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.
Component Inspection
- IG "OFF"
- IG "ON"
- After connecting GDS, check DTC on the scantool.
- Using GDS, Erase the DTCs.
- Operate the steering angle sensor's calibration by scantool.
- Check if the signal value of the steering angle sensor is within ±2° when the angle of the tire is 0° on the scantool.
- Is the value of the steering angle sensor out of the normal range?
YES
Substitute with a known-good steering angle sensor and check for proper operation. If problem is corrected, replace steering angle sensor and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
In a case of replacing the steering angle sensor, operate the steering angle sensor's calibration by scantool.
NO
This fault is intermittently caused by the steering angle sensor.
Go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
NO RELATED
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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.