DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
Variable Effort Steering (VES) system may also be referred to as Magna Steer steering system. VES system varies the effort required to turn the steering wheel, providing a firmer steering (road) feel and improved directional stability at higher vehicle speeds.
The VES control module receives battery voltage from instrument panel fuse block IGN 3 fuse while ignition switch is in RUN position. As vehicle speed increases, VES system increases the amount of current to the bi-directional magnetic rotary VES actuator, located in the steering gear assembly. This increases steering effort and improves steering feel.
The VES system consists of a VES control module, VES actuator, steering wheel rotation sensor and Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS). VES control module receives input from VSS through the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Based on VSS input, VES control module varies current flow to the VES actuator.
| Component | Location |
|---|---|
| Data Link Connector (DLC) | Left Side Of Instrument Panel, Behind Sliding Door In Sound Insulator |
| Fuse Block | Left Side Of Instrument Panel, Near Door Vent, Behind Cover |
| PCM | RF Side Of Passenger Compartment, Behind Instrument Panel |
| VES Actuator | (2) Inside Steering Gear |
| VES Control Module | (3) |
| (1) (Scheme 1)-5. (2) For VES actuator connector location (Scheme 4) (3) VES control module is located to left of steering column, on bracket. | |
| (1) | (Scheme 1)-5. |
| (2) | For VES actuator connector location (Scheme 4) |
| (3) | VES control module is located to left of steering column, on bracket. |
VES SYSTEM ELECTRICAL COMPONENT LOCATIONS (1)
