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Circuit/System Testing

Actual Pump Motor Current 

  1. Ignition OFF, Wait 3 seconds, Ignition ON, All accessories OFF with a scan tool verify pump motor amperage to be 0 Amps
  2. Ignition ON, Engine ON, All accessories OFF, Battery Voltage range to be between 4-9 Amps.
  3. Turn steering wheel right until stop, turn slightly further and hold firmly in this position. The amperage range should be between 55-65 Amps.
  4. Turn steering wheel left until stop, turn slightly further and hold firmly in this position. The amperage range should be between 55-65 Amps.
    • If the amperage is not within the specified range, replace the power steering control module.

Desired Pump Speed 

  1. Ignition OFF, Wait 3 seconds, Ignition ON, All accessories OFF with a scan tool verify engine RPM is 0.
  2. Engine Running, with a scan tool verify engine RPM to be 2660.
    • If the RPM is not specified value, replace the power steering control module.

Actual Pump Speed 

  1. Ignition OFF, Wait 3 seconds, Ignition ON, All accessories OFF, with a scan tool verify the engine RPM to be 0.
  2. Engine Running, with a scan tool verify engine RPM range to be 2655-2665 RPM.
    • If the RPM is not within the specified range, replace the power steering control module.