Power Steering Control Module Scan Tool Information

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Power Steering Control Module Scan Tool Information
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Cadillac STS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Power Steering Control Module Scan Tool Data Parameters

Parameter System State Expected Value Description
Operating Conditions:Β  Ignition ON
AFS Actuator Angle - Varies This displays Β°. This is the current angle of the active front steering (AFS) actuator.
AFS Heat Protection - Varies The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the active front steering (AFS) heat protection.
AFS Lock Solenoid - Unlocked The scan tool displays Locked or Unlocked. This is the state of the active front steering (AFS) lock solenoid.
AFS Motor Command - Varies This displays %. This is the active front steering (AFS) motor percentage.
PSCM Centered - Yes The scan tool displays Yes or No. Yes is displayed if the power steering control module (PSCM) is centered.
Steering Wheel Sensor Signal - Valid The scan tool displays Valid or Invalid. This is the state of the steering wheel sensor signal.
TCM Status Signal - Valid The scan tool displays Valid or Invalid. This is the state of the transmission control module (TCM) signal.
VSCM Veh. Spd. Signal - Valid The scan tool displays Valid or Invalid. This is the state of the vehicle stability control module (VSCM) vehicle speed signal.
Power Steering Control Module Scan Tool Output Controls

Output Control Description
Actuator Removal Procedure This output control is used to remove an actuator.
New Actuator Setup Procedure This output control is used to setup a new actuator.
PSCM Calibration Procedure This output control is used to calibrate a power steering control module (PSCM).
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