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Nissan Sentra B18 (2020-2025) Service Manual: C106e-01 Steering Angle Sensor

Dtc Description

DTC Description

DTC DETECTION LOGIC

DTC No.

CONSULT screen item

(Trouble diagnosis content)

DTC detection condition

C106E-01

Steering angle sensor

(Steering angle sensor)

[ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION]

(Electrical malfunction)

1

Diagnosis condition

  • When ignition switch is ON.

  • When the power supply voltage is normal.

Signal (terminal)

CAN communication signal

Threshold

When a malfunction is detected in chassis control module (with built in steering angle sensor).

Diagnosis delay time

1 second or less

2

Diagnosis condition

  • When ignition switch is ON.

  • When the power supply voltage is normal.

Signal (terminal)

CAN communication signal

Threshold

When a malfunction is detected in steering angle sensor.

Diagnosis delay time

1 second or less

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Note:

Confirm if DTC is PAST or CRNT. If DTC is CRNT, proceed with Diagnosis Procedure. If DTC is PAST, clear DTC. Do not replace the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) for a PAST DTC.

PAST DTC

CRNT DTC

  • Improper installation of steering angle sensor

  • Harness or connector

  • CAN communication line

  • ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) power supply system

  • Fuse

  • Fusible link

  • 12V battery

  • Improper installation of steering angle sensor

  • Harness or connector

  • CAN communication line

  • Wheel alignment

  • Chassis control module (with built in steering angle sensor)

  • ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)

  • ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) power supply system

  • Fuse

  • Fusible link

  • 12V battery

FAIL-SAFE

The following functions are suspended:

  • VDC function

  • TCS function

  • Brake assist function

  • Hill start assist function

Confirmation Procedure

Confirmation Procedure

  1. PRECONDITIONING

    1. If “Confirmation Procedure” has been previously conducted, always place the ignition switch in the OFF position and wait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.

    >>

    GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK DTC DETECTION

    1. CONSULT

      1. Ignition switch OFF.

        Note:

        Wait at least 10 seconds after placing ignition switch in the OFF position.

      2. Start the engine.

        Note:

        Wait at least 10 seconds after start the engine.

      3. Select "Self Diagnostic Result" mode of "ABS".

    Is DTC “C106E-01” detected?

    YES >>

    “CRNT” is displayed: Refer to DTC Diagnosis Procedure.

    YES >>

    “PAST” is displayed: Inspection End. (Erase "Self Diagnostic Result" mode of "ABS".)

    NO >>

    To check malfunction symptom before repair: Refer to Intermittent Incident.

    NO >>

    Confirmation after repair: Inspection End.

Dtc Diagnosis Procedure

DTC Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK CONNECTOR

      1. Ignition switch OFF.

      2. Check the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) harness connector for disconnection or looseness.

      3. Check the chassis control module (with built in steering angle sensor) harness connector for disconnection or looseness.

      4. Check the chassis control module (with built in steering angle sensor) harness connector for disconnection or looseness.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES >>

    GO TO 3.

    NO >>

    Repair / replace harness or connector, securely lock the connector, and GO TO 2.

  2. PERFORM SELF DIAGNOSTIC RESULT

    1. CONSULT

      1. Ignition switch OFF.

        Note:

        Wait at least 10 seconds after placing ignition switch in the OFF position.

      2. Start the engine.

        Note:

        Wait at least 10 seconds after start the engine.

      3. Select "Self Diagnostic Result" mode of "ABS".

    Is DTC “C106E-01” detected?

    YES >>

    “CRNT” is displayed: GO TO 3.

    NO >>

    Inspection End.

  3. CHECK TERMINAL

      1. Ignition switch OFF.

      2. Disconnect the chassis control module (with built in steering angle sensor) harness connector.

      3. Check the chassis control module (with built in steering angle sensor) pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.

      4. Disconnect the chassis control module (with built in steering angle sensor) harness connector.

      5. Check the chassis control module (with built in steering angle sensor) pin terminals for damage or loose connection with harness connector.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES>>

    GO TO 4.

    NO>>

    Repair / replace harness, connector, or terminal.

  4. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION LINE

      1. Connect chassis control module (with built in steering angle sensor) harness connector.

      2. Connect chassis control module (with built in steering angle sensor) harness connector.

      3. Check the CAN communication line. Refer to Trouble Diagnosis Flow Chart.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES >>

    GO TO 5.

    NO >>

    Repair / replace harness or connector.

  5. CHECK DATA MONITOR

    1. CONSULT

      1. Select “ABS”, “Data Monitor” and “STR ANGLE SIG” according to this order.

      2. Check that the indication changes with the steering angle when the steering wheel is turned left/right from the neutral position. Refer to Values On The Diagnosis Tool.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES >>

    Replace the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). Refer to Removal and Installation.

    NO >>

    Replace the chassis control module (with built in steering angle sensor). Refer to Removal and Installation.

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