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Astra J power steering control

module replacement
When replacing the power steering control module on the Opel Astra J, certain steps must be taken to ensure that the
replacement will function. Shaftec gives step by step instructions to successfully complete this job and avoid costly
errors. If not done properly, there is no fix except to re-install the old unit and follow this procedure.

T he GM MDI TECH 3 Diagnostic

software is required to install this unit.
Failure to use the GM MDI TECH 3
Diagnostic software may void your
warranty. If this procedure is not followed,
the replacement steering rack will not work,
and there is no fix except to re-install the old unit Steering Angle Sensor Centring
and follow this procedure. Note: It is necessary to perform the Steering Angle
These instructions relate to Shaftec part 4. With the Power Steering Assist Motor replaced Sensor Centring BEFORE
numbers ERRM2003 and ERR2003 for the 2009-16 and reconnected, using the same scan tool, perform the software endstop learning.
Opel Astra Mk6 (J) with the following engines: the SPS function Electronic Power Steering > The centring procedure of the internal steering
• 1.3 CDTI A13 DTE Programming and follow the on-screen instructions. angle sensor (w/o electronic stability program) can
• 1.4 16v A14XEL, A14XER , B14XER, 5. Perform the SPS function Electronic Power be completed with the following steps:
• 1.4 Turbo A14NET Steering > Setup and follow the on-screen Conditions: Front axle measured and set, engine
• 1.6 16v A16XER, B16XER instructions. running, vehicle speed 0 km/h, internal steering
• 1.6 Turbo A16LET 6. Perform the Steering Angle Sensor Centreing and angle sensor is activated.
• 1.7 CDTI A17DTJ, A17DTC, A17DTR, Software Endstop Learning procedure, as detailed in 1. Using the steering wheel, align the front wheels
A17DTS, A17DTF, A17DTE that section below. in the centre forward position.
• 2.0 CDTI A20DTH, A20DTR 7. Clear all Diagnostic Trouble Codes after 2. Using a scan tool, perform the
completing the programming and setup procedures. Configuration/Reset Functions, Steering Wheel
Power Steering Control Module Replacement Angle Sensor Centring procedure.
Note: During the procedures listed below, critical Power Steering Control Module 3. Steer from the centre position slowly 90° to the
data is retrieved from vehicle components and Reprogramming left.
stored in the scan tool computer's hard drive. This Note: This procedure applies to reprogramming of 4. Steer slowly back to the centre position and then
data is needed during the programming and setup the existing steering gear or the initial programming slowly 90° to the right.
sequences. Ensure the same scan tool is used and if the complete steering gear assembly including the 5. Steer slowly back to the centre position.
capable of reading, storing, and writing the vehicle's assist motor was replaced. If only the power steering 6. Perform the steering movements again.
system data. control module is replaced, follow the Power 7. Centring procedure is completed.
1. Connect a scan tool to the vehicle and access the Steering Control Module Replacement instructions
Service Programming System (SPS). above. Do not program or reprogram the electronic Software Endstop Learning Procedure
2. Perform the SPS function Electronic Power power steering control module unless directed by a Conditions: Front axle measured and set, vehicle
Steering > Prepare Control Module for Removal and service procedure or a service bulletin. speed 0 km/h, internal steering angle sensor is
follow the on-screen instructions. 1. Connect a scan tool to the vehicle and access calibrated or external steering angle sensor sends a
Note: Step 2 copies the worm gear wear counter SPS. valid CAN signal.
data from the power steering control module PRIOR 2. Perform the SPS function Electronic Power 1. Using a scan tool, perform the
to the module's removal and stores it on the scan Steering > Programming and follow the on-screen Configuration/Reset Functions > Power Steering
tool computer's hard drive. AFTER completing step instructions. Soft-tops Reset procedure and follow the on-screen
2, the power steering control module can now be 3. Perform the SPS function Electronic Power instructions.
removed and replaced. Steering > Setup and follow the on-screen 2. Using a scan tool, perform the
3. Replace the Power Steering Assist Motor instructions. Configuration/Reset Functions > Power Steering
containing the Power Steering Control Module. 4. Perform the Steering Angle Sensor Centreing and Soft-tops Learn procedure and follow the on-screen
Note: The next two steps will transfer the Vehicle's Software Endstop Learning procedure, as detailed in instructions.
Critical Data, including the worm gear wear counter that section below. 3. Software endstop learning procedure is
data saved in step 2, back to the vehicle 5. Clear all Diagnostic Trouble Codes after completed.
components. completing the programming and setup procedures.

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