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01309 - Power Steering Control Module (J500)

01309 - Power Steering Control Module (J500): Implausible Signal

Possible Symptoms

• Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) active

Possible Causes

• When found in Brake Electronics (MK60)
  • Incorrect Steering Aid Characteristic Setting
  • Incorrect Steering Aid Warning Lamp Setting
  • Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR) in activated in Brake Electronics but not in the Steering Aid Control Module or vice versa.

Possible Solutions

• When found in Brake Electronics (MK60)
  • Check Brake Electronics Coding
  • Check Steering Aid Characteristic Setting
  • Check Steering Aid Warning Lamp Setting
  • Check Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR) Setting

01309 - Power Steering Control Module (J500): No Communication

Possible Symptoms

• Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) active
• Power Steering not working

Possible Causes

• Wiring/Connectors from/to Power Steering Control Module (J500) faulty/loose
• Power Steering Control Module (J500) faulty

Possible Solutions

• Check Wiring/Connectors from/to Power Steering Control Module (J500)
• Replace Power Steering Control Module (J500)

Special Notes

• When found in VW Polo (9N), Seat Ibiza (6L), Skoda Fabia (6Y) or similar:
  • If 01309 is stored in multiple Control Modules and the Steering Aid (#44/J500) does not communicate with the Scan tool, check the Steering Aid Control Module Power Supply. Assuming the Fused Power Supplies (typically 2 fuses are used) are OK, in almost all cases the actual Steering Rack (containing the Control Module) is faulty and needs to be replaced. Be aware that there are different Suppliers for these Parts and make sure to order your Replacement accordingly.

01309 - Power Steering Control Module (J500): Faulty

Possible Symptoms

• Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) active
• Power Steering not working

Possible Causes

• Power Steering Control Module (J500) faulty

Possible Solutions

• Replace Power Steering Control Module (J500)