Power Steering Control Module Scan Tool Information

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 USECTION Power Steering Control Module Scan Tool Information
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Power Steering Control Module Scan Tool Data Parameters

Parameter System State Expected Value Description
Operating Conditions:Β  Ignition ON
Battery Voltage - Varies The scan tool displays volts. This is the current battery voltage as monitored by the power steering control module.
Calculated System Temperature - Varies This displays Β°C (Β°F). This is the calculated temperature of the power steering system.
Intermediate Voltage - Varies The scan tool displays volts. The PSCM monitors the intermediate voltage power limit request message from the accessory power module (APM).
Overload Protection Incidents - Varies This displays a numeric value. This is the number of incidents where the system was protected from overload.
Steering Shaft Torque - Varies This displays N-m. This is the calculated force of the steering shaft, as monitored by the power steering control module.
Steering Wheel Position - Varies This displays Β°. This is the state of the steering wheel position.
Vehicle Speed Status - Varies The scan tool displays Valid or Invalid. This is the current state of the vehicle speed.
Power Steering Control Module Scan Tool Output Controls

Output Control Description
Steering Pos./Torque Sensor Cal. This is used to calibrate the steering position/torque sensor.
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