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C1261

DTC C1260 STEERING ANGLE SENSOR-SIGNAL
DTC C1261 STEERING ANGLE SENSOR IS NOT CALIBRATED

COMPONENT LOCATION:






DTC DESCRIPTION
The Steering wheel angle sensor determines the direction of the rotation.

DTC DETECTING CONDITION

DTC DETECTING CONDITION:






COMPONENT INSPECTION
1. CHECK INSTALLATION OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
Check if the steering angle sensor is properly installed.
Is the installation proper?
YES
- Check power of steering angle sensor.
NO
- Reinstall the steering angle sensor properly.

POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT INSPECTION






1. Measure the voltage between terminal 1 and 2 of the steering angle sensor connector.
Is the voltage within 8 - 16 Volts?
YES
- Clear the DTC, and then drive a vehicle over 40 Km/h (24 MPH). If ESC warning lamp is turned on, replace the steering wheel sensor. Then go to Verification of Vehicle Repair procedure.
NO
- Check harness and connector between the HECU and the steering angle sensor. If NG replace the steering wheel sensor.

VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR
After a repair, it is essential to verify that the fault has been corrected.
1. Connect scan tool and practice the steering angle sensor calibration.
2. Select Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) mode.
3. Using a scan tool, Clear DTC.
4. Operate the vehicle within DTC Detecting Condition in General Information.
Are any DTCs present?
YES
- Go to the applicable troubleshooting procedure.
NO
- A system performs normally at this time.