Steering Angle Sensor On-Vehicle Inspection

CAUTION: Before each inspection, confirm steering angle sensor calibration is completed. If calibration is incompleted, calibrate sensor. Refer to SENSOR CALIBRATION OF ESP® COMPONENTS .

Connect SUZUKI scan tool to data link connector (DLC) (1) with ignition switch OFF.
Special Tool

(A): SUZUKI scan tool (SUZUKI-SDT)

Fig 1: Connecting SUZUKI Scan Tool To Data Link Connector
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Turn ignition switch to ON position and select menu "DATA LIST" mode of SUZUKI scan tool. Refer to scan tool operators manual for further details.

Check "Steering angle Sen" under "DATA LIST" of SUZUKI scan tool in the following steering wheel conditions.

Front wheels in straight-ahead position
Rotate steering wheel a round in clockwise (counter clockwise) from straight-ahead position

If steering angle condition is out of specification, replace steering angle sensor.

Steering angle Specification

STEERING ANGLE SPECIFICATION CHART

Vehicle condition	Steering angle
Front wheels in straight-ahead position	0 ± 3 deg
Rotate steering wheel a round in clockwise	360 ± 3 deg
Rotate steering wheel a round in counterclockwise	-360 ± 3 deg

Fig 2: Rotating Steering Wheel

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