Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC NOTE:
If DTC C15C1-00 or C2217-00 are present, refer to the diagnostics for these DTCs before continuing with this diagnostic procedure.
NOTE:This DTC must be active for the results of this test to be valid.
NOTE:Make sure the ambient temperature of the vehicle is above -40°C (-40°F)
CAUTION:Do NOT disconnect the Torque Sensor (Grey) harness connector on the electric power steering gear, as permanent damage can occur to the Electric Power Steering (EPS) Module.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read and record the Environmental Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on vehicle work order.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Test drive the vehicle at speeds above 30 km/h (19 mph).
- Park the vehicle.
- With the scan tool, read EPS DTCs.
Is the DTC active?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- The conditions that caused this code to set are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring harness and electrical connectors.
- Perform the EPS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to: EPS VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS NOTE:
Do not disconnect the Torque Sensor (Grey) harness connector and make sure it is connected properly.
- Disconnect the EPS Module harness connectors.
- Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
- Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
- Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
- Proper connector installation.
- Damaged connector locks.
- Corrosion.
- Other signs of water intrusion.
- Weather seal damage (if equipped).
- Bent terminals.
- Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
- Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
- Perform a terminal drag test on each connector terminal to verify proper terminal tension.
Repair any conditions that are found.
- Connect the EPS Module harness connectors. Be certain that the harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Connect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Connect the related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Using the recorded Event and Environmental Data, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
- With the scan tool, read EPS Module DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Replace the Electric Power Steering (EPS) Module in accordance with service information.
- Perform the EPS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to: EPS VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Perform the EPS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to: EPS VERIFICATION TEST .
- Test complete.