Diagnostic Test
- VERIFY THE DTC IS ACTIVE NOTE:
This DTC must be active for the results of this test to be valid.
- Perform any Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) that may apply.
- Ignition on, engine not running.
- With the scan tool, read and record DTCs.
- Using the scan tool, read and record Environmental Data.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- With scan tool, graph the steering angle while slowly rotating steering wheel from lock to lock.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Is the graph displaying erratic signal behavior or is the DTC active at this time?
Yes
- Replace the Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) in accordance with service information. Refer to CLOCKSPRING, REMOVAL .
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
No
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- CHECK THE TERMINALS/CONNECTORS/WIRING HARNESS FOR DAMAGE WARNING:
To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt tensioner, impact sensor, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the SRS. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment.
NOTE:Proper Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) installation is crucial for proper operation.
- Inspect the Steering Angle Sensor (SAS).
- Check all related wiring for bruised, chafed, pierced, or partially broken wires.
- Check all related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals.
Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Replace the Antilock Brake System (ABS) Module in accordance with service information. Refer to MODULE, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, REMOVAL .
- Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to ABS VERIFICATION TEST .