LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Lexus >> 2021 >> RX 350L AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Transmission >> Transfer Case >> Dynamic Torque Control AWD System - Diagnostic Codes & Circuit Tests >> Dynamic Torque Control AWD System >> DTC C1297/97: Steering Angle Sensor [09/2015 - 08/2019] >> Procedure
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

DTC C1297/97: Steering Angle Sensor [09/2015 - 08/2019]: Procedure

  1. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Clear the DTCs.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [09/2015 - 08/2019]

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC/EPB > Clear DTCs 

    2. Turn the engine switch off.
    3. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and check that no CAN communication system DTCs are output.

      Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [09/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [08/2016 - 12/2017] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [12/2017 - 08/2019]

    4. Start the engine.
    5. Drive the vehicle at a speed of 35 km/h (24 mph), turn the steering wheel to the right and left and check that no Vehicle Stability Control system (steering angle sensor) DTCs (C1432, C1433 or C1434) are output.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [09/2015 - 08/2019]

      Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRAC/EPB > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      CAN communication system DTCs and vehicle stability control system DTC are not output A
      CAN communication DTCs are output B
      Vehicle stability control system (steering angle sensor) DTCs (C1432, C1433 or C1434) are output C

      HINT: 

      If CAN communication DTCs are output, perform troubleshooting for the CAN communication system first.

    Result: 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING). Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [09/2015 - ] 

    Result: 

    REPAIR CIRCUIT INDICATED BY OUTPUT CODE (VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM). Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2015 - 08/2016]  , or refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2016 - 08/2019] 

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (STEERING ANGLE VALUE) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Chassis / Four Wheel Drive / Data List.
    5. Read the value displayed on the Techstream.

      Chassis > Four Wheel Drive > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Steering Angle Value Steering angle value Min.: -3276.8°
      Max.: 3276.7°
      During steering operation: Changes in accordance with steering wheel rotation Left turn: Increases
      Right turn: Decreases

      Chassis > Four Wheel Drive > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Steering Angle Value

      OK

      The steering angle sensor value changes in accordance with the steering wheel movement.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE 4WD ECU ASSEMBLY. Refer to  COMPONENTS [09/2015 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE STEERING SENSOR. Refer to  COMPONENTS [09/2015 - 08/2016]  , or refer to  COMPONENTS [08/2016 - ]