Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC NOTE:
Diagnose all CAN C communication failures before continuing.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on vehicle work order.
Is the DTC active?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- The conditions that caused this code to set are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors, pay particular attention the CAN circuits.
- Perform the EPS Verification Test. Refer to EPS VERIFICATION TEST .
- VERIFY ABS MODULE IS ACTIVE ON CAN C BUS
- Using a scan tool, select ECU View.
- Verify that the ABS Module is active on the bus.
Is the ABS Module active on the bus?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
- CHECK FOR ACTIVE OR STORED DTCs IN ABS MODULE
- Using a scan tool, read ABS Module DTCs.
Are any DTCs active or stored in the ABS Module?
Yes
- Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
No
- Go To 4
- Using a scan tool, read ABS Module DTCs.
- CHECK FOR ACTIVE OR STORED COMMUNICATION DTCs IN BCM
- Using a scan tool, read BCM DTCs.
Are any active of stored ABS Module Communication DTCs set in the BCM?
Yes
- Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.
No
- Go To 5
- Using a scan tool, read BCM DTCs.
- CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS
- Disconnect the EPS Module harness connectors.
- Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
- Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
- Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
- Proper connector installation.
- Damaged connector locks.
- Corrosion.
- Other signs of water intrusion.
- Weather seal damage (if equipped).
- Bent terminals.
- Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
- Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
- Perform a terminal drag test on each connector terminal to verify proper terminal tension.
Repair any conditions that are found.
- Connect the EPS Module harness connectors. Be certain that the harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Connect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Connect the related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Using the recorded Event and Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
- With the scan tool, read EPS Module DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Replace the Electric Power Steering (EPS) Module in accordance with Service Information. Refer to COLUMN, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Perform the EPS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to EPS VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Perform the EPS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to EPS VERIFICATION TEST .
- Test complete.