Service Information

Volt

DTC C0569

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 Descriptor

DTC C0569 3A: System Configuration Incorrect Component Installed

The power steering control module continuously monitors the thermal cycle counter of the steering gear. If the power steering control module is replaced, the stored information in the existing power steering control module must be transferred over to the new power steering control module using the Power Steering Control Module Programming and Setup Procedure.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition is ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The calibration is not learned to the new power steering control module.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

•	DTC C0569 is stored in memory.

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

•	No Steering assist.

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 Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Power Steering System Description and Operation : Electronic Power Steering

Electrical Information Reference

•	Circuit Testing

•	Connector Repairs

•	Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

•	Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON.
With a scan tool verify that DTC C0569 3A is not set.

⇒	If the DTC is set

Refer to Circuit/System Testing below.

⇓	If the DTC is not set.

All OK.

Circuit/System Testing

With a scan tool complete the power steering control module programming and setup procedure.
Verify that the DTC C0569 3A does not reset.

⇒	If the DTC resets

Replace the steering gear.

⇓	If the DTC does not reset

All OK.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing repair procedures.

•	Steering Gear Replacement

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