Checking the steering wheel angle

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Switch ON Position

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• Ignition on
• Read off the steering wheel angle.

  Check the front wheel alignment and that the steering wheel is in the straight ahead position. The front suspension must be adjusted and DSTC calibrated if the front wheel alignment and the steering wheel position do not correspond.

  Other information: 

  • To connect the breakout box, see Connecting the ABS/DSTC breakout box
  • To disconnect the steering wheel angle sensor, see Contact reel / steering wheel angle sensor, replacing
  • To adjust the front end, see Wheel alignment, checking / adjusting
  • For information about signals, see Signal specification, ABS / DSTC (dynamic stability and traction control) control module .
  Fig 2: Identifying VCT2000 Diagnostic Tool

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  Fig 3: Identifying Steering Wheel Angle Sensor

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Does the ABS system need calibrating? 

• YES 

  Refer to Checking the connectors 

• NO 

  OKAY:  Troubleshooting has been completed.