For 1990-2009 cars
Steering Controls Components
Steering Assist Schematics

### Circuit Description

Battery voltage is supplied to power steering pump actuator terminal A when the EBCM commands the Electronic Brake Control Relay ON. Ground for the actuator is provided through EBCM terminal 18 to actuator terminal B. The EBCM controls the amount of current supplied to the actuator based on input from the ABS wheel speed sensors and the steering wheel position sensor.

### Conditions for Setting the DTC

• | DTC C1274 can be set anytime after ABS initialization.

• | Excessive voltage drop across the power steering pump actuator driver.

### Action Taken When the DTC Sets

• | A malfunction DTC stores.

• | VES is disabled and power steering returns to full assist.

• | ABS remains functional.

### Conditions for Clearing the DTC

• | The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists and the scan tool CLEAR DTCs function is used.

• | 100 drive cycles pass with no ABS DTCs detected. A drive cycle consists of starting the vehicle, driving the vehicle over 16 km/h (10 mph), stopping and then turning the ignition OFF.

### Diagnostic Aids

The following conditions may cause an intermittent malfunction:

• | A poor connection

• | Rubbed-through wire insulation

• | A broken wire inside the insulation

• | Open or short in any of the steering wheel sensor signal circuit wires

• | Malfunctioning power steering pump actuator.

Use the enhanced diagnostic function of the scan tool in order to determine the frequency of the malfunction.

Thoroughly inspect any circuitry that may be causing the intermittent complaint for the following conditions:

• | Backed out terminals

• | Improper mating

• | Broken locks

• | Improperly formed or damaged terminals

• | Poor terminal-to-wiring connections

• | Physical damage to the wiring harness

Diagnose and correct all ABS DTCs prior to clearing VES DTCs. Clearing VES DTCs will automatically clear ABS DTCs resulting in a loss of DTC history data.

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Important: Zero the J 39200 test leads before making any resistance measurements. Refer to the J 39200 user's manual.
1 | Was the ABS Diagnostic System Check performed? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS
2 |

1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Disconnect the EBCM harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
4. Using the J 39200 , measure the voltage between the EBCM harness connector terminal 18 and ground.

Is the voltage within the specified range?

0-1 V

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 6

3 |

1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Using the J 39200 , measure the resistance between the EBCM harness connector terminals 18 and C.

Is the resistance within the specified range?

7-19 ohms

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4 |

1. Inspect the EBCM harness connector and the power steering pump actuator harness connector for damage which may result in a short to voltage or an open with all the connectors connected.

Repair the damage if present.

2. Reconnect all the connectors.
3. Start the engine. Wait 10 seconds.

Does DTC C1274 set as a current DTC?

--

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

5 |

1. Disconnect the power steering pump actuator connector.
2. Using the J 39200 , measure the resistance between the EBCM harness connector terminals 18 and C.

Is the resistance within the specified range?

OL

(Infinite)

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

6 | Repair the short to voltage in CKT 1295. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS | --
7 | Repair the short between CKTs 1295 and 1633/855. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS | --
8 | The malfunction is intermittent. Refer to Diagnostic Aids. Is the action complete? | -- | Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS | --
9 | Replace the power steering pump actuator. Refer to Variable Effort Steering Actuator Replacement . Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS | --
10 | Replace the EBCM. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Diagnostic System Check - ABS | --