2007 Grand Cherokee WK Factory Service Manual 19 - STEERING

C1240-STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ANGLE OVERTRAVEL PERFORMANCE

For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W.



Possible Causes
  
INTERMITTENT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ANGLE OVERTRAVEL PERFORMANCE DTC
  
STEERING OR FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENT DAMAGE
  
STEERING COLUMN MODULE (SCM)
  



Diagnostic Test

1. DTC IS ACTIVE

NOTE: If B210D–BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW or B210E–BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH is set along with this DTC, diagnose the battery voltage DTC first.


Ignition on, engine not running.
Turn the steering wheel from stop to stop at least three times.
With the Scan Tool, select View DTCs in the Steering Column Module.

Is the DTC status Active at this time?

Yes


No

2. STEERING OR FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENT DAMAGE

Inspect the front suspension and steering components for damage or wear that may cause a steering column overtravel condition.

Were any problems found?

Yes


No

3. STEERING COLUMN MODULE (SCM)

Remove the Steering Column Module in accordance with the Service Information. Inspect the steering column for any problem that can result in a steering column overtravel condition. If any problems are found, repair as necessary. If no problems are found, view repair.



Repair
  • Replace the Steering Column Module (SCM) in accordance with the Service Information.

4. INTERMITTENT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ANGLE OVERTRAVEL PERFORMANCE DTC

The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.
Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
While monitoring the scan tool data relative to this circuit, wiggle test the wiring and connectors.
Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle test.

Were any problems found?

Yes
  • Repair as necessary.


No
  • Test complete.