C123F–STEERING ANGLE SENSOR COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE

For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W.

When Monitored:
With ignition on, but not if a checksum failure of the stored offset values is detected.

Or, a CAN time-out failure is detected.

Or, a failure is detected by the Steering Angle Sensor.
Set Condition:
If the Anti-Lock Brakes Module detects that either the calculated steering wheel angle offset or the steering wheel angle signal measured output is out of range.

Possible Causes

VEHICLE DAMAGE

STEERING COLUMN / INTERMEDIATE SHAFT DAMAGE

STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

STEERING ANGLE SENSOR LOOSE

STEERING ANGLE SENSOR IMPROPERLY INSTALLED (WRONG MOUNTING POSITION)

STEERING ANGLE SENSOR

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE MODULE

Diagnostic Test

1. PERFORM TEST DRIVE & VERIFY DTC IS STILL ACTIVE

NOTE: If present, diagnose and repair DTC C1219-STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ERRATIC PERFORMANCE, C121A-STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NOT INITIALIZED, or C1240-STEERING ANGLE SENSOR OVERTRAVEL PERFORMANCE before diagnosing this DTC.

Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, erase ABS DTCs.
Cycle the ignition switch.

WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, check brake capability is available before road testing.

Test drive the vehicle by turning the vehicle left or right in a curving manner at a velocity between 10 and 25 km/h (6 and 15 mph).
Park the vehicle.
With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs.

Does this DTC reset?

Yes

Go To 2

Perform the ABS Intermittent Condition diagnostic procedure in this Section.
Refer to the ABS-INTERMITTENT CONDITION TEST. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)

2. INSPECT VEHICLE, STEERING COLUMN, & INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FOR DAMAGE

NOTE: If possible, check vehicle repair history for collision damage.

Turn the ignition off.
Inspect the vehicle for damage causing tracking problems or steering wheel misalignment.
Inspect the steering column and intermediate shaft for damage.

Were any problems found?

Yes

Repair as necessary.

Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE).

Go To 3

3. CHECK STEERING ANGLE SENSOR OUTPUT

Start the engine.
Turn the steering wheel so wheels point in a straight ahead position.
With the scan tool, read the Steering Angle Sensor position.

Is the Steering Angle Sensor Position within +/- 15 degrees degrees?

Yes

Go To 5

Go To 4

4. CHECK STEERING ANGLE SENSOR INSTALLATION

WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the supplemental restraint system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, occupant classification system, seat belt tensioner, impact sensor, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the supplemental restraint system. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment.

NOTE: Proper Steering Angle Sensor installation is crucial for proper operation.

Verify that the Steering Angle Sensor is properly installed.

Is the Steering Angle Sensor properly installed?

Yes

Go To 5

Repair as necessary and clear offsets by initializing ECU with wheels pointing straight ahead.
Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE).

5. RE-INITIALIZE THE ESP MODULE

Perform ECU initialization with drive test to clear offsets. Refer to Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE).

Is DTC C123F–STEERING ANGLE SENSOR COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE still active?

Yes

Go To 6

Sensor was probably loose or calibrated with wheels not centered to vehicle. Test complete.
Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE).

6. CHECK STEERING ANGLE SENSOR OUTPUT WHILE ROTATING THE STEERING WHEEL

With the scan tool, read the Steering Angle Sensor position while rotating the steering wheel to the right and then to the left. The Steering Angle Sensor position should decrease when rotating the steering wheel to the right and increase when rotating the steering wheel to the left.

Did the steering angle change accordingly?

Yes

Replace the Anti-Lock Brake Module in accordance with the Service Information.

Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE).

Replace the Steering Angle Sensor in accordance with the Service Information and clear offsets by initializing ECU with wheels pointing straight ahead.
Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE).