Steering Angle Sensor On-Vehicle Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Before each inspection, confirm steering angle sensor calibration is completed. If calibration is incompleted, calibrate sensor referring to SENSOR CALIBRATION .

Connect SUZUKI scan tool to data link connector (DLC) (1) with ignition switch OFF.
Special Tool

(A): SUZUKI scan tool

Fig 1: Connecting SUZUKI Scan Tool To Data Link Connector
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Turn ignition switch to ON position and select menu "DATA LIST" mode of SUZUKI scan tool. Refer to scan tool operator's manual for further derails.

Check "Steering angle Sen" under "DATA LIST" of SUZUKI scan tool in the following steering wheel conditions.

Front wheels in straight-ahead position
Rotate steering wheel a round in clockwise (counter clockwise) from straight-ahead position

If steering angle condition is out of specification, replace steering angle sensor.

STEERING ANGLE SPECIFICATION

Vehicle condition	Steering angle
Front wheels in straight ahead position	0 ± 3°
Rotate steering wheel a round in clockwise	360 ± 3°
Rotate steering wheel a round in counterclockwise	-360 ± 3°

Fig 2: Rotating Steering Wheel

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