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Steering Angle Sensor: Service and Repair

STEERING ANGLE SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Note:
^ The steering angle sensor is integrated into the combination switch to ensure sensor performance. Replace the steering angle sensor and combination switch as a single unit.





1. Remove the column cover.
2. Measure the voltage between steering angle sensor terminal B and ground.
^ If there is any malfunction, inspect the wiring harness between steering angle sensor terminal B and battery, then repair or replace if necessary.
Standard voltage B+
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, then measure the voltage between steering angle sensor terminal A and ground.
^ If there is any malfunction, inspect the wiring harness between steering angle sensor terminal A and ignition switch, then repair or replace if necessary.
Standard voltage B+
4. Measure the voltage between steering angle sensor terminal H and the ground.
^ If there is any malfunction, inspect the wiring harness between steering angle sensor terminal H and ground point, then repair or replace if necessary.
Standard voltage 0 V
5. Turn the ignition switch off.





6. Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
7. Select the SWA POS PID.
8. Verify the SWA POS changes when the steering wheel is turned to the left and right.
^ If there is any malfunction, replace the steering angle sensor.
Standard
When the steering wheel is turned to the right: SWA POS changes positively.
When the steering wheel is turned to the left: SWA POS changes negatively.