Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Infiniti Q50. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK FORCE MOTOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect force motor angle sensor harness connector.

Check resistance between force motor angle sensor connector pin terminals.

Force motor angle sensor		Condition	Resistance (Approx.)
Terminal		Condition	Resistance (Approx.)
3	7	0°C	34.8 kΩ
		25°C	10.0 kΩ
		40°C	5.2 kΩ

Check continuity between force motor angle sensor connector and ground.

Force motor angle sensor	-	Continuity
Terminal	-	Continuity
3	Ground	Not existed
7	Ground	Not existed

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

INSPECTION END

Force motor temperature sensor is malfunction. Replace steering column assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .