Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 182

Fig. 41: Measuring Resistance Between (G94) Ground Circuit And Ground
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Turn the ignition off.

Measure the resistance between the (G94) Ground circuit and ground.

Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

Yes

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Go to 5).

No

Repair the (G94) Ground circuit for high resistance.

Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST.

5) CHECK THE DYNAMICS SENSOR INSTALLATION

Turn the ignition off.

Check the Dynamics Sensor for damaged, modified, and bent mounting brackets.

Check the Dynamics Sensor mounting bolts for a loose or over tightened condition.

Were any problems found?

Yes

Repair as necessary.

Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST.

No

Replace the Dynamics Sensor in accordance with the Service Information.

Perform ABS VERIFICATION TEST.

C1219-STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ERRATIC PERFORMANCE

NOTE:

Dynamics Sensor installation and mounting bolt torque is crucial for
proper operation.

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Fig. 42: Steering Angle Sensor Circuit Schematic
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For complete wiring diagrams refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article.

When Monitored:

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With the ignition on.

Set Condition:

If the Anti-Lock Brake Module detects that the calculated steering wheel angle exceeds what is physically
possible.

Diagnostic Test

1) PERFORM TEST DRIVE & VERIFY DTC IS STILL ACTIVE

Turn the ignition on.

With the scan tool, erase ABS DTCs.

Cycle the ignition switch.

Test drive the vehicle by turning the vehicle left or right in a curving manner at a velocity between 10 and
25 km/hr (6 and 15 mph.) for 1 minute.

Park the vehicle.

With the scan tool, read ABS DTCs.

Does this DTC reset?

Yes

Go to 2).

No

Possible Causes

VEHICLE DAMAGE
STEERING COLUMN/INTERMEDIATE SHAFT DAMAGE
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR LOOSE
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR IMPROPERLY INSTALLED (WRONG MOUNTING POSITION)
WIRING HARNESS, TERMINAL, CONNECTOR DAMAGE
(F202) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT (RUN-ACC) CIRCUIT HIGH RESISTANCE
(Z937) GROUND CIRCUIT HIGH RESISTANCE
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES MODULE

WARNING:

To avoid personal injury or death, check brake capability is available
before road testing.

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