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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.

Fig 1: Adjustment Of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position
G02040757Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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. Connect CONSULT-II and CONSULT-II converter to data link connector on vehicle, and turn ignition switch ON (do not start engine).
  3. Touch "VDC", "WORK SUPPORT" and "ST ANG SEN ADJUSTMENT" on CONSULT-II screen in this order.
    Fig 2: Locating Data Link Connector
    G02040758Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Touch "START".
    CAUTION: Do not touch steering wheel while adjusting steering angle sensor.
    Fig 3: Identifying CONSULT II AT ANG SEN Adjustment Data Monitor
    G02040759Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  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 carry out above operation.
  7. Run vehicle with front wheels in straight-ahead position, then stop.
  8. Select "DATA MONITOR", "ECU INPUT SIGNALS", and "STEERING ANGLE SIGNAL" on CONSULT-II screen. Then check that "STEERING ANGLE SIGNAL" is within 0+/-2.5 deg. If value is more than specification, repeat steps  1 to  5 .
  9. Erase memory of VDC/TCS/ABS control unit and ECM.
  10. Turn ignition switch to OFF.