PROCEDURE
INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Note
Do not remove the steering sensor from the spiral cable sub-assembly.
As the spiral cable sub-assembly may break, do not rotate the spiral cable sub-assembly more than the specified amount.
Visually check for defects with the spiral cable sub-assembly.
The defects are as follows:
Scratches
Small cracks
Dents
Chips
Cracks or other damage to the connector
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| No defects are found. |
If any of the defects is found, replace the spiral cable sub-assembly with a new one.
Check the spiral cable sub-assembly.
Note
When rotating the spiral cable sub-assembly, make sure to push on the interlock indicated in the illustration to release the interlock mechanism.
| *a | Component without harness connected (spiral cable sub-assembly) |
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Interlock | - | - |
Set the spiral cable sub-assembly to the center position.
Measure the resistance between each terminal of the spiral cable sub-assembly according to the table below.
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After setting the spiral cable sub-assembly to the center position, rotate the spiral cable sub-assembly 2.5 times clockwise, and measure the resistance as shown in the table below. Then rotate the spiral cable sub-assembly 5 times counterclockwise, and measure the resistance as shown in the table below.
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After setting the spiral cable sub-assembly to the center position, rotate the spiral cable sub-assembly 2.5 times clockwise. Then while rotating the spiral cable sub-assembly 5 times counterclockwise, measure the resistance as shown in the table below.
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If the result is not as specified, replace the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly.