibration procedure
  14. Use the scan tool in order to clear any PSCM DTCs
  15. Note: After turning OFF the ignition, allow 25 seconds of wait time before performing any procedures that require the vehicles battery to be disconnected, or module memory loss may occur

  16. Turn OFF the ignition