Steer lock Fault

[Mark Fazio]

Hi guys

We have a 2003 Cayenne turbo with no ING

The vehicle is showing STEER LOCKING FAULT

When scanning the vehicle we have no connection to any control units 

We have checked all fuses & power supply's where the battery is located

 

Could any one please give me some input please

Thanks all have a great day

 

Regards

 

Mark Fazio

 

 

 

[Loren]

 

Fault code 0288 -- Electronic steering column lock (ELV)

 

Possible cause of fault
- Short circuit to B+ or open circuit in wiring
- Short circuit to ground or open circuit in wiring
- Implausible signal
- No signal/communication
- Plug on steering column lock not connected correctly
- Steering column lock faulty
- Control module faulty

 

Note - Visual inspection: In the next troubleshooting section, please check first that the affected pins on the KESSY control module plug connection are neither damaged nor corroded. The wiring and plugs of the affected components must also be checked for external damage and correct contacts. Repair damaged or corroded pins if possible, otherwise replace affected pins. Repair or replace damaged wires.

 

A Porsche diagnostic tool (PIWIS test) would likely tell you more about the source of the problem.

 

 

[deilenberger]

Loren - dunno if you notice - this thread is in the wrong section.

 

FWIW - there are some rather lengthy threads on various Cayenne forum websites describing this fault on the 955/957 series - and some fixes. The problem is wear within the column control devices (magnets on shafts that move in/out of hall-effect sensors) - a few people have bodged a fix for it that doesn't require steering column replacement (Porsche's solution.)

 

I have also heard of this happening if the wiring bundle under the passenger's or drivers floor carpeting has gotten water soaked and the splices within it corroding. This usually also causes other fault codes.

Edited September 25, 2017 by deilenberger

[Mr. Haney]

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