Adjust The Neutral Position Of Steering Angle Sensor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Nissan Leaf. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Always use CONSULT when adjusting the neutral position of steering angle sensor. (It cannot be adjusted other than with CONSULT.)

CHECK THE VEHICLE STATUS (1)
Stop vehicle with front wheels in the straight-ahead position.

Does the vehicle stay in the straight-ahead position?

YES: GO TO 2.

NO: Steer the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position. Stop the vehicle.
ADJUST NEUTRAL POSITION OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
With CONSULT
1. Turn the power switch ON.
  CAUTION: Never set the vehicle to READY.
2. Select "ABS", "WORK SUPPORT" and "ST ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT" in this order.
3. Select "START".
  CAUTION: Never touch steering wheel while adjusting steering angle sensor.
4. After approx. 10 seconds, select "END".
5. Turn power switch OFF, and then turn it ON again.
  CAUTION: Be sure to perform the operation above.
  
  GO TO 3.
CHECK DATA MONITOR (1)
With CONSULT
1. The vehicle is either pointing straight ahead, or the vehicle needs to be moved. Stop when it is pointing straight ahead.
2. Select "ABS", "DATA MONITOR", "ECU INPUT SIGNALS" and "STR ANGLE SIG" in the order. Check that the signal is within the specified value.
  STR ANGLE SIG : 0±2.5°
  
  Is the inspection result normal?
  
  YES: GO TO 10.
  
  NO: GO TO 4.
CHECK STEERING COMPONENT PARTS
Check the installation conditions of steering component parts. Refer to "INSPECTION ".

Is the inspection result normal?

YES: GO TO 5.

NO: Repair or replace error-detected parts. GO TO 5.
CHECK SUSPENSION COMPONENT PARTS
Check the installation conditions of suspension component parts.
- Front: Refer to "INSPECTION ".
- Rear: Refer to "INSPECTION ".
  Is the inspection result normal?
  
  YES: GO TO 6.
  
  NO: Repair or replace error-detected parts. GO TO 6.
CHECK WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Check the wheel alignment.
- Front: Refer to "INSPECTION ".
- Rear: Refer to "INSPECTION ".
  Is the inspection result normal?
  
  YES: GO TO 7.
  
  NO: Repair or replace error-detected parts. GO TO 7.
CHECK THE VEHICLE STATUS (2)
Check the vehicle stay in the straight-ahead position. Refer to "INSPECTION ".

Is the inspection result normal?

YES: GO TO 8.

NO: Adjust the vehicle stay in the straight-ahead position. GO TO 8.
CHECK DATA MONITOR (2)
With CONSULT
1. The vehicle is either pointing straight ahead, or the vehicle needs to be moved again. Stop when it is pointing straight ahead.
2. Select "ABS", "DATA MONITOR", "ECU INPUT SIGNALS" and "STR ANGLE SIG" in the order. Check that the signal is within the specified value.
  STR ANGLE SIG : 0±2.5°
  
  Is the inspection result normal?
  
  YES: GO TO 10.
  
  NO: GO TO 9.
CHECK DATA MONITOR (3)
With CONSULT
1. The vehicle is either pointing straight ahead, or the vehicle needs to be moved.
  CAUTION:
  - Drive the vehicle at approx. 30 km/h (19 MPH) or more for 300 m (985 ft) or more.
  - Never use tester.
2. Stop when it is pointing straight ahead.
3. Select "ABS", "DATA MONITOR", "ECU INPUT SIGNALS" and "STR ANGLE SIG" in the order. Check that the signal is within the specified value.
  STR ANGLE SIG : 0±2.5°
  
  Is the inspection result normal?
  
  YES: GO TO 10.
  
  NO: GO TO 1.
ERASE SELF-DIAGNOSIS MEMORY
With CONSULT
1. Erase Self-diagnosis result of "ABS".
2. Turn the power switch OFF → ON → OFF.
  CAUTION: Be sure to wait of 10 seconds after turning power switch OFF or ON.
  
  Are the memories erased?
  
  YES: INSPECTION END
  
  NO: Check the items indicated by the self-diagnosis.