Suzuki 2006 SX4, Service Manual

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6C-44 Power Assisted Steering System:
5) Hoist vehicle
6) Check that steering wheel turns to left and right
smoothly. If steering wheel does not turn smoothly,
inspect and repair defective steering and suspension
parts.
7) Connect “E12” connector with ignition switch turned
OFF.
8) Using ammeter (2), check that P/S motor current (1)
is as following table with idling engine. If check result
is not satisfactory, check P/S control module for
torque sensor signal and P/S motor output referring
to “Inspection of P/S Control Module and Its
Circuits”. If they are OK, replace steering gear case
assembly.
NOTE
When P/S motor is cold condition (that is,
armature coil of P/S motor is not heated),
motor current in the following table can be
measured
Motor current at hoisted vehicle (reference
value)
Condition
When
steering
wheel is left
at straight
position: [A]
When steering
wheel is turned
left or right by
turning speed
with 90
°
/sec:
[B]
When
steering
wheel is
kept fully
turned left
or right
until it
stops.: [C]
Motor
current
Approx. 0 A Approx. 0 – 5 A
Approx.
45 – 60 A
3. P/S control module
1
3
2
E12-1
E12-2
[C]
[A]
[B] [B]
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