Checking the status
- Ignition off
- Wait approximately 10 seconds
- Engine running.
- First turn the steering wheel max. to the right, then max. to the left.
- Click on the VCT2000 symbol to read off the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) counter.
The counters are used to determine the problem's status. For general information about the counters, see:Counters, description
Counter 1 counts the number of operating cycles without a fault since the fault was last validated.
If counter 1 is the same as 0, this means that the fault has been detected in this operating cycle (permanent fault). Replace contact reel/steering wheel angle sensor.
If counter 1 is over 0, this indicates that the problem has not been detected in this driving cycle (intermittent problem). The problem has existed earlier but is not active right now. Then check counter 4 .Counter 4 indicates number of driving cycles with problem since the problem was validated for the first time.
- If the number of incorrect driving cycles is high, this indicates an intermittent recurring problem. Replace contact reel/steering wheel angle sensor.
- If the number of incorrect driving cycles is low, this indicates an intermittent temporary problem. No action.
HINT: Counter 3 indicates number of driving cycles since first time that the problem occurred. If the value for counter 3 is divided by the value for counter 4 , the intensity of the problem is obtained. The higher the value, the higher the problem intensity. A high problem intensity indicates that the malfunction recurs often.
NOTE:Replace the steering wheel module (SWM) if the fault recurs after replacing the contact reel/steering wheel angle sensor.
Remedy as necessary.
Other information
- See Contact reel / steering wheel angle sensor, replacing
- Steering wheel angle sensor module (SAS) is integrated in the steering wheel module (SWM). To replace the control module, see Steering wheel module (SWM), replacing