Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position

2006 Infiniti FX35 AWDSECTION Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position

In case of doing work that applies to the list below, make sure to adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor before running vehicle.

ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION

Situation Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position
Removing/Installing ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) -
Replacing ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) x
Removing/Installing steering angle sensor x
Removing/Installing steering components x
Removing/Installing suspension components x
Change 4 tires to new ones -
Tire rotation -
Adjusting wheel alignment x
CAUTION: To adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor, make sure to use CONSULT-II. (Adjustment can not be done without CONSULT-II.)
  1. Stop vehicle with front wheels in straight-ahead position.
  2. Perform "CONSULT-II Starting Procedure". Refer to "CONSULT-II START PROCEDURE ".
  3. Touch "ABS""WORK SUPPORT" and "ST ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT" on CONSULT-II screen in this order.
  4. Touch "START".
    CAUTION: Do not touch steering wheel while adjusting steering angle sensor.
  5. After approximately 10 seconds, touch "END". (After approximately 60 seconds, it ends automatically.)
    Fig 1: CONSULT-II Display - ST Angle Sensor Adjustment
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  6. Turn ignition switch OFF, then turn it ON again.
    CAUTION: Be sure to perform above operation.
  7. Run vehicle with front wheels in straight-ahead position, then stop.
  8. Select "DATA MONITOR""SELECTION FROM MENU", and "STR ANGLE SIG" on CONSULT-II screen. Then make sure "STR ANGLE SIG" is within 0 +/- 3.5 deg. If value is more than specification, repeat steps 3 to 7.
  9. Erase memory of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) and ECM.
  10. Turn ignition switch OFF.
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