Steering - Absolute Steering Position (ASP) Calibration
Group CHASSISNumber 09-SS-003
Date AUGUST, 2009
Model
ELANTRA (HD)
ELANTRA TOURING (FD)
Subject
ABSOLUTE STEERING POSITION (ASP) CALIBRATION FOR ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS)
DESCRIPTION:
This bulletin provides the Absolute Steering Position (ASP) calibration method for 2007-2009 ELANTRA (HD) and 2009 ELANTRA TOURING (FD) Electric Power Steering (EPS or Motor-Driven Power Steering). This procedure is required when the battery is discharged or after the battery or EPS-related parts are replaced.
NOTE:
If the EPS ASP calibration is not conducted when the battery is discharged or after the battery or EPS-related parts are replaced, the EPS and or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) warning lamp will be turned on and the automatic EPS return-to-center control will not be performed.
VEHICLES AFFECTED:
Model: 2007-2010 ELANTRA (HD), 2009-2010 ELANTRA TOURING (FD)
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
NOTE:
There are two methods to perform the ASP calibration:
^ Calibration using GDS Scan Tool (recommended)
^ Manual calibration without a scan tool
ASP Calibration using GDS Scan Tool
ASP Calibration using manual method
1. With the engine idling, turn the steering wheel left (counter-clockwise) more than 360 degrees (1 full turn), then return to center.
2. Repeat turning the wheel right (clockwise), and return to center.
3. Shut off the engine, remove the ignition key.
4. Restart the engine. The EPS ASP calibration is completed when the EPS/ESC warning lamps are no longer illuminated.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Normal warranty applies.