Buick Regal: DTC C0176
Diagnostic Instructions
- Perform the Diagnostic System Check prior to using this diagnostic
procedure:Diagnostic System
Check - Vehicle
- Review the description of Strategy Based Diagnosis:Strategy Based
Diagnosis
- An overview of each diagnostic category can be found here:Diagnostic
Procedure Instructions
DTC Descriptor
DTC C0176
Control Module Temperature Sensor
Symptom Byte Information: Symptom Byte List
Circuit/System Description
For an overview of the component/system, refer to:Power Steering System
Description and Operation
(Electronic Power Steering)
Conditions for Running the DTC
- Ignition = On
- Engine = Running
- System Voltage = 9 to 16 V
Conditions for Setting the DTC
Power Steering Control Module Temperature = 115 to 125ºC (240 to 257ºF)
Actions Taken When the DTC Sets
Power Steering Output Torque = Reduced
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- A current DTC will clear on the next malfunction-free ignition cycle.
- A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive malfunction-free ignition
cycles.
Diagnostic Aids
This DTC does not indicate any system malfunction. To avoid thermal damage,
the power steering control
module limits the current to the power steering motor. Aggressive steering may
cause reduced steering
assist. Discuss with the customer about the driving conditions when the concern
occurred.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Power Steering Wiring Schematics
Connector End View Reference
COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEW INDEX
Electrical Information Reference
- Circuit Testing
- Connector Repairs
- Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
- Wiring Repairs
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References
Circuit/System Verification
NOTE: A DTC may set depending on certain driving conditions and would
not
require a component replacement. Aggressive steering may cause
reduced steering assist. Discuss with the customer about the driving
conditions when the concern occurred.
1. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. Verify the
DTC does not set.
- Ignition/Vehicle - Off
- Verify the following conditions do not exist:Steering = Binding or
Sticking
- If a condition exists - Refer to:Steering Effort Hard or Too Easy in
One or Both
Directions
- If no condition exists - Replace the component: Steering Gear
- Go to next step: If the DTC is not set
2. All OK.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair:
Diagnostic Repair Verification
- Electric Dual Pinion Rack and Pinion Steering Gear Replacement
- For control module replacement, programming, and setup refer to: Control
Module References
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Review the description of Strategy Based Diagnosis:Strategy
Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check prior to using this diagnostic
procedure:Diagnostic System
Check - Vehicle
Review the description of Strategy Based Diagnosis:Strategy
Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check prior to using this diagnostic
procedure:Diagnostic System
Check - Vehicle
Review the description of Strategy Based Diagnosis:Strategy
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Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check prior to using this diagnostic
procedure: Diagnostic
System Check - Vehicle
Review the description of Strategy Based Diagnosis:Strategy Based
Diagnosis
An overview of each diagnostic category can be found here: Diagnostic
Procedu
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 Descriptors
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