Steering Angle Sensor - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Steering Angle Sensor

Replacement
CAUTION: Do not damage or drop the steering angle sensor as it is sensitive.
1. Remove the combination switch (see
2. Remove the circlip and screw, then remove the steering angle sensor from the combination switch.
3. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION: Do not apply any grease or oil to the steering angle sensor.
4. Perform the steering angle sensor system check.
WAVE WASHER
SPRING
JOINT
CIRCLIP
Steering Angle Sensor System Check
1. Start the engine.
2. Push the TCS switch 3 times within 3 seconds.
3. Slowly turn the steering wheel clockwise more than 1.5 turns.
NOTE:
Start checking after the steering wheel moves at least 1.5 turns.
Turn the steering wheel slowly, no faster than 1 turn in 4 seconds.
4. Push the TCS switch twice within 3 seconds.
5. Slowly turn the steering wheel counterclockwise, and check the number of times the TCS indicator light flashes after
the wheel has moved about 1 turn.
NOTE:
Start counting after the steering wheel moves 1 turn.
Turn the steering wheel slowly, no faster than 1 turn in 4 seconds.
Always maintain the same number of rotations.
Standard number of times the TCS indicator light flashes: 3 times
6. If there is an abnormality, check the troubleshooting flowchart (see page 19-168).
section 17).
COMBINATION SWITCH
CANCEL CAM
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
NOTE: When reassembling, align the tabs of the joint and
cancel cam to the slit of the steering angle sensor.
SCREW
LOWER COVER