Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Diagnostic Aids
For DTC U3000:05, the PSCM removes steering assist, enters into manual mode and sends a message to the IPC to display POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT in the message center.
For DTC U3000:46, initially the PSCM uses a default steering assist and may set DTC U2100:00. If DTC U3000:46 returns on the next ignition cycle, the PSCM disables steering assist, enters manual mode and sends a message to the instrument cluster to display POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION SERVICE NOW in the message center.
For DTC U3000:49, the PSCM removes steering assist, enters into manual mode and sends a message to the IPC to display POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT in the message center.
For DTC U3000:61, the PSCM removes steering assist, enters into manual mode and transmits an invalid steering angle message over the HS-CAN. The module also sends a message to the IPC to display POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT in the message center.
For DTC U3000:66, the IPC displays POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION SERVICE NOW in the message center when this DTC is set. DTC U3000:96 cannot be cleared using a diagnostic scan tool, to clear this DTC follow the pinpoint test instructions.
| Failure | Action |
|---|---|
| 05 | GO to PINPOINT TEST B |
| 42 | GO to PINPOINT TEST B |
| 49 | GO to PINPOINT TEST B |
| 4B | GO to PINPOINT TEST BE |
| 61 | GO to PINPOINT TEST B |
| 66 | GO to PINPOINT TEST B |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.