DTC C1143, C1156

2006 Infiniti FX35 AWDSECTION DTC C1143, C1156

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

  1. CHECK SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS 

    Check the self-diagnostic results.

    SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS CHART

    Self-diagnostic results
    ST ANG SEN CIRCUIT
    ST ANG SEN COM CIR

    Is the above displayed in the self-diagnosis item?

    YES : GO TO 2.

    NO : INSPECTION END

  2. CHECK CONNECTOR 
    1. Disconnect steering angle sensor connector and ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector and check terminals for deformation, disconnection, looseness, and so on. If any malfunction is found, repair or replace terminal.
    2. Reconnect connectors and perform an ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) self-diagnosis again.

    OK or NG 

    OK : Connector terminal contact is loose, damaged, open or shorted.

    NG : GO TO 3.

  3. CHECK STEERING ANGLE SENSOR HARNESS 
    1. Check CAN communication circuit. Refer to "CAN Communication Circuit ".
    2. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect steering angle sensor connector M14.
    3. Check continuity between steering angle sensor harness connector and ground.
      STEERING ANGLE SENSOR CONTINUITY CHART

      Steering angle sensor Ground Continuity
      2 - Yes
      Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Steering Angle Sensor Harness Connector And Ground
      G04076703Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Check voltage between steering angle sensor harness connector and ground.
      STEERING ANGLE SENSOR VOLTAGE CHART

      Steering angle sensor Ground Voltage
      3 - Battery voltage (Approx. 12 V)
      Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Steering Angle Sensor Harness Connector And Ground
      G04076704Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK : GO TO 4.

    NG : If the open or short in harness, repair or replace harness.

  4. CHECK STEERING WHEEL PLAY 

    Check steering wheel play. Refer to "CHECKING STEERING WHEEL PLAY ".

    OK or NG 

    OK : GO TO 5

    NG : Adjust steering wheel play.

  5. PERFORM DATA MONITOR 
    1. Connect steering angle sensor and ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connectors.
    2. Perform "DATA MONITOR" of the "STEERING ANGLE SIGNAL" to check if the status is normal.
      STEERING ANGLE SIGNAL CHART

      Steering condition Data monitor
      Straight-ahead -3.5 deg - +3.5 deg
      Turn wheel to the right by 90°. Approx. -90 deg
      Turn wheel to the left by 90°. Approx. +90 deg

    OK or NG 

    OK : Perform ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) self-diagnosis again.

    NG : Replace steering angle sensor and adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION ".

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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.