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Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 3:  This test checks for a short to voltage in the wiring.
  2. 4:  This test checks for a poor connection at the SSPS control module.
Step Action Values Yes No
Schematic Reference:  Power Steering Schematics  
Connector End View Reference:  Component Connector End Views 
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? - Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
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  1. Remove the speed sensitive power steering (SSPS) control module.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Use a DMM to measure the voltage across the low actuator control circuit of the SSPS control module. Refer to Circuit Testing .
Is the measured resistance greater than the specified value?		 0 V Go to Step 4  Go to Step 3 
3  Test for a poor connection at the SSPS control module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 6  Go to Step 5 
4  Repair the short to voltage on the low actuator control circuit of the SSPS control module. Refer to Wiring Repairs .
Did you complete the repair?		 - Go to Step 6  -
5 Replace the SSPS control module control module. Refer to Power Steering Control Module Replacement .
Is the repair complete?		 - Go to Step 6  -
6 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?		 - System OK Go to Step 2 
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