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DTC C1297: Steering Angle Sensor [08/2020 - ]: Procedure

  1. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Clear the DTC.

      Chassis > Four Wheel Drive > Clear DTCs 

    2. Turn the engine switch off.
    3. Turn the engine switch on (IG) again and check that no CAN communication system DTC(s) is output.

      Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [08/2020 - 08/2021] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [08/2021 - 09/2022] , or refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [09/2022 - ]

    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 electronically controlled brake system DTC (steering sensor) is output.

      Chassis > Brake/EPB > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Neither CAN communication system DTC nor electronically controlled brake system DTC is output A
      CAN communication system DTC is output B
      Electronically controlled brake system DTC (steering sensor) is output C

      HINT: 

      When DTCs indicating a CAN communication system malfunction are output, repair the CAN communication system before repairing each corresponding sensor.

    Result: 

    GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING). Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [06/2018 - ] 

    Result: 

    REPAIR CIRCUIT INDICATED BY OUTPUT CODE (ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BRAKE SYSTEM). Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2020 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER SOURCE TERMINAL) 
    1. Remove the steering wheel assembly and the lower steering column cover sub-assembly.
    2. Make sure that there is no looseness at the locking part and the connecting part of the connectors.
    3. Disconnect the G62 steering sensor connector.
      GTY958591Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Steering Sensor)
    4. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      G62-4 (BAT) - Body ground Always 11 to 14 V

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (IG1 TERMINAL) 
    1. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
      GTY958593Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Steering Sensor)

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      G62-9 (IG1) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (IG1 CIRCUIT) 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ESS TERMINAL) 
    1. Turn the engine switch off.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      G62-6 (ESS) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  5

  5. 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°
      Increase: Left turn
      Decrease: Right turn
      Changes in proportion with the amount of steering wheel rotation during steering operation.

      Chassis > Four Wheel Drive > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Steering Angle Value

      OK

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

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE 4WD ECU ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2020 - 08/2021]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2021 - 09/2022]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [09/2022 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE STEERING SENSOR. Refer to  REMOVAL [06/2018 - 08/2021]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [08/2021 - 09/2022]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [09/2022 - ]