Steering Angle Sensor: Description and Operation
STEERING ANGLE SENSORDESCRIPTION
A steering angle sensor is used to sense the steering angle specified by the driver's actions. The steering angle sensor is part of the clock spring assembly within the steering column.
OPERATION
The steering angle sensor is a digital sensor with nine light-emitting diodes. The diodes within the sensor are used to detect rotation and position of the steering wheel. This sensor can detect the steering wheel rotation and position up to 720° of rotation. The steering angle sensor has continuous battery voltage supplied by fuse 14 in the underhood accessory fuse block.