Steering Angle Sensor Centreing
Warning: An inaccurate or not
centred steering angle sensor could limit the operation of the
electric power steering (EPS) and result in personal
injury.
The steering angle sensor does not require centring often.
Centreing of the steering angle sensor might be required after
certain service procedures are performed. Some of these procedures
are as follows:
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Any change to the front wheel alignment |
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Collision or other physical damage |
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Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM)
replacement |
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Intermediate shaft replacement |
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Steering angle sensor replacement |
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Steering gear replacement |
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Steering column replacement |
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Outer tie rod replacement |
The EBCM, Steering Angle Sensor Centering procedure can be
completed with a scan tool using the steps below.
- Using the steering wheel, align the front wheels in
the center forward position.
- Apply the parking brake, or set the transmission in
the PARK position.
- Install the scan tool to the data link connector.
- Ignition ON, engine OFF.
- Select Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Reset in the
Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Module Configuration/Reset Functions
list.
- Follow the scan tool directions to complete the learn
procedure.
- Select Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Learn in the
Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Module Configuration/Reset Functions
list.
- Follow the scan tool directions to complete the learn
procedure.
- Select Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Learn in the EBCM
Configuration/Reset Functions list.
- Follow the scan tool directions to complete the learn
procedure.
- Clear any DTCs that may be set.
- If equipped with electric power steering, perform the
Software Endstop Learning. Refer to
Power Steering Control Module Calibration .
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