Steering Angle Sensor On-Vehicle Inspection

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Steering Angle Sensor On-Vehicle Inspection
CAUTION: Before each inspection, confirm steering angle sensor calibration is completed.
If calibration is incompleted, calibrate sensor referring to SENSOR CALIBRATION OF ESP® .
  1. Connect SUZUKI scan tool to DLC (1) with ignition switch OFF.

    Special Tool 

    (A): SUZUKI scan tool (SUZUKI-SDT) 

    Fig 1: Connecting Suzuki Scan Tool To DLC
    G06866716Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. Turn ignition switch to ON position and select menu "Data List" mode of SUZUKI scan tool. Refer to scan tool operators manual for further details.
  3. Check "Steering angle Sen" under "Data List" of SUZUKI scan tool in the following steering wheel conditions:
    • When steering wheel is in straight-ahead position.
    • When steering wheel is turned one rotation from straight-ahead position clockwise and then counterclockwise.

    If steering angle condition is out of specification, replace steering angle sensor.

    Steering angle Specification 

    STEERING ANGLE SPECIFICATION

    Vehicle condition Steering angle
    Front wheels in straight-ahead position 0 ± 3°
    Rotate steering wheel a round in clockwise 360 ± 3°
    Rotate steering wheel a round in counterclockwise -360 ± 3°
    Fig 2: Rotating Steering Wheel
    G06866717Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
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