PINPOINT TEST BC : STEERING ANGLE SENSOR DTCs
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- BC1 CHECK FOR DTCs IN THE SCCM AND RCM
- Ignition ON.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out the SCCM self-test. Record any DTCs present.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out the RCM self-test. Record any DTCs present.
- Are any DTCs present in the SCCM or RCM?
- Yes : For all SCCM DTCs, refer to Steering Column Switches - Diagnosis & Testing . For all RCM DTCs, refer to Supplemental Restraint System - Diagnosis &d Testing .
- No : GO to BC2.
- BC2 CHECK THE ABS MODULE DTCs
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out the ABS module self-test.
- Are DTCs C0061:xx, C0062:xx, C0063:xx, C0064:xx or U0151:00 present in the ABS module?
- Yes
: For DTCs C0061:xx, C0062:xx, C0063:xx or C0064:xx, GO to Pinpoint Test AY .
For DTC U0151:00, GO to Pinpoint Test AV .
- No
: DIAGNOSE all communication DTCs (U-Codes) present in the ABS module before
diagnosing any C1B00:xx DTCs. For C1B00:xx DTCs, GO to BC3.
For all other ABS module DTCs, GO to ABS Module DTC Chart .
If there are no DTCs present in the ABS module, GO to BC4.
- Yes
: For DTCs C0061:xx, C0062:xx, C0063:xx or C0064:xx, GO to Pinpoint Test AY .
- BC3 CENTER THE CLOCKSPRING
- Center the clockspring and steering wheel rotation sensor. Refer to General Procedure: Clockspring Adjustment in SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
- Test drive the vehicle on a straight, level, smooth (as possible) road surface at a constant speed greater than 20 km/h (12 mph) for 5 minutes.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out the ABS module self-test.
- Are there any C1B00:xx DTCs present in the ABS module?
- Yes : GO to BC9.
- No : The concern is not present and cannot be recreated at this time. The DTC may have been set due to an off-center steering wheel rotation sensor.
- BC4 CHECK THE ABS MODULE YAW RATE (YAW_RATE) PID
- Ignition ON.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, monitor the ABS module YAW_RATE PID.
- Read and record the YAW_RATE PID with the vehicle on level ground and at a complete standstill.
- Monitor the YAW_RATE PID while rocking and shaking the vehicle.
- Is the YAW_RATE PID value between -0.05 and 0.05 with the vehicle at a standstill and does the PID fluctuate when the vehicle is moved?
- Yes : GO to BC5.
- No : GO to BC8.
- BC5 CHECK THE ABS MODULE LATERAL ACCELERATION (LAT_ACCL) PID
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, monitor the ABS module LAT_ACCL PID.
- Read and record the LAT_ACCL PID with the vehicle on level ground and at a complete standstill.
- Monitor the LAT_ACCL PID while rocking and shaking the vehicle.
- Is the LAT_ACCL PID value between -0.4 and 0.4 with the vehicle at a standstill and does the PID fluctuate when the vehicle is moved?
- Yes : GO to BC6.
- No : GO to BC8.
- BC6 CHECK THE ABS MODULE LONGITUDINAL ACCELERATION (LNGACC) PID
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, monitor the ABS module LNGACC PID.
- Read and record the LNGACC PID with the vehicle on level ground and at a complete standstill.
- Monitor the LNGACC PID while rocking and shaking the vehicle.
- Is the LNGACC PID value between -0.4 and 0.4 with the vehicle at a standstill and does the PID fluctuate when the vehicle is moved?
- Yes : GO to BC7.
- No : GO to BC8.
- BC7 CHECK THE ABS MODULE ROLL RATE (ROLL_RATE) PID
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, monitor the ABS module ROLL_RATE PID.
- Read and record the ROLL_RATE PID with the vehicle on level ground and at a complete standstill.
- Monitor the ROLL_RATE PID while rocking and shaking the vehicle.
- Is the ROLL_RATE PID value between -0.05 and 0.05 with the vehicle at a standstill and does the PID fluctuate when the vehicle is moved?
- Yes : GO to BC9.
- No : GO to BC8.
- BC8 CHECK THE RCM INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING SURFACE
- Ignition OFF.
- Depower the SRS. Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering And Repowering .
- Inspect the RCM installation and make sure the fasteners are fully seated and tightened to the correct torque specification. Refer to Restraints Control Module (RCM) - Removal And Installation in Supplemental Restraint System.
- Inspect the mounting surface for damage, corrosion or foreign material.
- Is the RCM installed correctly and is the mounting surface clean and free from damage?
- Yes : GO to BC9.
- No : REPAIR or INSTALL new components as necessary. REPOWER the SRS. REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering And Repowering .
- BC9 CHECK FOR CORRECT SCCM OPERATION
- Ignition OFF.
- Depower the SRS. Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering And Repowering .
- Disconnect: ABS Module C135.
- Disconnect: SCCM C2414A.
- Disconnect: SCCM C2414B.
- Disconnect: SCCM C2414C.
- Disconnect: RCM C310A.
- Disconnect: RCM C310B.
- Remove the Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor .
- Inspect the connectors (including any in-line connectors) for corrosion, loose or spread terminals and loose or frayed wire connections at terminals.
- Inspect the wire harnesses for any damage, pinched, cut or pierced wires.
- Repair any concerns found.
- Install the Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor .
- Connect: All previously disconnected connectors.
- Repower the SRS. Do not prove out the SRS at this time. Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering And Repowering .
- Test drive the vehicle at speeds greater than 20 km/h (12 mph) and make at least 1 left turn and 1 right turn.
- Ignition ON.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out the ABS module self-test.
- Is the concern still present?
- Yes : INSTALL a new Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor . TEST DRIVE the vehicle at speeds greater than 20 km/h (12 mph) and make at least 1 left turn and 1 right turn. REPEAT the ABS module self-test. If the concern is still present, GO to BC10.
- No : The concern is not present and cannot be recreated at this time. The DTC may have been set due to high network traffic, an intermittent fault condition or a loose or corroded connector.
- BC10 CHECK FOR CORRECT RCM OPERATION
- Ignition OFF.
- Depower the SRS. Refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering And Repowering .
- Disconnect: RCM C310A.
- Disconnect: RCM C310B.
- Prior to reconnecting any previously disconnected SRS component:
- inspect the connectors (including any in-line connectors) for pushed-out, loose or spread terminals and loose or frayed wire connections at terminals.
- inspect the wire harness for any damage, pinched, cut or pierced wires.
- inspect RCM C310A and C310B CPA lever/lock for correct operation. Refer to Restraints Control Module (RCM) - Removal And Installation in Supplemental Restraint System.
- repair any concerns found. Refer to CONNECTOR REPAIR PROCEDURES for schematic and connector information.
- Connect: All previously disconnected connectors.
- Repower the SRS.NOTE: See Depower and Repower instructions at beginning of test.
- Test drive the vehicle at speeds greater than 20 km/h (12 mph) and make at least 1 left turn and 1 right turn.
- Ignition ON.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out the ABS module self-test.
- Is the concern still present?
- Yes : CHECK OASIS for any applicable TSBs. If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW the TSB instructions. If no TSBs address this concern, INSTALL a new RCM. REFER to Restraints Control Module (RCM) - Removal & Installation .
- No : The concern is not present and cannot be recreated at this time. The DTC may have been set due to high network traffic, an intermittent fault condition or a loose or corroded connector.