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DTC 134: Steering Angle Sensor (Software)

  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  2. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC 86 indicated with DTC 134 at the same time? 

    YES  -Do the DTC 86 troubleshooting (see DTC 86: F-CAN COMMUNICATION  ).

    NO  -Go to step 3.

  3. Put the vehicle on a level surface, and center the steering wheel spokes.
  4. Check the STEERING ANGLE in the VSA DATA LIST with the HDS.

    With the steering wheel in the straight ahead position, is the STEERING ANGLE within ±5 °? 

    YES  -Go to step 5.

    NO  -Check the installation of the steering angle sensor. If installation is OK, do the steering angle sensor center point writing (see STEERING ANGLE SENSOR CENTER POINT WRITING  ).

  5. Check the wheel alignment (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).

    Is the wheel alignment within the specification? 

    YES  -Go to step 6.

    NO  -Make sure the suspension is not modified, then adjust the wheel alignment, and recheck by test-driving.

  6. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
  7. Test-drive the vehicle around a number of corners.
    NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.
  8. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC 134 indicated? 

    YES  -Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 46P connector. If it is OK, replace the VSA modulator-control unit (see VSA MODULATOR-CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ).

    NO  -The system is OK at this time.

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