M45 V8-4.5L (VK45DE) (2006)
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Steering Angle Sensor: Testing and Inspection
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position
CAUTION: To adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor, make sure to use CONSULT-II. (Adjustment cannot be done without CONSULT-II.)
1. Stop vehicle with front wheels in straight-ahead position.
2. Connect CONSULT-II and CONSULT-II CONVERTER to data link connector on vehicle.
CAUTION: If CONSULT-II is used with no connection of CONSULT-II CONVERTER, malfunctions might be detected in self-diagnosis
depending on control unit which carry out CAN communication.
3. Turn ignition switch ON and touch the CONSULT-II screen in the order of ABS, WORK SUPPORT and ST ANG SEN ADJUSTMENT.
4. Touch START.
CAUTION: Do not touch steering wheel while adjusting steering angle sensor.
5. After approximately 10 seconds, touch END. (After approximately 60 seconds, it ends automatically.)
6. Turn ignition switch OFF, then turn it ON again.
CAUTION: Be sure to perform above operation.
7. Run vehicle with front wheels in straight-ahead position, then stop.
8. Select DATA MONITOR, ECU INPUT SIGNALS, and STRANGLE SIG on CONSULT-II screen. Then make sure STR ANGLE SIG is within 0
± 2.5°. If value is more than specification, repeat steps 1 to 7.
9. Erase memory of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) and ECM, ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit): Refer to ERASE
MEMORY. See: Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems/Testing and Inspection/Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes/Clearing
Trouble Codes
ECM: Refer to EC-100, TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS (VQ35DE). See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control Systems/Testing and
Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Diagnostic Strategies/Introduction
ECM: Refer to EC-810, TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS (VK45DE). See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control Systems/Testing and
Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Diagnostic Strategies/Introduction
10. Turn ignition switch OFF.
