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DTC No. C1630: Steering Wheel Sensor Timeout
 
 
caution
  • If there is any problem in the CAN bus lines, an incorrect DTC may be set. Prior to this diagnosis, diagnose the CAN bus lines.
  • Whenever the ECU is replaced, ensure that the CAN bus lines are normal.
  • When the steering wheel sensor is replaced, calibrate the steering wheel sensor (Refer to GROUP 35C - On-vehicle Service ), and reset the steering wheel sensor correction amount stored in the AWD-ECU. (Item No. 1: SAS adjusted value ).
 
 
OPERATION
AWD-ECU communicates with the steering wheel sensor via the CAN bus lines.
 
 
DTC SET CONDITION
This DTC is set when the abnormality below is detected:
  • The CAN signal of the steering wheel sensor cannot be received.
 
 
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
  • Malfunction of the CAN bus line
  • Damaged connectors (steering wheel sensor)
  • Malfunction of the steering wheel sensor
  • Malfunction of AWD-ECU

 
 
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Scan tool (M.U.T.-III) CAN bus diagnostics.
(1)
cautionTo prevent damage to scan tool (M.U.T.-III), always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool (M.U.T.-III).
Connect scan tool (M.U.T.-III). Refer to "How to connect the Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III) ."
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
(3) Diagnose the CAN bus line.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Is the check result normal?
Go to Step 2.
Repair the CAN bus lines (Refer to GROUP 54C - Troubleshooting ).
 
STEP 2. Scan tool (M.U.T.-III) data list.
Check the following data list (Refer to ).
  • Item No.8: Steering angle sensor
Is the check result normal?
Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).
Replace the steering wheel sensor (Refer to GROUP 35C - Steering Wheel Sensor ). Then go to Step 3.
 
STEP 3. Check whether the DTC is set again.
Is DTC No.C1630 set?
Replace the AWD-ECU.(Refer to ). Then go to Step 4.
Intermittent malfunction. (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunction ).
 
STEP 4. Check whether the DTC is set again.
Is DTC No.C1630 set?
Return to Step 1.
This diagnosis is complete.