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Steering Angle Sensor: Testing and Inspection

STEERING ANGLE SENSOR SYSTEM CHECK
1. Start the engine.
2. Push the Traction Control System (TCS) switch three times within three 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 one turn in four seconds.

4. Push the TCS switch twice within three seconds.
5. Slowly turn the steering wheel counterclockwise, and check the number of times the TCS indicator light flashes after the wheel has moved approximately one turn.

NOTE:
- Start counting after the steering wheel moves one turn.
- Turn the steering wheel slowly, no faster than one turn in four 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.