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Test Description

The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  Tests if the malfunction exists in the vehicles charging system.
  2. 3:  Tests if the malfunction is intermittent.
DTC C0896

Step Action Yes No
Connector End Views Reference: Power Steering System Connector End Views 
1 Did you perform the Power Steering Diagnostic System Check? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Power Steering System 
2 
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the Battery Voltage parameter in the ECM Data List.
Does the scan tool display greater than 11 volts?		 Go to Step 3  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Electrical in Engine Electrical
3  With a scan tool, observe the Battery Voltage parameter in the EPS Data List 1.
Does the scan tool display greater than 11 volts?		 Go to Diagnostic Aids Go to Step 4 
4 Test the battery positive voltage circuit of the PSCM for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 10  Go to Step 5 
5 Test the ground circuit of the PSCM for a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 10  Go to Step 6 
6 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the underhood fuse block stud terminal. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 10  Go to Step 7 
7 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the PSCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 10  Go to Step 8 
8 Inspect for poor connections at the ground terminal G109. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 Go to Step 10  Go to Step 9 
9 Replace the EPS assembly. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
Did you complete the replacement?		 Go to Step 10  -
10
  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC.
Does the DTC reset?		 Go to Step 2  System OK
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