Service esc power steering

2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU
155,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DANIELSILCOX87
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It started off randomly in wet weather would lose power steering and the instrument panel says service esc power steering. Today I can't even leave my driveway so often. And it's dry weather.
Mar 22, 2022 at 6:42 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If it isn't working at all, the first thing to check are fuses. There is one in the under-hood fuse box and one in the interior fuse panel. In addition to checking the fuses, confirm there is power to and from them. Here is a link you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

I attached the wiring schematic below, so you have a reference for the circuit. If the fuses are good, the next thing to do is scan the can-bus system.

CAN stands for controller area network. Basically, all the different computers/modules are tied together via a few wires. This type of scan will identify codes regardless of the module storing them whereas a traditional scan tool will not. Here is a link that explains how it's done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy

If you are able to have that done, it would be very helpful. This could be an electrical issue, a sensor, or even a failing rack and pinion.

Let me know how you would like to proceed.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below.
Mar 22, 2022 at 1:37 PM
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