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Monitor Scan Tool Data

  1. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
  2. Ignition "ON" & Engine "ON".
  3. Turn the steering wheel to the left or right.
  4. Monitor the "STEERING ANGLE SNSR" parameters on the Scan Tool.

    Specification  : If the parameters are changed according to wheel position during steering the wheel, it is normal condition.

    Fig 1: Test Condition - Ignition "On" & Engine "On"
    G06416288Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    Normal Data

  5. Whenever steering wheel is turned, is the steering sensor's scan tool data changed?

    YES 

    • Fault is intermittent caused by poor connection in steering sensor harness and/or HECU's connector or was repaired and HECU memory was not cleared.

      Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage.

      Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

    NO