ION L4-2.2L VIN F (2004)
Fuse: All Technical Service Bulletins
Power Steering - Inoperative/'PWR STR' Message Displayed
Bulletin No.: 05-02-32-002
Date: May 18, 2005
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Power Steering Inoperative/Steering Wheel Hard to Turn, "PWR STR" Message Displayed on Driver Information Center (DIC) After Jump Starting
Vehicle (Replace Fuse and Instruct Owner How to Jump Start Vehicle)
Models:
2003-2006 Saturn ION Vehicles
Attention:
Fixed Operations Manager and Technician
Condition
Some customers may comment that the steering wheel is hard to turn and that a message of "PWR STR" is displayed on the Driver Information Center
(DIC) of the instrument panel (I/P) cluster. They may also comment this condition occurred after they had to have the car jump started.
Cause
Improper "jump starting" of the vehicle has been determined as a cause for the power steering fuses to open (blow). Customers may mistakenly believe
that the Underhood Junction Block (UHJB) is actually the battery; therefore, they believe there is both a positive and negative post in the UHJB. After
only seeing one post, they may remove the cover and discover there is another small post on the passenger side of the UHJB. The small post on the
passenger side of the UHJB is the B+ post for the electric power steering . When the jumper cables are attached to both of these posts and the cable is
connected to another vehicle, the power steering fuses will blow.
Correction
Replace the blown fuses and verify that concern is gone.
Important:
If the fuse continues to blow, refer to Diagnostic System Check - Power Steering in SI. With the fuse box cover removed, remove and discard the
small plastic cover that has the words "REMOVE AND DISCARD THIS COVER FOR FUSE OR RELAY SERVICING" listed on the top. This
cover is used only to protect the fuses upon initial factory installation.
Provide the owner with a copy of the following procedure and refer owners to Step 9 for the correct negative cable attachment point.
Jump Starting Procedure
If your vehicle's battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following
steps to do it safely.
Caution:
Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because:
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They contain acid that can burn you.
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They contain gas that can explode or ignite.
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They contain enough electricity to burn you.
If you do not follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you.
Note:
Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your warranty. Trying to start your vehicle by
pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage your vehicle.
1.
Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system.
Note:
