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Electronic: Overview Lincoln LS I

Electronic Steering 3 illustrations ~163 words

DESCRIPTION & OPERATION

The Variable Assist Power Steering (VAPS) system controls the level of power assistance available to the driver based on vehicle speed. (Scheme 1) At speeds less than 2 MPH, full power steering assist is provided to lessen steering efforts and increase maneuverability. As vehicle speed increases from 2 MPH up to 119 MPH, steering assist will gradually decrease at a calibrated rate to increase steering efforts for improved directional stability and road feel. At speeds greater than 119 MPH, steering assist is constant.

The Front Electronic Module (FEM) provides a Pulse-Width Modulated (PWM) current to the control valve actuator. (Scheme 2) The control valve actuator regulates the hydraulic valve, determining the amount of hydraulic assist provided to the steering gear.

CAUTIONWhen repair procedure requires vehicle to be raised on a hoist, air suspension should be turned off. Suspension switch is located in left side of trunk. DO NOT turn air suspension switch on until repair is complete, vehicle is lowered and vehicle weight exists on all wheels.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1

Scheme 2

Scheme 2

CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION

Note. Use illustration to identify terminals referenced in testing. (Scheme 3) Also, see appropriate table.

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION
Terminal No.Wire ColorCircuit Description
1ORG/WHTConstant Switched Battery Voltage
2BRN/GRNSensor Ground
3
4BLK/YELSwitched Ground
5BLK/WHTSwitched Ground
6BLK/GRNGround
7BLK/WHTSwitched Ground
8BLK/REDSwitched Ground
9WHT/GRNSensor Signal
10BLK/REDSwitched Ground
11BLK/REDGround
12
13BLK/REDGround
14BLK/REDGround
15BLK/REDGround
16
17BLK/GRNSwitched Ground

FEM CONNECTOR C201a TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION

Terminal No.Wire ColorCircuit Description
1BLUData Link Bus (Negative)
2BLK/BLUSwitched Ground
3WHTSensor Signal
4
5BLK/GRNSwitched Ground
6ORG/GRNConstant Voltage
7GRAYData Link Bus (Positive)
8BRN/REDSwitched Ground
9WHT/GRNSensor Signal
10BLK/REDSwitched Ground
11WHT/REDSensor Signal
12BLK/REDGround

FEM CONNECTOR C201c TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION

Terminal No.Wire ColorCircuit Description
1ORG/YELSwitched Constant Battery Voltage
2WHT/REDSensor Signal
3PNK/ORGVoltage (Hot In RUN Only)
4
5BRNSwitched Ground
6
7
8BLK/YELSwitched Ground
9
10
11BLU/REDVariable Switched DC Voltage
12ORGConstant Switched Battery Voltage
13GRY/VIOSignal 2 (Reverse, Downward)
14YELConstant Sensor DC Voltage
15YEL/VIOConstant Switched Sensor DC Voltage
16
17
18BRN/REDSensor Ground
19BLK/GRNSwitched Ground
20

FEM CONNECTOR C201f TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION