DTC C1295, C1307, C1937, C1938, C1956 [Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)]: Notes

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring, Automatic TransSECTION Notes
DTC C1295, C1307, C1937 DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

DTC C1295, C1307, C1937, C1938, C1956 Steering angle sensor system
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • C1295
    • Steering angle sensor malfunction is detected by CAN signal from the steering angle sensor.
    • C1307
    • Steering angle signal error from the steering angle sensor is continuously detected for 100 ms. 
    • C1937
    • The difference between the steering angle calculated by each sensor and the steering angle from the steering angle sensor exceeds the specification.
    • C1938
    • Condition 1
      • Variation of the steering angle sensor signal exceeds the specified value, or does not vary at all.
      • Condition 2
      • When comparing the yaw rate value calculated from the ABS wheel-speed sensor signal and steering angle sensor signal with the yaw rate sensor signal, one is + and the other is - while the vehicle is moving forward.
    • C1956
  • There is no signal received from the steering angle sensor.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Deviation of the steering wheel center position due to improper front wheel alignment
  • Improper installation or positioning of the steering angle sensor
  • Steering angle sensor malfunction
  • Poor connection at connectors (female terminal)
RENDER: 1.0x

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