C121A-STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NOT INITIALIZED

For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W.


  • When Monitored:

    With the ignition on.

  • Set Condition:

    When the Anti-Lock Brake Module detects a low voltage at the Steering Angle Sensor or Steering Angle Sensor failure.


Possible Causes
 
TERMINAL/CONNECTOR/WIRING HARNESS DAMAGE
 
(F943) FUSED B(+) CIRCUIT OPEN
 
(Z385) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
 
STEERING CONTROL MODULE
 




Diagnostic Test

1.CHECK FOR A DTC C121A-STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NOT INITIALIZED

NOTE: This DTC must be active for the results of this test to be valid.









Does the scan tool display: C121A-STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NOT INITIALIZED?

Yes
  • Go To 2


No

2.CHECK THE TERMINALS/CONNECTORS/WIRING HARNESS FOR DAMAGE





Were any problems found?

Yes


No
  • Go To 3

3.CHECK THE VOLTAGE ON THE (F943) FUSED B(+) CIRCUIT








Is the voltage above 10 volts?

Yes
  • Go To 4


No

4.CHECK THE RESISTANCE OF THE (Z385) GROUND CIRCUIT







Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

Yes


No