Steering Angle Sensor On-Vehicle Inspection

CAUTION: Before each inspection, confirm steering angle sensor calibration is completed.
If calibration is incomplete, calibrate sensor, see SENSOR CALIBRATION OF ESP® .

Connect SUZUKI scan tool to DLC (1) with ignition mode of keyless push start system in "OFF".
Special Tool
1. SUZUKI scan tool (SUZUKI-SDT)
Fig 1: Connecting Scan Tool To DLC
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Push engine switch to change ignition mode of keyless push start system to "ON" and select menu "DATA LIST" mode of SUZUKI scan tool.
Refer to scan tool operator's 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 once clockwise from straight-ahead position
Rotate steering wheel once counterclockwise from straight-ahead position

Replace steering angle sensor, if check result is not as specified.

Steering angle specification

STEERING ANGLE SPECIFICATION CHART

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

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Wheel Rotating Position

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