C055C

DTC C055C

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 C055C 00
- Steering Gear Performance Malfunction

Circuit/System Description

The power steering control module continuously verifies the mechanical friction of the steering gear. If the friction is too high the clutch between motor and rack slips and the internal angle is not longer valid.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Ignition ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The DTC is set when the mechanical friction of the steering gear is too high.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

* DTC C055C is stored in memory.

* No steering assist.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive malfunction free ignition cycles.

Diagnostic Aids

Ensure that no steering components down stream of the power steering column assembly, such as ball joints, tie rod ends, universal joints, or the steering gear assembly, are mechanically binding.

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 (NJ2) Power Steering System Description and Operation (NJ2)Power Steering System Description and Operation (NXC) Power Steering System Description and Operation (NXC)

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 DTC C055C is not set.

• If the DTC is set

1. Verify that no steering components down stream of the power steering column assembly are mechanically binding. Refer to Steering Effort Hard or Too Easy in One or Both Directions Steering Effort Hard or Too Easy in One or Both Directions

• If steering components are mechanically binding, replace the mechanically binding steering components.

• If no steering components are mechanically binding, replace the Steering Gear.

• If the DTC is not set

3. All OK.

Repair Instructions

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

* Steering Gear Replacement (FWD) Steering Gear ReplacementSteering Gear Replacement (AWD) Steering Gear Replacement

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