Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Power Steering Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views
Description and Operation
Variable Effort Steering System Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
- «Circuit Testing»(ref-365275-S00040570812010070600000)
- «Connector Repairs»(ref-365275-S19060558252010070600000)
- «Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections»(ref-365275-S00287822652010070600000)
- «Wiring Repairs»(ref-365275-S21384576672010070600000)
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
Engine running, using a scan tool perform the VES Actuator test. Command the actuator while turning the steering wheel, the effort should increase when commanded between 10-100%.
Repair Procedures
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
- «Steering Gear Replacement»(ref-365269-S39096044982010070600000)
- «Control Module References»(ref-365276-S01454229382010070600000) for EBCM replacement, setup, and programming
| IMPORTANT | Review the system description and operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Power Steering System Description and Operation . |
Steering Effort Too Easy in One or Both Directions
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did you review the Power Steering System Description and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation |
| 2 | Verify that the steering effort is too easy in one or both directions. Does the system operate normally? | System OK | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Perform the power steering test procedure. Refer to Power Steering System Test . Did you complete the procedure? | Go to Step 4 | |
| 4 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3 |
Steering Effort Hard in One or Both Directions
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did you review the Power Steering System General Description and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation |
| 2 | Verify that the steering effort is hard in one or both directions. Does the system operate normally? | System OK | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Perform the power steering test procedure. Refer to Power Steering System Test . Did you complete the procedure? | Go to Step 4 | |
| 4 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3 |