Adjustment Of Neutral Position Of Steering Angle Sensor

After removing/installing or replacing the VDC/TCS/ABS control unit, steering angle sensor, steering components, suspension components, and tires, or after adjusting the wheel alignment, make sure to adjust the neutral position of the steering angle sensor before running the vehicle.

CAUTION: To adjust the neutral position of the steering angle sensor, make sure to use CONSULT-II. (Adjustment cannot be done other than CONSULT-II.)

Stop the vehicle with the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
Connect CONSULT-II to data link connector on the vehicle, and turn the ignition switch to ON position (engine not running).

Fig 1: Locating Data Link Connector
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Touch START, ABS, WORK SUPPORT and ST ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT on the CONSULT-II screen in this order.

Fig 2: Displaying SELECT DIAG MODE Screen On CONSULT II
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Fig 3: Displaying SELECT WORK ITEM Screen On CONSULT II
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Touch START.

Fig 4: Displaying ST ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT Screen On CONSULT II
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CAUTION: Do not touch the steering wheel while adjusting the steering angle sensor.
After approximately 10 seconds, touch END. (After approximately 60 seconds, it ends automatically.)
Turn the ignition switch Off, then turn it ON again.
CAUTION: Make sure to carry out the above operation.
Run the vehicle with the front wheels in the straight-ahead position, then stop.
Select DATA MONITOR, ECU INPUT SIGNALS on the CONSULT-II screen. Then check that the ST ANGLE SIG is within 0+/-2.5 deg. If the value is more than the specification, Repeat steps 1 - 5 .

Fig 5: Displaying SELECT DIAG MODE Screen On CONSULT II

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