Inspection 5 Steering Angle Sensor and Circuit Between Steering Angle Sensor and VDC/TCS/ABS Control Unit

Inspection Procedure

1. CHECKING SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULTS 

   Check self-diagnosis results.

   Fig 1: Self-Diagnosis Results Steering Angle Sensor And VDC/TCS/ABS Control Unit Table

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   Also perform Inspection 1 for the CAN communication system.

   Does "STEERING ANGLE SENSOR" appear on self-diagnosis display? 

   1. YES >> GO TO 2.
   2. NO >> Inspection is completed.
   Fig 2: Inspecting Steering Angle Sensor And Circuit Between Steering Angle Sensor And VDC/TCS/ABS Control Unit

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2. CHECKING STEERING ANGLE SENSOR CIRCUIT 
   1. Disconnect VDC/TCS/ABS control unit connector E218 and steering angle sensor connector M52.
   2. Check continuity between VDC/TCS/ABS control unit harness connector E218 and steering angle sensor harness connector M52.
      Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between VDC/TCS/ABS Control Unit Harness Connector E218 And Steering Angle Sensor Harness Connector M52

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      Fig 4: Continuity Specifications Between VDC/TCS/ABS Control Unit Harness Connector E218 And Steering Angle Sensor Harness Connector M52

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   OK or NG 

   1. OK >> GO TO 3.
   2. NG >> Open or short in harness. Repair or replace suspect harness.
3. DATA MONITOR CHECK 

   Execute "DATA MONITOR" for "STEERING ANGLE SIGNAL". Check that results are normal.

   Fig 5: Steering Condition Data Monitor Table

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   OK or NG 

   1. OK >> Perform VDC/TCS/ABS control unit self-diagnosis again.
   2. NG >> Replace spiral cable (steering angle sensor) and adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION  ".