Steering Angle Sensor On-Vehicle Inspection

2013 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS, FWDSECTION Steering Angle Sensor On-Vehicle Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Before each inspection, confirm steering angle sensor calibration is completed.
If calibration is incomplete, calibrate sensor, see SENSOR CALIBRATION OF ESP® .
  1. Connect SUZUKI scan tool to DLC (1) with ignition mode of keyless push start system in "OFF".

    Special Tool 

    1. SUZUKI scan tool (SUZUKI-SDT) 
    Fig 1: Connecting Scan Tool To DLC
    G06526628Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. Push engine switch to change ignition mode of keyless push start system to "ON" and select menu "DATA LIST" mode of SUZUKI scan tool.

    Refer to scan tool operator's manual for further details.

  3. Check "Steering Angle Sen" under "DATA LIST" of SUZUKI scan tool in the following steering wheel conditions.
    • Front wheels in straight-ahead position
    • Rotate steering wheel once clockwise from straight-ahead position
    • Rotate steering wheel once counterclockwise from straight-ahead position

    Replace steering angle sensor, if check result is not as specified.

    Steering angle specification 

    STEERING ANGLE SPECIFICATION CHART

    Vehicle condition Steering angle
    Front wheels in straight-ahead position 0 ± 3°
    Rotate steering wheel once clockwise 360 ± 3°
    Rotate steering wheel once counterclockwise -360 ± 3°
    Fig 2: Identifying Steering Wheel Rotating Position
    G06526629Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
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