Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Steering Angle Sensor

Purpose, Function

• The steering angle sensor outputs the steering angle and steering angle reference point during the period which the EPS control module performs initial learning (approx. 1 min period).

Construction

• The steering angle sensor is installed to the clock spring.

• Consists of the gear which rotates together with the steering (magnet) and the magnetic sensor.

  

  
  

Operation

• By the rotation of the gear (magnet) corresponding to the steering operation, the magnetic sensor output value changes.

• The steering angle sensor outputs the magnetic sensor output to the start stop unit.

Fail-safe

• Function not equipped.