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Speed Proportional Steering Solenoid Over-Temperature

  1. Turn ignition off. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). Start engine. Turn steering wheel and observe amount of steering assist. Using scan tool, de-activate Speed Proportional Steering (SPS) solenoid for 15 seconds while turning steering wheel and observing amount of steering assist. If steering power assist is unchanged once SPS solenoid is de-activated, go to next step. If steering has less power assist once SPS solenoid is de-activated, problem is intermittent.
  2. Turn ignition off. Disconnect SPS solenoid harness connector. Measure resistance between SPS solenoid terminals (component side). If resistance is 5.7-6.3 ohms at 68°F (20°C), go to next step. If resistance is not 5.7-6.3 ohms at 68°F (20°C), replace SPS solenoid.
  3. Check wiring between SPS solenoid and BCM for short to ground. If problem exists, repair as necessary. If problem does not exist, replace Body Control Module (BCM).