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Component Tests and General Diagnostics

STEERING ANGLE SENSOR INSPECTION

1. Remove the column cover.





2. Measure the voltage between steering angle sensor terminal B and ground.
^ If there is any malfunction, inspect the wiring harness between steering angle sensor terminal B and battery, then repair or replace if necessary.

Standard voltage
B+


3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, then measure the voltage between steering angle sensor terminal A and ground.
^ If there is any malfunction, inspect the wiring harness between steering angle sensor terminal A and ignition switch, then repair or replace if necessary.

Standard voltage
B+


4. Measure the voltage between steering angle sensor terminal H and the ground.
^ If there is any malfunction, inspect the wiring harness between steering angle sensor terminal H and ground point, then repair or replace if necessary.

Standard voltage
0V






5. Turn the ignition switch off.
6. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
7. Select the SAW_POS PID.
8. Verify the SAW_POS changes when the steering wheel is turned to the left and right.
^ If there is any malfunction, replace the steering angle sensor.

Standard
When the steering wheel is turned to the right:
SAW_POS_POS changes positively.
When the steering wheel is turned to the left:
SAW_POS_POS changes negatively.