Steering Angle Sensor: Service and Repair
Steering Angle Sensor G85
The Steering Angle Sensor (G85) is installed between the steering wheel and steering column switch.
Removing
- Set wheels to the straight ahead position.
Coil connector with slip ring - 1 -.
- Remove airbag unit and steering wheel.
Clipped onto switch for turn signals, high/low beam headlamps and headlamp flasher.
Clipped to coil ring with slip ring.
The coil ring with slip ring must not be turned when they have been removed.
- Remove steering column switch module..
Installing
Installation is in reverse order of removal.
- Install airbag unit and steering wheel.
- Calibrate Steering Angle Sensor (G85).
Use vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system (VAS 5051B) or (VAS 5052) for this.
- On display, select:
• Chassis
• Brake system (Repair group 01;45)
• 01- On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capable systems
• 03 - ABS/ESP brake electronics
- Select desired function on display.
• ABS control module J104, ASR and ESP functions
• Steering Angle Sensor (G85) calibration. Refer to => Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system (VAS 5051 B) or (VAS 5052)..
- Then perform the ESP driving and system test.