Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Steering Angle Sensor Centering
The steering angle sensor does not require centering often. Centering of the steering angle sensor might be required after certain service procedures are performed. Some of these procedures are as follows:
- Wheel alignment
- Steering gear replacement
- Steering column replacement
- Collision or other physical damage
- Steering angle sensor replacement
- Electronic brake control module (EBCM) replacement
The steering angle sensor centering procedure can be completed with a scan tool using the following steps:
- Using the steering wheel, align the front wheels forward.
- Apply the parking brake, or set the transmission in the Park.
- Install the scan tool to the data link connector.
- Turn the ignition ON, and the engine OFF.
- Select Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Reset in the Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Module Control Functions list.
- Follow the scan tool directions to complete the reset procedure.
- Select Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Learn in the Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Module Functions list.
- Follow the scan tool directions to complete the learn procedure.
- Clear any DTCs that may be set.
Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/ Description
EL 35616-F
J 35616
Terminal Test Kit
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Vehicle Yaw Sensor Learn
The yaw sensor does not require calibration often. Calibration of the yaw rate
sensor might be required after certain service procedures are performed. Some of
these procedures are as follows:
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Other materials:
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Sedan
Hatchback
The windshield wiper/washer lever is on the right side of the steering column.
Move the lever to one of the following positions:
HI: Use for fast wipes.
LO: Use for slow wipes.
Hatchback Shown, Sedan Similar
INT: Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn ...
Engine Overheating
The vehicle has an indicator to warn of the engine overheating.
If the decision is made not to lift the hood when this warning appears, get service
help right away. See Roadside Assistance Program.
If the decision is made to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle is parked on
a level surface.
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Replacement Wheels Description
Replace the wheel if any of the following conditions exist:
The wheel exhibits excessive runout.
The wheel is bent.
The wheel is cracked.
The wheel is severely rusted.
The wheel is severely corroded.
Note: Air leaks caused by porosity on aluminum wheels are repairable.
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