Power Steering message across instrument panel?

Tiny
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  • 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT
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  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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So, for the electric power steering there’s two parts modules?
Friday, May 26th, 2023 AT 11:50 AM

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Tiny
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The 2008 Chevy Cobalt typically has only one power steering module. The power steering module is responsible for controlling and assisting the power steering system in the vehicle. It receives inputs from various sensors to determine the steering effort required and adjusts the power steering assistance accordingly.

What problems are you having? Have you scanned the computer to see if there are diagnostic trouble codes? In this case, you will need a scan tool that reads all codes via the can-bus.

Here is a link that explains how it's done:

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

Let me know.

Joe
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Friday, May 26th, 2023 AT 11:49 PM
Tiny
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So far no issues on the Power Steering but still have the message on the instrument panel just stating “Power Steering” checked the fuses no bad fuses.
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Wednesday, May 31st, 2023 AT 4:33 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

Thanks for the update. As far as the indicator message, I would recommend having the can-bus scanned as mentioned above. Since we have a message indicating a problem, it should show up as a code.

Let me know.

Joe
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Wednesday, May 31st, 2023 AT 9:24 PM
Tiny
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Will do, finally got a hold of my cousins husband who has one.
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Friday, June 2nd, 2023 AT 3:41 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

Sounds good. Let me know how things turn out for you. I'm interested in knowing what is found.

Take care,

joe
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Friday, June 2nd, 2023 AT 7:57 PM

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