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9353-STEERING ANGLE SENSOR INCORRECT INSTALLATION / IMPLAUSIBLE POSITION

For a complete wiring diagram, Refer to the Wiring Information Electrical Diagrams.

- When Monitored:
Continuously.

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





1. DTC IS ACTIVE

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

1. Ignition on, engine not running.
2. Turn the steering wheel from stop to stop at least three times.
3. 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

- The condition that caused this symptom is currently not present. Check for an intermittent condition by inspecting the related wiring harness for chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires. Also, inspect the related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals. Repair as necessary.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Verification Tests.

2. STEERING ANGLE SENSOR TONE WHEEL
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Remove the steering wheel.
3. Inspect the clockspring for loose mounting screws or damage.
4. Remove the clockspring.
5. 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.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Verification Tests.

No

- Go To 3

3. STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
1. Replace the Steering Angle Sensor.
2. Ignition on, engine not running.
3. Turn the steering wheel from stop to stop at least three times.
4. With the Scan Tool, Clear Stored DTCs in the Steering Control Module.
5. Turn the steering wheel from stop to stop at least three times.
6. With the Scan Tool, select View DTCs in the Steering Control Module.

Is the DTC status Active at this time?

Yes

- Replace the Steering Control Module (SCM).
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Verification Tests.

No

- Test Complete.

- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Verification Tests.