DTC Troubleshooting: C0051-62
DTC C0051-62: Steering Angle Sensor Straight Point Error
NOTE:
Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information.
Check the steering wheel spoke angle.
Check the tires for proper inflation and the correct size.
Make sure the suspension is not modified.
Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.

DTC Description
DTC
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C0051-62 Steering Angle Sensor Straight Point Error
    

1.
Problem verification:

Problem verification
?1.
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

?2.
Clear the DTC with the HDS.


?3.
Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

?4.
Test-drive the vehicle in a straight line at speeds 25 mph (40 km/h) or more for 30 seconds or more.
NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.

?5.
Check for DTCs with the HDS.
DTC Description
DTC
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C0051-62 Steering Angle Sensor Straight Point Error
    

Is DTC C0051-62 indicated?

     
YES
     
     
     
The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.
     
NO
     
     
     
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.?
2.
Steering angle sensor performance check:

Steering angle sensor performance check
?1.
Test-drive the vehicle in a straight line.
NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.

?2.
Check the STEERING ANGLE in the MULTIPURPOSE CAMERA DATA LIST with the HDS.
Signal
Current conditions
Values
Unit
Steering angle
    

With the steering wheel in the straight ahead position, is the value within 0±5 degrees?

     
YES
     
     
     
Go to step 3.
     
NO
     
     
     
3.
Steering angle sensor check (substitution):

Steering angle sensor check (substitution)
?1.
Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

?2.
Substitute a known-good steering angle sensor.

?3.
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

?4.
Clear the DTC with the HDS.


?5.
Test-drive the vehicle in a straight line at speeds 25 mph (40 km/h) or more for 30 seconds or more.
NOTE: Drive the vehicle on the road, not on a lift.

?6.
Check for DTCs with the HDS.
DTC Description
DTC
Freeze Frame
C0051-62 Steering Angle Sensor Straight Point Error
    

Is DTC C0051-62 indicated?

     
YES
     
     
     
Check for loose terminals and poor connections in the multipurpose camera unit 20P connector. If they are OK, replace the multipurpose camera unit.?
     
NO