Steering Angle Sensor: Testing and Inspection
ON-VEHICLE SERVICEAdjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position
CAUTION: To adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor, make sure to use CONSULT-II. (Adjustment cannot be done without CONSULT-II.)
1. Stop vehicle with front wheels in straight-ahead position.
2. Connect CONSULT-II and CONSULT-II CONVERTER to data link connector on vehicle.
CAUTION: If CONSULT-II is used with no connection of CONSULT-II CONVERTER, malfunctions might be detected in self-diagnosis depending on control unit which carry out CAN communication.
3. Turn ignition switch ON and touch the CONSULT-II screen in the order of ABS, WORK SUPPORT and ST ANG SEN ADJUSTMENT.
4. Touch START.
CAUTION: Do not touch steering wheel while adjusting steering angle sensor.
5. After approximately 10 seconds, touch END. (After approximately 60 seconds, it ends automatically.)
6. Turn ignition switch OFF, then turn it ON again.
CAUTION: Be sure to perform above operation.
7. Run vehicle with front wheels in straight-ahead position, then stop.
8. Select DATA MONITOR, ECU INPUT SIGNALS, and STRANGLE SIG on CONSULT-II screen. Then make sure STR ANGLE SIG is within 0 ± 2.5°. If value is more than specification, repeat steps 1 to 7.
9. Erase memory of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) and ECM, ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit): Refer to ERASE MEMORY. Clearing Trouble Codes
ECM: Refer to EC-100, TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS (VQ35DE). Introduction
ECM: Refer to EC-810, TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS (VK45DE). Introduction
10. Turn ignition switch OFF.