Steering - Intermittent Hard Steering (EPS Only)

VOLUME
3

GROUP
Chassis

NUMBER
011

MODEL
Sorento

DATE
January 2005

SUBJECT:
INTERMITTENT HARD STEERING (VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EPS ONLY)





This bulletin provides information relating to the service of the vehicle speed sensor and adapter cord. Sorento EX vehicles produced before 10/6/04 may intermittently have variations in the level of power assist during driving or parking. Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C1012 may be stored in the EPS control module.

Note:
The repair procedure in this Technical Service Bulletin should only be performed on customer complaint vehicles.

REPAIR PROCEDURE:





1. Remove and replace vehicle speed sensor in the transmission on 2WD vehicles. Torque new speed sensor to 60 in-lbs or 7.5 Nm.





2. If equipped with 4WD remove and replace the vehicle speed sensor in the transfer case. Torque new speed sensor to 60 in-lbs or 7.5 Nm.





3. Install a new vehicle sensor adapter cord to the new sensor. Connect the vehicle harness, then tie-up wiring with tie-strap to prevent vibration and interference (as shown).





4. Connect the Hi-Scan Pro to the underhood DLC ONLY.





5. Select ELEC. POWER STEERING and press ENTER.





6. Select DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES and press ENTER.





7. Clear diagnostic trouble codes, as necessary.

AFFECTED PRODUCTION RANGE:

Sorento EX vehicles with production dates prior to 10/6/04.





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