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Steering Angle Sensor: Testing and Inspection

ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION

ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION: Description
Refer to the table below to determine if adjustment of steering angle sensor neutral position is required.





ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION: Special Repair Requirement

ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION

CAUTION:
To adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor, make sure to use CONSULT-III (Adjustment cannot be done without CONSULT-III)

1.ALIGN THE VEHICLE STATUS

Stop vehicle with front wheels in straight-ahead position.
>> GO TO 2

2.PERFORM THE NEUTRAL POSITION ADJUSTMENT FOR THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
1. On the CONSULT-III screen, touch "WORK SUPPORT" and "ST ANG SEN ADJUSTMENT" in order.
2. Touch "START".

CAUTION:
Do not touch steering wheel while adjusting steering angle sensor.


3. After approximately 10 seconds, touch "END".

NOTE:
After approximately 60 seconds, it ends automatically.

4. Turn ignition switch OFF, then turn it ON again.

CAUTION:
Be sure to perform above operation.


>> GO TO 3

3.CHECK DATA MONITOR
1. Run vehicle with front wheels in straight-ahead position, then stop.
2. Select "DATA MONITOR". Then make sure "STRANGLE SIG" is within 0±2.5 degrees.
Is the steering angle within the specified range?
YES >> GO TO 4
NO >> Perform the neutral position adjustment for the steering angle sensor again, GO TO 1

4.ERASE THE SELF-DIAGNOSIS MEMORY
Erase the self-diagnosis memory of the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) and ECM.
^ ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit): Refer to BRC-23, "CONSULT-III Function (ABS)". Consult-III Function (ABS)
^ ECM: Refer to EC-63, "CONSULT-III Function (ENGINE)".
CONSULT-III Function (Engine)
Are the memories erased?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Check the items indicated by the self-diagnosis.