DPS-1 Troubleshooting Chart
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Then
description that best fits the symptom.
Symptom
DPS-1 No assist
DPS1 pump runs when not steering.
Feel significant intial resistance when
changing steering direction.
Revised: 10/16/2015
Perform the checks or tests in this Take the action in this column to resolve
And
column to determine the issue. the issue.
Perform this Check Take this Action
YES Enough fluid in the helm? NO Fill Helm and check for leaks
YES
This is a manual hydraulic midsection,
Is this a DPS model? NO inspect for kinked hose and/or teach
driver to use trim.
YES
Use EvDiag6 to check: Is the correct
NO Follow directions to update software
DPS software installed?
YES
Use EvDiag6 to check: Is there a Fault
YES Troubleshoot using Fault Code Chart
Code?
NO
Use EvDiag6 to check: Is the "Power Investigate 4 pin connector to DPS
NO
Steering" tab visible in EvDiag6? module (supplies power and CAN)
YES
Use EvDiag6 to check: Is the DPS
Thermistor Temperature <66°C NO Short in Module - Replace Module
(150.8°F)?
YES
Is helm pressure sensor functional? Pro
Use EvDiag6 to check: Steer to center.
NO Helm? Kinked/ Twisted Line? Auto
Is helm pressure below 10psi?
Pilot? SPA?
YES
Use EvDiag6 to check: Does helm
Check helm pressure sensor / wires/
pressure sensor rise when steering to NO
terminals / connection with DPS module
PORT and STARBOARD?
YES
Use EvDiag6 to check: Steer from lock
Check to see if DPS is turned off
to lock in 5 seconds. Do you see duty NO
(Engine report?)
cycle while turning?
YES
Use EvDiag6 to check: Do you see Fault Code 211 should be present. Use
NO
current while turning? the Fault Code Chart.
YES
Can you hear the DPS motor run? NO Replace electric motor
YES
Use EvDiag6 to check: Is pump NO Replace pump/motor coupler
pressure at least 100 psi (689 kPa)
above helm pressure while turning?
YES Internal leak, replace stern and swivel.
Is the boat rigged with a Pro Series Switch to DPS2 or replace Pro Series
YES YES
helm? helm with standard model.
NO
YES Replace steering hoses.
Inspect installation for kink in steering
Inspect pressure sensor wires, terminals
lines.
NO and connection with DPS module. If
necessary replace sensor.
Steer PORT to STARBOARD, then
Replace DPS hydraulic manifold.
STARBOARD to PORT. Is significant
YES (Spool in DPS manifold is sticking in its
resistance felt at initial change of
bore)
steering direction?
DPS-2 Troubleshooting Chart
Start in this column to select the
description that best fits the
Symptom
DPS-2 No assist
Feel significant intial resistance
when changing steering direction.
Revised: 10/16/2015
Perform the checks or tests in this Take the action in this column to resolve
Then And
column to determine the issue. the issue.
Perform this Check Take this Action
Enough fluid in the helm? NO Fill Helm and check for leaks
YES
This is a manual hydraulic midsection,
Is this a DPS model? NO inspect for kinked hose and/or teach
driver to use trim.
YES
Use EvDiag6 to check: Is the correct
NO Follow directions to update software
DPS software installed?
YES
Use EvDiag6 to check: Is there a Fault
YES Troubleshoot using Fault Code Chart
Code?
NO
Use EvDiag6 to check: Is the "Power Investigate 4 pin connector to DPS
NO
Steering" tab visible in EvDiag6? module (supplies power and CAN)
YES
Use EvDiag6 to check: Is the DPS
Thermistor Temperature <66°C NO Short in Module - Replace Module
(150.8°F)?
YES
Use EvDiag6 to check: Steer to center.
Follow procedure to calibrate helm
Are PORT and STARBOARD Helm
NO pressure sensors. If offset is greater
pressures within 13 psi (90kPa) of each
than 25 psi (172 kPa) replace sensor.
other?
YES
Use EvDiag6 to check: Does PORT
sensor rise when steering PORT and
NO Replace bad helm pressure sensor.
STARBOARD sensor rise when steering
STARBOARD?
YES
Use EvDiag6 to check: Is steering Follow procedure to calibrate steering
position -32 deg at PORT lock, 32 deg endpoints (and turn limits if applicable).
NO
at STARBOARD lock, and changes Replace sensor if steering position does
smoothly throughout range? not work after calibration.
YES
Use EvDiag6 to check: Steer from lock
Check to see if DPS is turned off
to lock in 5 seconds. Do you see duty NO
(Engine report)
cycle while turning?
YES
Use EvDiag6 to check: Do you see
NO You should see code 211. Use code list.
current while turning?
YES
NO Replace electric motor
Can you hear the DPS motor run?
Broken pump/motor coupler or internal
YES
leak.
Steer PORT to STARBOARD, then
Replace DPS hydraulic manifold.
STARBOARD to PORT. Is significant
YES (Spool in DPS manifold is sticking in its
resistance felt at initial change of
bore)
steering direction?