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Inspection 5 Steering Angle Sensor System

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

  1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULT 

    Check self-diagnosis results.

    Fig 1: Self-Diagnosis Result Check Table
    G01199054Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Is Above Displayed In Self-Diagnosis Item? 

    1. YES: GO TO 2.
    2. NO: Inspection END

  2. CHECK CONNECTOR 
    1. Disconnect steering angle sensor connector M33 and ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector E24 and check terminals for deformation, disconnection, looseness, and so on. If there is an error, repair or replace terminal.
    2. Reconnect connectors and Re-conduct a ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) self-diagnosis.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: Connector terminal contact is loose, damaged, open or shorted.
    2. NG: GO TO 3.

  3. CHECK STEERING ANGLE SENSOR HARNESS 
    1. Check CAN communication system. Refer to INSPECTION 13 CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM .
    2. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect steering angle sensor connector M33 and ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector E24.
    3. Check continuity between ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector terminal and steering angle sensor connector terminal.
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between ABS And Electric Unit And Steering Angle Sensor
    G01199055Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 3: Steering Angle Sensor Harness Check Table
    G01199056Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 4.
    2. NG: If the open or short in harness, repair or replace harness.

  4. CHECK STEERING WHEEL PLAY 

    Check steering wheel play. Refer to CHECKING STEERING WHEEL PLAY .

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 5
    2. NG: Adjustment steering wheel play.

  5. CHECK DATA MONITOR 
    1. Connect steering angle sensor and ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connectors.
    2. Conduct Data Monitor of the STEERING ANGLE SIGNAL to check if the status is normal.
Fig 4: Steering Angle Signal Check Table
G01199057Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

OK or NG 

  1. OK: Re-conduct ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) self-diagnosis.
  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 .

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