FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting





POWER STEERING: POWER STEERING SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

HINT
* Use this procedure to troubleshoot the power steering system.
* *: Use Techstream.
1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

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2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK AND SYMPTOM CHECK

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3. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE

Standard voltage:

11 to 14 V

If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.

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4. INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LARGE-SCALE MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (BEAN)*

(a) Use Techstream to check if the Multiplex Communication System (MPX) is functioning normally.





B -- Go to step 8
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5. CHECK FOR DTC*





B -- Go to step 8
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6. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE





B -- Go to step 8
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7. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*

(a) Terminals of ECU Pinout Values and Diagnostic Parameters.

(b) DATA LIST/ACTIVE TEST Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.

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8. REPAIR OR REPLACE

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9. CONFIRMATION TEST

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