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Check Engine Light (MIL) Or SERVICE POWER STEERING Message - keywords C0450 emis1 fuse LLT LY7 P0134 P0135 P0154 P0155 P2088 P2090 P2092 P2094 SES slow speed stiff ves

Subject:Check Engine Light (MIL) or SERVICE POWER STEERING Message

Models:2008 Cadillac CTS



The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern:

Some customers may comment the check engine light / malfunction indicator light (MIL) is on and or the driver information center (DIC) displays SERVICE POWER STEERING. Further investigation may reveal the EMIS1 15 amp fuse in the underhood fuse block is open. One or more of the DTC listed below may be stored. The cause may be the engine wire harness shorting on an unused heater hose bracket stud on the right engine compartment frame rail.

C0450

Steering Assist Control Actuator Circuit

P0134

HO2S Circuit Insufficient Activity Bank 1 Sensor 1

P0135

HO2S Heater Performance Bank 1 Sensor 1

P0154

HO2S Circuit Insufficient Activity Bank 2 Sensor 1

P0155

HO2S Heater Performance Bank 2 Sensor 1

P2088

Intake Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid Control Circuit Low Voltage Bank 1

P2090

Exhaust Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid Control Circuit Low Voltage Bank 1

P2092

Intake Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid Control Circuit Low Voltage Bank 2

P2094

Exhaust Camshaft Position (CMP) Actuator Solenoid Control Circuit Low Voltage Bank 2

Recommendation/Instructions:

Inspect the engine wire harness for contact with the stud (1). Repair the wiring as necessary.


Object Number: 2046364  Size: SH

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.