Steering Column

C1219-STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ERRATIC PERFORMANCE

For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Diagrams/Electrical. Electrical Diagrams


- When Monitored:

Continuously.

- Set Condition:

The Steering Control Module (SCM) has detected a code error from the Steering Angle Sensor.








Diagnostic Test


1. DTC IS ACTIVE

NOTE: If P0562-BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW or P0563-BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH is set along with this DTC, diagnose the battery voltage DTC first.

Ignition on, engine not running.

Turn the steering wheel from stop to stop at least three times.

With the Scan Tool, select View DTCs in the Steering Control Module.

Is the DTC status Active at this time?

Yes

- Go to 2

No

- Go to 5



2. STEERING ANGLE SENSOR TONE WHEEL

Turn the ignition off.

Remove the steering wheel.

Inspect the clockspring for loose mounting screws or damage.

Remove the clockspring.

Inspect the Steering Angle Sensor and Tone Wheel for damage, loose or missing mounting screws, etc.

Were any problems found?

Yes

- Repair or replace Sensor and/or Tone Wheel as necessary.

No

- Go To 3
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3. STEERING ANGLE SENSOR

Replace the Steering Angle Sensor.

Ignition on, engine not running.

Turn the steering wheel from stop to stop at least three times.

With the Scan Tool, Clear Stored DTCs in the Steering Control Module.

Turn the steering wheel from stop to stop at least three times.

With the Scan Tool, select View DTCs in the Steering Control Module.

Is the DTC status Active at this time?

Yes

- Go To 4

No

- Test Complete.



4. STEERING CONTROL MODULE (SCM)

View repair.



Repair

- Replace the Steering Control Module (SCM).



5. INTERMITTENT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ERRATIC PERFORMANCE DTC

The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.

Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.

While monitoring the scan tool data relative to this circuit, wiggle test the wiring and connectors.

Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle test.

Were any problems found?

Yes

- Repair as necessary.

No

- Test complete.