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DTC C0565

•	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 C0565 5A: Vehicle Identification Number Not Plausible

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is programmed into the power steering control module during initial programming of the module.

Vehicle in Service Mode

The power steering control module is not properly programmed.

•	DTC C0565 is stored in memory.

•	The driver information centre displays the SERVICE POWER STEERING warning message.

•	A current DTC will clear on the next malfunction-free ignition cycle.

•	A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive malfunction-free ignition cycles.

A newly replaced power steering control module can set one or more DTC on its initial Vehicle in Service Mode cycle.

Power Steering System Description and Operation : Electronic Power Steering

•	Circuit Testing

•	Connector Repairs

•	Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

•	Wiring Repairs

Control Module References for scan tool information

⇒	If the DTC is present, program the K43 power steering control module and verify the DTC does not reset.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

•	Steering Gear Replacement

•	Control Module References for power steering control module replacement, programming and setup