Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti FX45 and 2005 Infiniti FX35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

In case of doing work that applies to the list below, make sure to adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor before running vehicle.

ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION

Situation

Removing/Installing ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)

Replacing ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)

Removing/Installing steering angle sensor

Removing/Installing steering components

Removing/Installing suspension components

Change 4 tires to new ones

Tire rotation

Adjusting wheel alignment

⁽¹⁾	x: Required

⁽²⁾	-: Not required

CAUTION: To adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor, make sure to use CONSULT-II. (Adjustment can not be done without CONSULT-II.)

Stop vehicle with front wheels in straight-ahead position.
Connect CONSULT-II and CONSULT-II CONVERTER to data link connector on vehicle, and turn ignition switch ON (do not start engine).
CAUTION: If CONSULT-II is used with no connection of CONSULT-II CONVERTER, malfunctions might be detected in self-diagnosis depending on control unit which performs CAN communication.
Touch "ABS", "WORK SUPPORT" and "ST ANGLE SENSOR ADJUSTMENT" on CONSULT-II screen in this order. Refer to "CONSULT-II BASIC OPERATION PROCEDURE ".
Touch "START".
CAUTION: Do not touch steering wheel while adjusting steering angle sensor.
After approximately 10 seconds, touch "END". (After approximately 60 seconds, it ends automatically.)
Turn ignition switch OFF, then turn it ON again.
CAUTION: Be sure to perform above operation.
Run vehicle with front wheels in straight-ahead position, then stop.

Fig 1: ST Angle Sensor Adjustment - Data Display
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Select "DATA MONITOR", "SELECTION FROM MENU", and "STR ANGLE SIG" on CONSULT-II screen. Then make sure "STR ANGLE SIG" is within 0 +/-3.5 deg. If value is more than specification, repeat steps 3 to 7.
Erase memory of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) and ECM.
Turn ignition switch OFF.