Steering Angle Sensor Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Turn the steering wheel to the right and left, and verify that the voltage and pulses at the terminals are as shown in the figure.
- If not as specified, replace the steering angle sensor.
Fig 1: Identifying Steering Angle Sensor Voltage Pulse Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.