Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Infiniti G35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

In case of doing work that applies to the list below, make sure to adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor before running vehicle. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: When To Adjust Neutral Position Of Steering Angle Sensor

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CAUTION: To adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor, make sure to use CONSULT-II. (Adjustment cannot be done without CONSULT-II).

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

Fig 2: Locating Data Link Connector (DLC)
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Touch "ABS", "WORK SUPPORT" and "ST ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT" on CONSULT-II screen in this order.
Touch "START".
CAUTION: Do not touch steering wheel while adjusting steering angle sensor.

Fig 3: CONSULT-II Screen
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After approximately 10 seconds, touch "END". (After approximately 60 seconds, it ends automatically).
Turn ignition switch OFF, then turn it ON again.
CAUTION: Be sure to carry out above operation.
Run vehicle with front wheels in straight-ahead position, then stop.
Select "DATA MONITOR", "ECU INPUT SIGNALS", and "STEERING ANGLE SIGNAL" on CONSULT-II screen. Then check that "STEERING ANGLE SIGNAL" is within 0+/-2.5 deg. If value is more than specification, repeat steps 1 to 5.
Erase memory of VDC/TCS/ABS control unit and ECM.
Turn ignition switch to OFF.