Engine Electrical

DTC C0895

Circuit Description

The power steering control module (PSCM) has a discrete battery positive voltage supply circuit. The PSCM monitors the voltage level on this circuit to ensure the electric power steering (EPS) system has adequate voltage levels to perform the system functions.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC C0895 Device Voltage

This vehicle has DTCs which include DTC symptoms. For more information on DTC symptoms, refer to DTC Symptom Description.






Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition is ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

EPS system battery voltage is less than 9.55 volts or greater than 17.5 volts.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

* The instrument panel cluster (IPC) message center displays the PWR STR warning message.
* Steering assist is reduced.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* A current DTC will clear when EPS system voltage is 9.55-17.5 volts.
* A history DTC will clear after 100 consecutive ignition cycles with EPS system voltage between 9.55-17.5 volts.

Diagnostic Aids

The scan tool can be used to view the number of times a low battery voltage incident has occurred. If an intermittent malfunction exists, refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Diagnostic Aids for further diagnosis. Component Tests and General Diagnostics

Test Description

Step 1 - Step 10:

The numbers below refer to the step number on the diagnostic table.
2. This step tests if the malfunction exists in the vehicles charging system.
3. This step tests if the malfunction is intermittent.