Steering Angle Sensor Circuit Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK CONNECTOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
3. Check terminals and connector of steering angle sensor for damage, bend and loose connection (sensor side and harness side).
OK or NG

OK : GO TO 2.

NG : Repair terminal or connector.

CHECK HARNESS FOR OPEN CIRCUIT

Disconnect steering angle sensor connector.
Check resistance between steering angle sensor harness connector terminals.

TERMINAL CONNECTOR CONTINUITY CHART

Steering angle sensor connector	Terminal		Resistance (Approx.)
M47	4	5	54 - 66 ohm

Fig 1: Checking Resistance Between Steering Angle Sensor Harness Connector Terminals

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

OK or NG

OK : Replace steering angle sensor.

NG : Repair harness between steering angle sensor and data link connector.