Steering Angle Sensor: Testing and Inspection

Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position
In case of doing work that applies to the list below, make sure to adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor before running vehicle.





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. Perform "CONSULT-II Start Procedure". Refer to GI-37, "CONSULT-II Start Procedure". With Manufacturer's Scan Tool
3. Touch the CONSULT-II screen in the order of "ABS", "WORK SUPPORT" and "ST ANG SENSOR 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 "STR ANGLE SIG" on CONSULT-II screen. Then make sure "STR ANGLE SIG" is within 0 ± 2.5°. If value is more than specification, repeat steps 3 to 7.
9 Erase memory of VDC/TCS/ABS control unit and ECM. VDC/TCS/ABS control unit: Refer to BRC-26, "ERASE MEMORY". Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
ECM: Refer to EC-83, "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS". Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
10. Turn ignition switch OFF.