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Electronic Power Steering (Eps) Module - Electrical Diagnostics: Other Dodge Dart PF

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WHEN MONITORED

Continuously.

SET CONDITION

If the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Module detects an internal fault from the Steering Angle Sensor (SAS), this DTC will set. Most of internal faults that can set this DTC will result in the EPS assist not operating for the remainder of the current key cycle.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

Possible Causes
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (SAS)
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) MODULE

Continuously.

When the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Module detects an erratic signal from the Steering Angle Sensor (SAS).

Possible Causes
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (SAS) NOT CALIBRATED
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (SAS)
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) MODULE

Continuously with the ignition on.

When the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Module detects an internal voltage out of range from the Steering Angle Sensor (SAS).

Possible Causes
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (SAS)
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) MODULE

Ignition on.

When the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Module detects that the supply voltage is out of range or the Steering Angle Sensor has not been calibrated.

Possible Causes
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (SAS) NOT INITIALIZED
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) MODULE SUPPLY VOLTAGE
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) MODULE

Continuously with the ignition on.

The Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Module as detected a short to ground in the motor circuit.

Possible Causes
(A950) FUSED B(+) SHORT TO GROUND
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) MODULE

Note. If DTC C0051-54 is present, perform the diagnostics for this DTC before continuing with this diagnostic procedure. Refer to DTC INDEX .

Continuously with the ignition on.

If the voltage to the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Module is below 10 volts for more than 15 seconds.

Possible Causes
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CHARGING SYSTEM DTCS PRESENT
(A950) FUSED B(+) CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) MODULE

Continuously with the ignition on.

The Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Module is not detecting a signal the internal power steering gear motor.

Possible Causes
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) MODULE

Continuously with the ignition on.

The Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Module is sensing steering system temperature is above 120°C (248°F).

Possible Causes
STEERING GEAR MECHANICAL FAILURE
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) MODULE

Continuously with the ignition on.

The Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Module receives a calculated torque on a slipping power steering clutch exceeding 6, 5Nm (4.8ft. lbs) for more than three times consecutively.

Possible Causes
STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
STEERING GEAR MECHANICAL FAILURE
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) MODULE

Note. If DTC C0051-54 is present, perform the diagnostics for this DTC before continuing with this diagnostic procedure. Refer DTC INDEX .

Continuously with the ignition on.

The Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Module is sensing steering system temperature is above 120°C (248°F).

Possible Causes
STEERING GEAR INCORRECT INSTALLATION, DAMAGE OR MECHANICAL FAILURE
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) MODULE

Continuously above 30 km/h (19 mph).

The Electric Power Steering (EPS) Module detects high friction in the steering system when requesting a motor torque change and the rotor positioning is not responding within two seconds.

Possible Causes
SUSPENSION DAMAGE OR MECHANICAL FAILURE
STEERING GEAR IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, DAMAGED OR MECHANICAL FAILURE
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) MODULE

Continuously.

The Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Module receiving invalid CAN bus messages from the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Module.

Possible Causes
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE DTCS
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) MODULE

Ignition on.

If the sensed battery voltage is below 10.7 volts and engine speeds are above 750 rpm for three seconds, undervoltage detection is activated.

Possible Causes
CHARGING SYSTEM
(A950) FUSED B(+) CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
(F942) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-START) CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
(Z907) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) MODULE

Ignition on.

If the sensed ignition voltage is greater than 17 volts for three seconds.

Possible Causes
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CHARGING SYSTEM DTCS PRESENT
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) MODULE

Continuously with the ignition on.

If the voltage to the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Module is below 10 volts for more than 15 seconds.

Possible Causes
(A950) FUSED B(+) CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
(Z907) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) MODULE

Ignition on.

This DTC will set if the current VIN does not match the broadcast VIN.

Possible Causes
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) MODULE NOT INITIALIZED
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) VIN NOT PROGRAMMED
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) MODULE
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)

Continuously.

If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) Module detects an internal fault, this DTC will set. Most of internal faults that can set this DTC will result in the EPS assist not operating for the remainder of the current key cycle.

Possible Causes
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) MODULE

Continuously with ignition on and battery voltage above 10 volts.

The Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Module has incorrect software installed.

Possible Causes
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) MODULE NOT FLASHED
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) MODULE

Continuously.

The Steering Angle Sensor is not Calibrated and or the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Module is not initialized, this DTC will set. Most of internal faults that can set this DTC will result in the EPS assist not operating for the remainder of the current key cycle.

Possible Causes
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NOT CALIBRATED
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) MODULE NOT INITIALIZED
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) MODULE

Continuously when the ignition is on.

The battery voltage between 10 and 16 Volts.

Body Control Module (BCM) is configured correctly.

The controller detects an open, short to ground or a short to voltage on the High Speed CAN Bus circuits.

Possible Causes
HIGH SPEED CAN BUS CIRCUITS OPEN OR SHORTED
DTCS RELATED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE, IGNITION, OR VIN MESSAGES
ANY HIGH SPEED CAN BUS MODULE

Ignition run time is greater than one second. Battery voltage between 9 and 16 volts. Engine run time greater than three seconds.

Bus messages not received from the Body Control Module (BCM) for approximately two to five seconds.

Possible Causes
CAN C BUS CIRCUITS OPEN OR SHORTED
DTCS RELATED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE, IGNITION, OR VIN MESSAGES
BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) POWER AND GROUND
BCM NOT CONFIGURED CORRECTLY
BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM)
MODULE THAT SET THIS DTC

Ignition run time is greater than one second. Battery voltage between 9 and 16 volts. Engine run time greater than three seconds.

Bus messages not received from the Powertrain Control Module (ECM/PCM) for approximately two to five seconds.

Possible Causes
CAN BUS CIRCUITS OPEN OR SHORTED
DTCS RELATED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE, IGNITION, OR VIN MESSAGES
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE POWER AND GROUND
BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) NOT CONFIGURED CORRECTLY
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (ECM/PCM)
MODULE THAT SET THIS DTC

Continuously when the ignition is on and the battery voltage is between 10 and 16 volts.

Body Control Module (BCM) is configured correctly.

Bus messages not received from the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Module for approximately two to five seconds.

Possible Causes
CAN BUS CIRCUITS OPEN OR SHORTED
DTCS RELATED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE, IGNITION, OR VIN MESSAGES
BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) POWER AND GROUND
BCM NOT CONFIGURED CORRECTLY
BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM)
MODULE THAT SET THIS DTC

Ignition on, battery voltage between 9 and 16 volts.

Bus messages not received from the Body Control Module (BCM) for approximately two to five seconds.

Possible Causes
CAN BUS CIRCUITS OPEN OR SHORTED
DTCS RELATED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE, IGNITION, OR VIN MESSAGES
BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) POWER AND GROUND
BCM NOT CONFIGURED CORRECTLY
BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM)
MODULE THAT SET THIS DTC

Continuously with the ignition on, one valid CAN message received at least once, and no U0002-00-CAN C Bus Off Performance DTC present.

When the Electric Power Steering (EPS) Module detects an incorrect CAN message from the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

Possible Causes
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) MODULE CAN BUS DTCS
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) DTCS
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) MODULE

Continuously while the system is active.

An error message has been received over the bus from the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Module.

Possible Causes
CAN BUS OPEN OR SHORTED CONDITION
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE DTCS
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) MODULE

Continuously with the ignition on, one valid CAN message received at least once, and no U0002-00-CAN C Bus Off Performance DTC present.

When the Electric Power Steering (EPS) Module detects an incorrect CAN message from the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Module.

Possible Causes
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) MODULE CAN BUS DTCS
BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) DTCS
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE DTCS
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) MODULE

Continuously with the ignition on, one valid CAN message received at least once, and no U0002-00-CAN C Bus Off Performance DTC present.

When the Electric Power Steering (EPS) Module detects an incorrect CAN message from the Body Control Module (BCM).

Possible Causes
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) MODULE CAN BUS DTCS
BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) DTCS
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) DTCS
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) MODULE

EPS LEARN PROCEDURE

PERFORMING EPS LEARN PROCEDURE

  1. Using the scan tool, under "Miscellaneous Functions" perform the EPS Learn procedure.
  2. With the scan tool, select View DTCs in the EPS. Are there any DTCs present? Yes Perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure(s). No Test Complete Perform the EPS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to «STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-646218-S03118346022014072800000) .