Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Circuit/System Description
The steering wheel position sensor is a 5-volt dual analog triangle signal device which is used to sense the steering systems center position to provide equal return to center and on center feel. The valid signal voltage range of the sensor is 0-5 volts. The sensors 2 signal voltages will increase and decrease within the valid signal voltage range and stay within a voltage range of each other as the steering wheel is turned.
After replacing the power steering motor/control module, the steering wheel torque/position sensors must be calibrated.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.