VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:C1231/31

DTC Code DTC Name
C1231/31 Steering Angle Sensor Circuit Malfunction

DESCRIPTION

The steering angle sensor signal is sent to the skid control ECU via the CAN communication system. When there is a malfunction in the CAN communication system, it will be detected by the steering angle sensor zero point malfunction diagnostic function.

DTC Code DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
C1231/31 When ECU IG1 terminal voltage is 9.5 V or more, the steering angle sensor malfunction signal is received.

  • Steering angle sensor

  • Steering angle sensor circuit

  • Steering angle sensor power supply

  • Brake actuator assembly (Skid control ECU)

WIRING DIAGRAM

A01385ZE01

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Tech Tips


  • When C1301/42, U0123/62 and/or U0126/63 is output together with C1231/31, inspect and repair the trouble areas indicated by C1301/42, U0123/62 and/or U0126/63 first Click here.

  • When the speed sensor or the yaw rate and acceleration sensor has trouble, DTCs for the steering angle sensor may be output even when the steering angle sensor is normal. When DTCs for the speed sensor or yaw rate and acceleration sensor are output together with other DTCs for the steering angle sensor, inspect and repair the speed sensor and yaw rate and acceleration sensor first, and then inspect and repair the steering angle sensor.

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK DTC


    1. Clear the DTC Click here.

    2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.

    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON again and check that no CAN communication system DTC is output.

    4. Drive the vehicle and turn the steering wheel to the right and left at a speed of 35 km/h (22 mph) and check that no speed sensor and yaw rate and acceleration sensor DTCs are output Click here.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC (C1231/31) output A
      DTC output (relating to CAN communication system) B
      DTC output (relating to speed sensor or yaw rate and acceleration sensor) C

      Tech Tips


      • If there is a malfunction in the speed sensor or the yaw rate and acceleration sensor, an abnormal value may be output although the steering angle sensor is normal.

      • If the speed sensor and the yaw rate and acceleration sensor DTCs are output simultaneously, repair the sensors and inspect the steering angle sensor.


    B

    INSPECT CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

    C

    REPAIR CIRCUIT INDICATED BY OUTPUT DTC Click here

    A

  2. INSPECT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (POWER SOURCE TERMINAL)


    1. A01362ZE03

      Turn the ignition switch to OFF.

    2. Remove the steering wheel and the column cover lower.

    3. Disconnect the steering angle sensor connector.

    4. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard voltage
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      C43-1 (IG) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V
      C43-3 (BAT) - Body ground Always 11 to 14 V

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT)

    OK

  3. INSPECT STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (GROUND TERMINAL)


    1. A01362ZE04

      Turn the ignition switch to OFF.

    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      C43-2 (ESS) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

      Tech Tips

      If troubleshooting has been carried out according to the Problem Symptoms Table, refer back to the table and proceed to the next step Click here.


    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (GROUND CIRCUIT)

    OK

    REPLACE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR Click here