CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Steering Angle Sensor Communication Stop Mode

DESCRIPTION

Detection Item Symptom Trouble Area
Steering Angle Sensor Communication Stop Mode

Either condition is met:

  • "Spiral cable (Steering Angle Sensor)" is not displayed on the "CAN Bus Check" screen of the Techstream Click here

  • Communication system DTCs (DTCs that start with U) that correspond to "Steering Angle Sensor Communication Stop Mode" in "DTC Combination Table" are output Click here

  • Steering sensor branch line or connector

  • Power source circuit of steering sensor

  • Steering sensor ground circuit

  • Steering sensor

WIRING DIAGRAM

A011VA8E18

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Note

  • Before measuring the resistance of the CAN bus, turn the ignition switch off and leave the vehicle for 1 minute or more without operating the key, switches or opening or closing the doors. After that, disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal and leave the vehicle for 1 minute or more before measuring the resistance.

  • After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.

  • Because the order of diagnosis is important to allow correct diagnosis, make sure to begin troubleshooting using How to Proceed with Troubleshooting when CAN communication system related DTCs are output Click here.

  • After performing repairs, perform the DTC check procedure and confirm that the DTCs are not output again.

  • DTC check procedure: Turn the ignition switch to ON, turn the blind spot monitor system on using the blind spot monitor main switch (ON/OFF switch), wait at least 11.68 seconds and then drive the vehicle at a speed of 6 km/h (4 mph) or more for 6 seconds or more. Check that the warning light remains off after turning off following the initial light check.

  • After the repair, perform the CAN bus check and check that all the ECUs and sensors connected to the CAN communication system are displayed Click here.

Tech Tips

  • Operating the ignition switch, any other switches or a door triggers related ECU and sensor communication on the CAN. This communication will cause the resistance value to change.

  • Even after DTCs are cleared, if a DTC is stored again after driving the vehicle for a while, the malfunction may be occurring due to vibration of the vehicle. In such a case, wiggling the ECUs or wire harness while performing the inspection below may help determine the cause of the malfunction.

PROCEDURE

  1. CHECK FOR OPEN IN CAN BUS LINES (STEERING SENSOR BRANCH LINE)

    1. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

    2. Disconnect the steering sensor connector.

      A011TLGE68

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      I29-3 (CANH) - I29-2 (CANL) Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal 54 to 69 Ω
      Text in Illustration
      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Steering Sensor)
    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE CAN BRANCH LINE OR CONNECTOR (STEERING SENSOR)

    OK

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT)

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

      A011TLGE69
      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      I29-1 (ESS) - Body ground Cable disconnected from negative (-) battery terminal Below 1 Ω
      Text in Illustration
      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Steering Sensor)

    2. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

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

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      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      I29-4 (IG) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V
      I29-5 (BAT) - Body ground Ignition switch off 11 to 14 V
      Text in Illustration
      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Steering Sensor)
    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT)

    OK

    REPLACE STEERING SENSOR Click here