16-3

SH AWD DTC Troubleshooting: 16-3

DTC 16-3:

Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position Incorrect

NOTE:

- Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.
- Check the wheel alignment Service and Repair.
- Check for installation of the steering angle sensor.

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Check for DTCs in the VSA system with the HDS.

4. Test-drive the vehicle at 19 mph (30 km/h) or more.

Are any steering angle sensor DTCs indicated?

YES -

Go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

NO -

Go to step 5.

5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 16-3 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 6.

NO -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

6. Check the STEERING ANGLE SENSOR in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

When the steering wheels is turned slowly, does the value change?

YES -

Go to step 7.

NO -

Substitute a known-good SH-AWD control unit Service and Repair and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away with the known-good SH-AWD control unit, replace the original SH-AWD control unit Service and Repair.

7. Test-drive the vehicle in a straight line at 19 mph (30 km/h) or more.

8. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and center the steering wheel.

9. Check the STEERING ANGLE SENSOR in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

It is within ±5 deg of center?

YES -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the DTC returns, substitute a known-good SH-AWD control unit Service and Repair and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away with the known-good SH-AWD control unit, replace the original SH-AWD control unit Service and Repair.

NO -

Do the steering angle sensor neutral position memorization Programming and Relearning. If the DTC returns, substitute a known-good SH-AWD control unit Service and Repair and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away with the known-good SH-AWD control unit, replace the original SH-AWD control unit Service and Repair.