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Monitor Scantool Data

  1. Connect scantool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
  2. Ignition "ON" & Engine "ON".
  3. Turn the steering wheel to the left or right.
  4. Monitor the "STEERING ANGLE SNSR" parameters on the Scantool.

    Specification  : If the parameters are changed according to wheel position during steering the wheel, it is normal condition.

    Fig 1: Monitoring Steering Angle Sensor Parameter
    G07370429Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    Normal data at turning the steering wheel into the left.

  5. Whenever steering wheel is turned, is the steering sensor's scantool data changed?

    YES 

    • Fault is intermittent caused by poor connection in steering sensor harness and/or HECU's connector or was repaired and HECU memory was not cleared.

      Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage.

      Repair or replace as necessary and then go to VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR  procedure.

    NO