Buick Regal: DTC C0569

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 C0569

System Configuration

Symptom Byte Information: Symptom Byte List.

Circuit/System Description

The power steering control module continuously monitors the thermal cycle counter of the steering gear. If the module is replaced, the thermal cycle counter value needs to be transferred from the existing module over to the new module using the SPS Electric Power Steering Setup Procedure.

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

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The thermal cycle counter value does not meet the system requirement.

Actions Taken When the DTC Sets

• Power Steering Output Torque=Disabled
• P9 Driver Information Center Display=Service Power Steering

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.

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

1. Ignition - On / Vehicle - In Service Mode.

2. Verify DTC C0569 is not set.

• If the DTC is set

1. Perform all necessary programming and setup procedures for the control module: K43 Power Steering Control Module
2. Verify the DTC does not set.
   • If the DTC sets - Replace the component: K43 Power Steering Control Module
   • Go to next step: If the DTC is not set
3. All OK.

• Go to next step: If the DTC is not set

3. All OK.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair: Diagnostic Repair Verification.

For control module replacement, programming, and setup refer to: Control Module References.

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