Steering Angle Sensor Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
- If the steering angle sensor is removed from the clock spring, the steering angle sensor absolute angle could change, therefore, do not remove the steering angle sensor from the clock spring.
- If the steering angle sensor is replaced, replace it together with the clock spring. (See CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - US/CANADA SPEC.] .)
- Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Connect the plus (+) end of a tester to steering angle sensor terminal A and the minus (-) end of the tester to terminal B (ground).
- Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
- Turn the steering wheel to the right and left.
- Verify that the voltage between steering angle sensor terminals A and B (ground) is as indicated in the table.
- If the voltage can be verified as indicated in the table, go to the next step.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the clock spring. (See CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - US/CANADA SPEC.] .)
- Switch the ignition off.
- Connect the plus (+) end of a tester to steering angle sensor terminal C and the minus (-) end of the tester to terminal B (ground).
- Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
- Turn the steering wheel to the right and left.
- Verify that the voltage between steering angle sensor terminals C and B (ground) is as indicated in the table.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the clock spring. (See CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM - US/CANADA SPEC.] .)