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Yaw Rate Inspection

  1. Calibrate yaw rate/G sensor assembly. See SENSOR CALIBRATION OF ESP® COMPONENTS .
  2. Check yaw rate/G sensor assembly installation condition.
  3. Connect SUZUKI scan tool to data link connector (DLC) (1) with ignition switch OFF.

    Special Tool 

    : SUZUKI scan tool (SUZUKI-SDT) 

    Fig 1: Connecting SUZUKI Scan Tool To Data Link Connector
    G06498522Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Turn ignition switch to ON position and select menu "DATA LIST" mode of SUZUKI scan tool. Refer to scan tool operators manual for further details.
  5. Check "Yaw rate sensor" under "DATA LIST" of SUZUKI scan tool in the following vehicle conditions.
    • Parking condition
    • Drive vehicle in right turning condition with steering wheel fully turned
    • Drive vehicle in left turning condition with steering wheel fully turned

    If yaw rate condition is out of specification, replace yaw rate/G sensor assembly.

    Yaw rate specification 

    YAW RATE SPECIFICATION CHART

    Vehicle condition Yaw rate
    Parking 0 ± 4 deg/s
    Right turning 30 ± 4 deg/s
    Left turning -30 ± 4 deg/s
    NOTE:
    • Drive the vehicle on level ground and at 10 km/h (6.2 mph).
    • Minimum turning radius is 5.3 m (17.4 ft).
Fig 2: Identifying Vehicle Turning Angle
G06498523Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.