C0522

DTC C0522
Circuit Description
This circuit monitors the rear position sensor signals for an out-of-specified operating range in IGNITION and RUN. The rear wheel position sensor has 2 signal circuits: position 1 and position 2. Position 1 is a linear measurement of voltage per degree. The voltage range for position 1 is from 0.25 - 4.75 volts and the angular measurement range is from -600 degrees to +600°. At 0.25 volts, the steering wheel has been rotated -600 degrees past center. At 4.75 volts the steering wheel has been rotated +600 degrees past center.

Position 2 circuit is a linear measurement of voltage per degree. The voltage for position 2 increases or decreases from 0.25 - 4.75 volts every 180°, which is a half steering wheel rotation. When the steering wheel is 0 degrees or at center, position 1 and position 2 output signals measure 2.5 volts respectively.

DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC C0522 Rear Steering Position Sensor Circuit

Conditions for Running the DTC
The ignition must be ON with the engine ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
^ The position A signal or position B signal circuit on the rear position sensor must be less than 0.075 volts.
^ The position A signal or position B signal circuit on the rear position sensor must be greater than 4.925 volts.
^ The 5-volt reference circuit is open or shorted to ground.
^ The position sensor ground circuit is open.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
^ The Service 4 Wheel Steer indicator in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) will be displayed.
^ The code is displayed on the scan tool as DTC C0522.
^ The output command to the motor is zeroed. The motor drive circuits are disabled using commands to open the power relay and to close the motor shorting relay.
^ The rear wheels will be returned to the centered position.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
^ Conditions for DTC are not currently present.
^ The module receives a clear code command from the scan tool.
^ A history DTC clears after 100 malfunction-free ignition cycles.

Diagnostic Aids
^ Use a DMM to check supply voltage.
^ Use a DMM to measure the resistance. If the resistance at any of the items listed below are not in the specified range, replace the rear position sensor.
^ The resistance between the position 1 and the sensor ground circuit is 1,720 ohms.
^ The resistance between the position 1 and the 5-volt reference circuit is 1,700 ohms.
^ The resistance between the position 2 and the sensor ground circuit is 1,780 ohms.
^ The resistance between the position 2 and the 5-volt reference circuit is 1,000 ohms.
^ The resistance between the 5-volt reference circuit and the sensor ground circuit is 1,780 ohms.
^ When the supply voltage is open or shorted to ground, the position 1 and position 2 data parameter shows 0 volts on the scan tool.
^ When the ground circuit is open, the position 1 and position 2 data parameter shows 5 volts on the scan tool.
^ Using the data display menu, verify that the rear wheel position 1 has an output voltage range between 0.25 - 4.75 volts.
^ Using the data display menu, verify that the rear wheel position 2 has an output voltage range between 0.25 - 4.75 volts.
^ Use a DMM to check resistance at the rear wheel position sensor. When the steering wheel is centered, the resistance between the rear wheel position sensor position 1 or position 2 signal and the rear wheel position sensor ground is approximately 1,500 ohms.
^ Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs.
^ Inspect the rear wheel position sensor for damage. If none is found, then remove and inspect the sensor and coupler for damage or water intrusion. Refer to Rear Position Sensor Replacement . If water damage is found, refer to Rack and Pinion Boot Replacement .
^ Rear wheel position sensor voltage-Rear wheel position sensor voltage 2 is at 2.5 volts when centered.
^ Rear wheel position sensor
^ Rear position sensor voltages

Rear Wheel Position Sensor





Test Description








The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
1. This step requires the technician to perform the diagnostic procedure for the control module.
2. The minimum high limit is the value of voltage above which the code will set. The maximum low limit is the value of voltage below which the code will set.
3. Test for the proper operation of the position 1 or position 2 circuit in the high voltage range. Use a connector test adaptor kit in order to jumper the connections between the rear position sensor and the harness connector.
4. Test for the proper operation of the position 1 or position 2 circuit in the high voltage range.
5. Test for short to ground in the 5-volt reference circuit.