Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Centering

The steering angle sensor does not require centering often. Centering of the steering angle sensor might be required after certain service procedures are performed. Some of these procedures are as follows:

• Wheel alignment
• Steering gear replacement
• Steering column replacement
• Collision or other physical damage
• Steering angle sensor replacement

The steering angle sensor centering procedure can be completed with a scan tool using the following steps:

1. Using the steering wheel, align and center the front wheels forward.
2. Apply the parking brake, or set the transmission in Park.
3. Install the scan tool.
4. Vehicle in Service Mode.
   NOTE:

   If installing a new steering angle sensor, the Reset function is not required. Proceed to step 7. Reset function is performed when using a vehicles existing steering angle sensor.

5. Select the Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Reset in the Steering Wheel Angle sensor Module Configuration/Reset Functions list.
6. Follow the scan tool directions to complete the reset procedure.
7. Select the Learned Value Reset in the Steering Wheel Angle sensor Module Configuration/Reset Functions list.
8. Follow the scan tool directions to complete the reset procedure.
9. Select the Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Learn in the Steering Wheel Angle sensor Module Configuration/Reset Functions list.
10. Follow the scan tool directions to complete the learn procedure.
11. Select the Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Learn in the Electronic Brake Control Module Configuration/Reset Functions list.
12. Follow the scan tool directions to complete the learn procedure.
13. Clear any DTCs that may be set.