Steering - Steering Angle Sensor Centering Procedure

Group: CHASSIS

Number: 05-50-003

Date: MAY, 2005

Model: 2006 SONATA

Subject:
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR CENTERING PROCEDURE

DESCRIPTION:

All 2006 MY Sonata vehicles are equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The ESC system contains a steering angle sensor, which measures the amount and rate of steering wheel input. The steering angle sensor is used by the ESC to determine if brake or engine torque interventions should be activated to help the driver.

The steering angle sensor requires calibration whenever the following occurs:

^ Steering Angle Sensor replacement

^ Steering rack removal

^ Steering column removal

This bulletin provides a procedure to recalibrate the steering angle sensor using the Hi-Scan Pro.

NOTE:
Before starting procedure, make sure vehicle has ESC. Look for button on dash.

STEERING ANGLE SENSOR CALIBRATION PROCEDURE:

1. Vehicle alignment must meet the following requirements before steering angle calibration can be started.

^ Front wheels < +/- 1.0° from straight forward.

^ Steering wheel < +/- 5.0° from straight forward.

^ Roll the vehicle forward and backward on a flat level surface prior to calibration.

NOTE:
Leave the ignition key in the "OFF" position before starting the following procedure.





2. Attach the Data Link Connector (DLC) cable to the Hi-Scan Pro main body and securely tighten two bolts.





3. Plug the DLC cable into the 16 pin data link connector.

4. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position (do not start the engine).

5. Turn the Hi-Scan Pro ON and press ENTER.





6. Select option "01. Hyundai Vehicle Diagnosis" and press ENTER.





7. Select option "01. Sonata (NF)" and press ENTER.

NOTE:
Number may vary, select Sonata (NF).





8. Select option "03. Anti-Lock Brake System" and press ENTER.





9. Select option "09. Steering Angle Sensor" and press ENTER.





10. Press ENTER.





11. Select "Rest".





12. Press ESC.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Applicable warranty coverage applies.