C0544

DTC C0544

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 Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC C0544 5A
- Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Signal Not Plausible

Circuit/System Description

The power steering control module continuously monitors the steering wheel angle sensor. The steering wheel angle sensor indicates the direction in which the driver intends to go.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The power steering control module detects a not plausible signal from the steering wheel angle sensor.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

* DTC C0544 is stored in memory.

* No steering assist.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

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 Fuel Pump and Level Sensor Assembly

Description and Operation

Power Steering System Description and Operation Power Steering System

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 References for scan tool information.

Circuit/System Verification

1. Ignition ON.

2. Verify that no other DTCs are set except for C0544.

• If any other DTCs are set
Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle

• If no other DTCs are set

3. Verify that DTC C0544 is not set.

• If the DTC is set
Replace the Steering Wheel Angle Sensor.

• If the DTC is not set

4. All OK.

Repair Instructions

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

* Steering Angle Sensor Replacement Removal and Replacement

* Control Module References Control Module References for Power Steering Control Module replacement, programming and setup.