Circuit/System Description

The power steering control module (PSCM) continuously monitors the voltage and current levels being commanded to the electric power steering (EPS) motor. The 42-volt circuit from the accessory power module (APM) supplies power to the PSCM pulse width modulated command circuit to drive the brushless, 3 phase motor. The PSCM compares the desired and actual current levels to detect malfunctions in the EPS motor, or the circuits to the motor.