Chevrolet Trax: DTC C0176: Control module temperature sensor high temperature

DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX

DTC C0176: CONTROL MODULE TEMPERATURE SENSOR HIGH TEMPERATURE

Diagnostic Instructions

Diagnostic Instructions

• Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
• Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
• Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC C0176 54

Control Module Temperature Sensor High Temperature

Circuit/System Description

The power steering control module monitors the temperature of the power steering system. The power steering control module uses voltage, current levels and input from an internal temperature sensor to calculate an estimated system temperature. If the power steering control module detects a high system temperature event is occurring, the amount of assist is decreased to reduce system temperature, in effort to prevent thermal damage to the power steering components.

Conditions for Running the DTC

• Ignition ON, engine running.
• Power steering system voltage is 9-16 V.
• Repetitive steering input applied.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

• Ignition ON, engine running.
• Power steering system voltage is 9-16 V.
• Repetitive steering input applied.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The power steering control module detects a high system temperature.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

• DTC C0176 54 is stored in memory.
• Steering assist is reduced.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

A current DTC will clear on the next malfunction-free ignition cycle.

Diagnostic Aids

• DTC C0176 54 does not indicate that a malfunction has occurred. Rather that the power steering control module had to limit current to the power steering motor to avoid thermal damage to the power steering system components. Discuss with the customer about driving conditions when the steering assist was reduced.
• 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 (Encore), Power Steering Schematics (Trax)

Connector End View Reference

WIRING SYSTEMS AND POWER MANAGEMENT - COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX - ENCORE WIRING SYSTEMS AND POWER MANAGEMENT - COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX - TRAX

Description and Operation

Power Steering System Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

• Circuit Testing
• Connector Repairs
• Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
• Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information.

Circuit/System Verification

1. Verify that the DTC sets outside of the conditions for running and setting. Since most occurrences of this DTC are caused by excessive driver inputs, review with the customer the conditions under which the DTC set. Operate the vehicle within the conditions that the customer experienced, avoiding excessive inputs, and verify the DTC does not reset.

If the DTC did not set outside of the conditions for running and setting

1. Ignition ON.
2. 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 (N40), Steering Effort Hard or Too Easy in One or Both Directions (NJ1)

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

3. Replace the Steering Gear.

• If the DTC set outside of the conditions for running and setting

2. All OK. The power steering is operating as designed.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.

• Steering Column Replacement (Mexico, N40) , Steering Column Replacement (Canada, NJ1) , Steering Column Replacement (United States, NJ1)
• Control Module References for power steering control module replacement, programming and setup.

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