2000 Mazda MPV ESFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Steering Angle Sensor Inspection

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  1. Remove the column cover.
  2. Measure the voltage between steering angle sensor terminal B and ground.
    • If there is any malfunction, inspect the wiring harness between steering angle sensor terminal B and battery, then repair or replace if necessary.

    Standard voltage 

    1. B+ 
    Fig 1: Identifying Steering Angle Sensor Connector Terminals
    G03702471Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, then measure the voltage between steering angle sensor terminal A and ground.
    • If there is any malfunction, inspect the wiring harness between steering angle sensor terminal A and ignition switch, then repair or replace if necessary.

    Standard voltage 

    1. B+ 
  4. Measure the voltage between steering angle sensor terminal H and the ground.
    • If there is any malfunction, inspect the wiring harness between steering angle sensor terminal H and ground point, then repair or replace if necessary.

    Standard voltage 

    1. 0 V 
  5. Turn the ignition switch off.
  6. Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
  7. Select the SWA POS PID.
  8. Verify the SWA POS changes when the steering wheel is turned to the left and right.
    • If there is any malfunction, replace the steering angle sensor.

    Standard 

    1. When the steering wheel is turned to the right: 
      1. SWA POS changes positively. 
    2. When the steering wheel is turned to the left: 
      1. SWA POS changes negatively. 
    Fig 2: Identifying Data Link Connector-2
    G03702472Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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