Diagnosis Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- CHECK CONNECTOR
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
- Check the terminals and connectors of the steering angle sensor for damage, bend and loose connection (unit side and connector side).
Is the inspection result normal?
YES: GO TO 2.
NO: Repair the terminal and connector.
- CHECK HARNESS FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
- Disconnect the connector of steering angle sensor.
- Check the resistance between the steering angle sensor harness connector terminals.
Steering angle sensor harness connector Resistance (Ω) Connector No. Terminal No. M47 4 5 Approx. 54 - 66
Is the measurement value within the specification?
YES: GO TO 3.
NO: Repair the steering angle sensor branch line.
- CHECK POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
Check the power supply and the ground circuit of the steering angle sensor. Refer to the following.
- VQ40DE: "WIRING DIAGRAM - WITH VQ40DE "
- VK56DE: "WIRING DIAGRAM - WITH VK56DE "
Is the inspection result normal?
YES (Present error)>>Replace the steering angle sensor. Refer to the following.
- VQ40DE: "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION "
- VK56DE: "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION "
YES (Past error)>>Error was detected in the steering angle sensor branch line.
NO: Repair the power supply and the ground circuit.