Power Steering

DTC C0569

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructionsprovides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor
DTC C0569 3A
- System Configuration Incorrect Component Installed

Circuit/System Description

The power steering control module continuously monitors the thermal cycle counter of the steering gear. If the power steering control module is replaced, the stored information in the existing power steering control module must be transferred over to the new power steering control module using the Power Steering Control Module Programming and Setup Procedure.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition is ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The calibration is not learned to the new power steering control module.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

* DTC C0569 is stored in memory.
* The driver information center displays the SERVICE POWER STEERING warning message.
* No Steering assist.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* A current DTC will clear on the next malfunction free ignition cycle.
* A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive malfunction free ignition cycles.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Power Steering Schematics Electrical Diagrams
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views Connector End Views By Name
Description and Operation

Power Steering System Description and Operation (Electronic Power Steering) Power Steering System (Electronic Power Steering)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing
* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References Control Module Referencesfor scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

1. Ignition ON.
2. With a scan tool verify that DTC C0569 3A is not set.

• If the DTC is set
Refer to Circuit/System Testing below.

• If the DTC is not set.

3. All OK.

Circuit/System Testing

1. With a scan tool complete the power steering control module programming and setup procedure.
2. Verify that the DTC C0569 3A does not reset.

• If the DTC resets
Replace the steering gear.

• If the DTC does not reset

3. All OK.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing repair procedures.

* Steering Gear Replacement (NJ1) Steering Gear Replacement (NJ1)Steering Gear Replacement (NV7 or N40) Steering Gear Replacement (NV7 or N40)
* Control Module References Control Module Referencesfor power steering control module replacement, programming and setup