Inspection 5 Steering Angle Sensor And The Path Between Steering Angle Sensor And VDC/TCS/Abs Control Unit

Self-Diagnosis Result Check 1
Check the self-diagnosis results.

Fig 1: Displaying Steering Angle Sensor DTC
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Perform inspection 1 CAN communication system.

Is STEERING ANGLE SENSOR indicated in the self-diagnosis display item?
1. OK:
  - Repair or replace the poorly connected connector.
    - Check the connector housing for disconnected, loose, bent and collapse terminals. If any malfunction is detected, repair or replace the applicable part.
2. NG: GO TO 2 .
Steering Angle Sensor Circuit Check
1. Disconnect the VDC/TCS/ABS control unit connector and steering angle sensor connector.
2. Check for continuity between the VDC/TCS/ABS control unit connector (vehicle-side) and the steering angle sensor connector (vehicle-side).
  
  Fig 2: Checking VDC/TCS/ABS Control Unit & Steering Angle Sensor Continuity
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  Is inspection result OK?
  1. OK: GO TO 3 .
  2. NG: Repair or replace the disconnected harness.
Data Monitor Check
Perform DATA MONITOR in STEERING ANGLE SIGNAL and check that it is in normal condition.

Fig 3: Displaying Data Monitor Results Based On Steering Conditions
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Is inspection result OK?
1. OK: Perform the VDC/TCS/ABS control unit self-diagnosis again.
2. NG: Replace the spiral cable (steering angle sensor) and adjust the neutral position of steering angle sensor. See ADJUSTMENT OF NEUTRAL POSITION OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR .