Inspection Procedure

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SELF-DIAGNOSIS RESULT CHECK
Check self-diagnosis results.

Self-diagnosis results

ST ANGLE SEN CIRCUIT

ST ANGLE SEN SIGNAL

ST ANG SEN COM CIR

Is the above displayed in the self-diagnosis display items?

YES: GO TO 3.

NO: GO TO 2.

DATA MONITOR CHECK

Conduct "DATA MONITOR" of the "STR ANGLE SIG" to check if the status is normal.

STEERING ANGLE SENSOR SPECIFICATION

Steering condition	Data monitor
Straight-ahead	-5deg - +5deg
Turn wheel 90° to the right.	Approx. +90°
Turn wheel 90° to the left.	Approx. -90°

OK or NG

OK: Inspection End.

NG: GO TO 3.

CONNECTOR INSPECTION
1. Disconnect the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector E125 and steering angle sensor M47.
2. Check the terminals for deformation, disconnection, looseness or damage.
OK or NG

OK: GO TO 4.

NG: Repair or replace as necessary.

CHECKING STEERING ANGLE SENSOR POWER AND GROUND

Turn the ignition switch ON.

Check voltage between steering angle sensor connector M47 and ground.

STEERING ANGLE SENSOR CONNECTOR M47 AND GROUND (VOLTAGE)

Terminals			Measured value (Approx.)
	(+)			(-)
Steering angle sensor connector	Terminal			(-)
M47	1	Ground	12V
M47	3	Ground	12V

Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Steering Angle Sensor Connector M47 And Ground

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Check resistance between steering angle sensor connector M47 and ground.

STEERING ANGLE SENSOR CONNECTOR M47 AND GROUND (RESISTANCE)

Terminals			Measured value Ω (Approx.)
	(+)			(-)
Steering angle sensor connector	Terminal			(-)
M47	2	Ground	0Ω

Fig 2: Checking Resistance Between Steering Angle Sensor Connector M47 And Ground

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

OK or NG

OK: Check the CAN communication system. Refer to "CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM INSPECTION ". If the CAN communication system is OK, replace spiral cable (steering angle sensor) and adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION ".

NG: Repair the circuit.