U0131

U0131-LOST COMMUNICATION WITH POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE (EPS)





For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information.

- When Monitored:
With the ignition on.

Battery voltage between 10 and 16 volts.

Ignition Off Draw (IOD) fuse installed.

Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) is configured correctly.

- Set Condition:
Bus messages not received from the Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering (EHPS) Module for approximately two to five seconds.





1. VERIFY DTC IS ACTIVE

NOTE: Make sure the IOD fuse is installed and battery voltage is between 10 and 16 volts before proceeding.

1. With the scan tool, read active DTCs.

Is this DTC active?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

- Stored Lost Communication DTCs Perform the Stored Lost Communication DTCs diagnostic procedure.

2. CHECK FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIVE DTCS
1. With the scan tool, read all active DTCs from all modules.

NOTE: Check for TIPM configuration, CAN B or C hardware electrical, VIN Missing/Mismatch, battery or ignition related DTCs.

Does the scan tool display any active DTCs to the conditions listed above?

Yes

- Go to and perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure.

No

- Go To 3

3. VERIFY THE EPS IS ACTIVE ON THE BUS
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, select Network Diagnostics.
3. Verify the EPS is active on the bus.

Is the EPS active on the bus?

Yes

- Go To 4

No

- No Response From EHPS (Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering) Perform the No Response from EPS diagnostic procedure.

4. CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION RELATED DTCS
1. With the scan tool, select Network Diagnostics.

Is there more than one module with active DTCs "Logged Against" the EPS?

Yes

- Replace/update the EHPS module.
- Perform the EHPS VERIFICATION TEST. .

No

- Replace/update the module that set this DTC.
- Perform the appropriate verification test. Verification Tests