DTC 27-12: Steering Angle Sensor Stuck
NOTE:
Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION
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- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Turn the steering wheel left and right 90 degrees or more. Check the STEERING ANGLE in the VSA DATA LIST with the HDS.
Is there +90 "or more, and -90° or less?
YES -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to INTERMITTENT FAILURES TROUBLESHOOTING .
NO -Go to step 3.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Disconnect the steering angle sensor 5P connector (see STEERING ANGLE SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).
- Disconnect the VSA modulator-control unit 36P connector (see step 4 under VSA Modulator-Control Unit Removal and Installation ).
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Measure the voltage between body ground and steering angle sensor 5P connector terminals No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4 individually.Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between Body Ground And Steering Angle Sensor 5P Connector Terminals No. 2, 3 And 4
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Is there 0.1 V or more?
YES -Repair a short to power in the wire between the steering angle sensor and the VSA modulator-control unit.
NO -Replace the steering angle sensor (see STEERING ANGLE SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).