2012 Jeep Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 28 - DTC-Based Diagnostics

C1240-STEERING ANGLE SENSOR OVERTRAVEL PERFORMANCE

C1240-STEERING ANGLE SENSOR OVERTRAVEL PERFORMANCE

For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information.



Possible Causes

VEHICLE DAMAGE
STEERING COLUMN / INTERMEDIATE SHAFT DAMAGE
STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR LOOSE
CLOCKSPRING (SAS) IMPROPERLY INSTALLED (WRONG MOUNTING POSITION)
CLOCKSPRING (SAS)

1. PERFORM TEST DRIVE AND VERIFY DTC IS STILL ACTIVE


1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, erase ABS DTCs.
3. Cycle the ignition switch.
4. Turn steering wheel from lock to lock.
5. With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs.


Does this DTC reset?

Yes


No


2. CHECK STEERING ANGLE SENSOR OUTPUT


1. Start the engine.
2. Center the steering wheel.
3. With the scan tool, read the Steering Angle Sensor Position.


Is the Steering Angle Sensor Position within ±15°?

Yes


No


3. INSPECT VEHICLE, STEERING COLUMN, AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FOR DAMAGE




NOTE: If possible, check vehicle repair history for collision damage.
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Inspect the vehicle for damage causing tracking problems or steering wheel misalignment.
3. Inspect the steering column and intermediate shaft for damage.
4. Center the steering wheel.
5. With the scan tool, read the Steering Angle Sensor Position.


Is the Steering Angle Sensor Position within ±15°?

Yes


No


4. CHECK STEERING ANGLE CHANGE


1. Turn steering wheel so wheels point in a straight ahead position.
2. With scan tool check steering angle if reading travels to 720 degrees while rotating wheel from lock to lock.


NOTE: Sensor damage can occur if wheel is turned over 720 degrees.
3. Rotate steering wheel to the right and the degrees will decrease and rotate steering wheel to the left and the degrees will increase.


Did the steering angle change accordingly and display less than 720 degrees from lock to lock?

Yes


No


5. CHECK CLOCKSPRING (SAS) INSTALLATION


WARNING:

To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt tensioner, impact sensor, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the SRS. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment.



NOTE: Proper Clockspring (SAS) installation is crucial for proper operation.
1. Verify that the Clockspring (SAS) is properly installed.


Is the Clockspring (SAS) properly installed?

Yes


No