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When Monitored and Set Condition

  1. When Monitored: With the ignition On. The Controller Antilock Brake (CAB) monitors the status of the Steering Angle Sensor.
  2. Set Condition: The Controller Antilock Brake (CAB) will set this DTC if the calculated steering angle offset is out of the specified range.
POSSIBLE CAUSES 
IMPROPER WHEEL ALIGNMENT
IMPROPERLY MOUNTED STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
LOOSE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR

For a complete Antilock Brake System (ABS) Circuit Diagram (Refer to BRAKES/ELECTRICAL - SCHEMATICS AND DIAGRAMS) .

  1. 1)   VISUALLY INSPECT COMPONENTS FOR DAMAGE AND CORRECT INSTALLATION

    Visually inspect the Steering Angle Sensor for damage and correct installation.

    Are there any visible Steering Angle Sensor concerns? 

    Yes 

    1. Correct the sensor concerns as necessary.
    2. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST .

    No 

    1. Go to step  2).
  2. 2)   MONITOR THE CAB MODULE WITH THE DRB III®
    Fig 1: Connecting Scan Tool & Turning Ignition On
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    With the DRB III®, erase DTCs.

    Start the engine.

    With an assistant to drive, use the DRB III® to monitor the CAB module DTCs while performing road test.

    Is the Steering Angle Sensor DTC set? 

    Yes 

    1. Replace the Steering Angle Sensor. (Refer to BRAKES/ELECTRICAL/STEERING ANGLE SENSOR - REMOVAL) .
    2. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST .

    No 

    1. Inspect and repair the related wiring harness for a possible intermittent condition.
    2. Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST .