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4. CHECK POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Check continuity between power steering control unit harness con-
nector M8 and power steering solenoid valve harness connector F25
(VQ35DE), E211 (VK45DE).
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Open or short in harness. Repair or replace any inoper-
ative parts.
5. CHECK POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between power steering solenoid valve harness
connector F25 (VQ35DE), E211 (VK45DE) and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Open or short in harness. Repair or replace any inoper-
ative parts.
6. CHECK POWER STEERING SOLENOID VALVE
Apply voltage power steering solenoid valve connector, and then
make sure that the operating sound (clicking sound) is heard.
OK or NG
OK >> Perform steering wheel turning force inspection. Refer
to PS-10, "
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL TURNING
FORCE" .
NG >> Power steering solenoid valve is inoperative. Replace.
Power steering control unit Power steering solenoid valve Continuity
Terminal 7 Terminal 1 Yes
SGIA1235E
Terminal 2 – Ground : Continuity exist.
SGIA1236E
Terminal 1 (+) - 2 (–) : Operating sound is heard.
SGIA1284E
STC-14
[RAS]
REAR ACTIVE STEER
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Disassembly and AssemblyNGS000E6
COMPONENTS
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove mounting bolts of RAS motor assembly, and then remove RAS motor assembly, ground terminal,
O-ring from RAS actuator.
2. Remove mounting bolt of rear wheel steering angle sensor, and then remove rear wheel steering angle
sensor, O-ring from RAS actuator.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Check RAS actuator bracket (rear wheel steering angle sensor mounting area) for crush, deformation, cracks,
or other damage. Replace the RAS actuator malfunction is detected.
ASSEMBLY
Assembly is the reverse order of disassembly. For tightening torque, refer to STC-14, "COMPONENTS" .
After assembling RAS actuator assembly (after removing and installing rear wheel steering angle sensor
and RAS motor), perform the neutral position adjustment.
Neutral Position AdjustmentNGS000E7
Adjust neutral position after performing the following procedure.
Removing and installing or replacing the RAS actuator assembly
Disassembling the RAS actuator assembly (when removing rear wheel steering angle sensor and RAS
motor)
CAUTION:
Perform the neutral position adjustment after installing the RAS actuator assembly to the vehicle.
Before that, remove the rear lower link from the RAS actuator.
1. Disconnect harness connector and remove rear wheel steering angle sensor from the RAS actuator
assembly.
2. Disconnect RAS motor harness connector.
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
1. Ground terminal 2. RAS motor assembly 3. O-ring
4. RAS actuator 5. Rear wheel steering angle sensor
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
SGIA1052J
REAR ACTIVE STEER
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4. Supply 6 V voltage by connecting the four 1.5 V batteries in a
series. Connect them to the RAS motor connector (motor side),
and then operate the motor and adjust the rack in the neutral
position (A).
CAUTION:
Do not supply 12 V voltage (battery, etc) to the RAS motor.
NOTE:
For right stroke, connect positive probe to the RAS motor con-
nector terminal 1. For left stroke, connect it to the terminal 2.
5. Install rear wheel steering angle sensor with O-ring to the RAS
actuator assembly. Temporarily tighten the mounting bolts in the specified torque that the sensor can be
moved by hand.
6. Turn and adjust the rear wheel steering angle sensor so as to make each sensor signal of “DATA MONI-
TOR” mode to the following standard with CONSULT-II.
CAUTION:
During DATA MONITOR mode, “MONITORING ERROR” is displayed. But there is not malfunction
in this procedure.
7. Tighten rear wheel steering angle sensor mounting bolts.
8. Perform “ERASE” with CONSULT-II, and then erase the error memory of rear wheel steering angle sen-
sor. Refer to STC-29, "
How to Erase Self-Diagnostic Results" .
9. Perform CONSULT-II “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” again, and then make sure that there is no malfunction.
Refer to STC-28, "
SELF-DIAG RESULT MODE" . Full stroke (B) : 6.8 - 7.2 mm (0.268 - 0.283 in)
STEERING ANG (°) L - 0, R - 0, N - 0
RR ST ANG-MAI (V) Approx. 2.4
RR ST ANG-SUB (V) Approx. 2.4
RR ST ANG-VOL (V) Approx. 5.0
SGIA1240E
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[RAS]
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONPFP:00000
ComponentsNGS000E8
RAS (Rear Active Steer) FunctionNGS000E9
A. RAS control unit B. Model following control C. Target vehicle dynamics model
D. Rear wheel steering angle com-
mand value operationE. Rear wheel steering angle servo F. Vehicle speed signal (CAN)
G. Steering angle signal (CAN) H. Vehicle speed sensor I. Steering angle sensor
J. RAS actuator assembly
SGIA1241E
Part name Function
RAS control unit
Calculate the vehicle speed signal from CAN communication and the signals from steering
angle sensor and rear wheel steering angle sensor by a computer, and then control the rear
wheel steering angle.
Fail-safe function is activated when the electrical system is malfunctioning. The output signal
to the actuator is turned OFF during this mode. At that time, the RAS warning lamp illumi-
nates and indicates the system is malfunctioning.
It performs the communication control function with other control units via CAN communica-
tion.
This enables system diagnosis with CONSULT-II.
RAS actuatorThe efficiency of the rear wheel steer improves by locating the electric motor actuator into the
lower link of rear suspension.
Steering angle sensor
Measure the steering angle and send it to RAS control unit via CAN communication.
It is shared with the steering angle sensor for VDC.
Rear wheel steering angle sensor
It sends the rear wheel steering angle status to RAS control unit. The accuracy of rear wheel
steer improves by comparing the vehicle speed signal from CAN communication with the
rear wheel steering angle target value calculated from the wheel angle sensor signal, and it
controls them.
There are 2 types of rear wheel steering angle sensors (main/sub). If one of them is malfunc-
tioning, the other operates the fail-safe mode and stops the control.
RAS warning lamp
It turns on when the fail-safe function is operated and indicates that a RAS control malfunc-
tion has occurred.
It turns on when ignition switch turns on and turns off after the engine is started.
It indicates the suspect system by blinking when performing the self-diagnosis (without CON-
SULT-II).
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Component Parts LocationNGS000EC
A. RAS warning lamp B. Steering angle sensor C. RAS control unit
D. RAS motor relay E. RAS motor F. Rear wheel steering angle sensor
G. Noise suppressor
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STANDARD BY CONSULT-II
CAUTION:
The output signal indicates the RAS control unit calculation data. The normal values will be displayed
even in the event that the output circuit (harness) is open.
CONSULT-II Function (RAS/HICAS)NGS000EG
FUNCTION
CONSULT-II can display each self-diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown following.
Monitor item Condition Reference values
VHCL SPEED SE [km/h] or [mph] Ignition switch ON or engine running Almost in accordance with the speedome-
ter display. It is not a malfunction, through
it might not be corresponding just after
ignition switch is turned ON.
STEERING ANG [°]Turning steering wheel clockwise or coun-
terclockwise.Displays the angle when the steering
wheel turns from the neutral position
ENGINE SPEED [rpm] Engine runningAlmost in accordance with tachometer dis-
play
POWER STR SOL [A]Accelerate the vehicle from 0 to 100 km/h
(0 to 62 MPH)0 km/h (0 MPH): Approx. 1.10 A
100 km/h (62 MPH): Approx. 0.54 A
RR ST ANG-MAI [V]
Perform the ACTIVE TEST and stroke the
actuator (with tires off the ground)Neutral: Approx. 2.4 V
Turn steering wheel to right for full stroke:
Approx. 4.4 V
Turn steering wheel to left for full stroke:
Approx. 0.4 V RR ST ANG-SUB [V]
RR ST ANG-VOL [V]
Ignition switch ON or engine runningApprox. 5 V
C/U VOLTAGE [V]Battery voltage (Approx. 12 V)
MOTOR VOLTAGE [V] Battery voltage (Approx. 12V)
MOTOR CURRENT [A]Perform the ACTIVE TEST and stroke the
actuator.It is normal when there is the current out-
put at stroke
MTR CRNT OPE [A]Turning steering wheel clockwise or coun-
terclockwise while ignition switch is ON or
running the engineNeutral (Steering force is zero and straight-
ahead position): Approx. 0 A
The value is changed according to steering
left or right
RR ANGLE OPE [°]RAS actuator assembly turned full right Approx. 1°
RAS actuator assembly neutral Approx. 0°
RAS actuator assembly turned full left Approx. - 1°
STOP LAMP SW [ON/OFF] Depressing or releasing brake pedalBrake pedal depressed: ON
Brake pedal not depressed: OFF
HICAS RELAY [ON/OFF]
Ignition switch ON or engine runningIgnition switch ON: ON
FAIL SAFE [ON/OFF] Not activated
WARNING LAMP (ON/OFF)RAS warning lamp ON: ON
RAS warning lamp OFF: OFF
Diagnostic test mode Function Reference page
SELF-DIAG RESULTSReceives self-diagnosis results from RAS control unit and
indicates DTCs.STC-28, "
SELF-DIAG
RESULT MODE"
DATA MONITORReceives input/output signals from RAS control unit and
indicates and stores them to facilitate locating cause of mal-
functions.STC-30, "DATA MONI-
TOR MODE"
CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTRMonitors transmitting/receiving status of CAN communica-
tion.LAN-44, "CAN Diagnos-
tic Support Monitor"
ACTIVE TESTSends command to RAS actuator to change output signals
and check operation of output system.STC-30, "ACTIVE TEST
MODE"
ECU PART NUMBER Displays RAS control unit part number.STC-30, "RAS CONTROL
UNIT PART NUMBER"
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How to Erase Self-Diagnostic Results
1. Perform applicable inspection of malfunctioning item and then repair or replace.
2. Start engine, and touch “START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)” “RAS/HICAS” “SELF-DIAG RESULTS” and
“ERASE” in this order to erase the diagnostic memory.
CAUTION:
If memory cannot be erased, repeat step 1, 2.
3. Perform self-diagnosis again, and make sure that DTC memory is erased.
C1910 MOTOR OUTPUT [MOTOR LOCK]When 17 A or more current flows to
the motor, the rear wheel steering
angle sensor signal does not
change for some time.STC-37
C1919 VEHICLE SPEED SEN [NO SIGNAL]No vehicle speed signal is input for
some time.STC-38
C1900 CONTROL UNIT [ABNORMAL1]
Control unit malfunctionSTC-35
C1901 CONTROL UNIT [ABNORMAL2]
C1905 CONTROL UNIT [ABNORMAL3]
C1906 CONTROL UNIT [ABNORMAL5]
C1907 CONTROL UNIT [ABNORMAL4]
C1908 CONTROL UNIT [ABNORMAL7]
C1909 CONTROL UNIT [ABNORMAL6]
C1922 CONTROL UNIT [ABNORMAL8]
C1927 CONTROL UNIT [ABNORMAL5]
C1928 CONTROL UNIT [ABNORMAL9]
C1920 STEERING ANGLE SEN [NO SIGNAL]No steering angle signal is input for
some time.STC-39
C1926 STEERING ANGLE SEN
An unexpected signal is input.
Steering angle sensor outputs the
malfunction signal.STC-39
C1929 VDCABS actuator and electric unit (con-
trol unit) outputs the malfunction
signal.STC-43
U1000 CAN COMM CIRCUITWhen a RAS control unit is not
transmitting or receiving CAN com-
munication signal 2 seconds or
more.STC-44
U1010 CONTROL UNIT (CAN)When detecting error during the ini-
tial diagnosis of CAN controller of
RAS control unit.STC-44
DTC Diagnostic item Diagnostic item is detected when... Check items
STC-30
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DATA MONITOR MODE
Operation Procedure
1. Perform “CONSULT-II Start Procedure”. Refer to GI-38, "CONSULT-II Start Procedure" .
2. Touch “DATA MONITOR”.
3. Select from “SELECT MONITOR ITEM”, screen of data monitor is displayed.
NOTE:
When malfunction is detected, CONSULT-II performs REAL-TIME DIAGNOSIS. Also, any malfunction
detected while in this mode will be displayed in real time.
Display Item List
ACTIVE TEST MODE
Operation Procedure
1. Perform “CONSULT-II Start Procedure”. Refer to GI-38, "CONSULT-II Start Procedure" .
2. When turning the steering wheel right or left, the rear wheel turns in the same direction. If the steering
wheel is not turned, the rear wheel turns left and right 5 times.
RAS CONTROL UNIT PART NUMBER
1. Perform “CONSULT-II Start Procedure”. Refer to GI-38, "CONSULT-II Start Procedure" .
2. The part number described on RAS control unit sticker is displayed.
Item [Display or Unit] Remarks
VHCL SPEED SE [km/h] or [mph] Vehicle speed received via CAN communication is displayed.
STEERING ANG [°] Steering angle received via CAN communication is displayed.
ENGINE SPEED [rpm] Engine speed received via CAN communication is displayed.
POWER STR SOL [A]Power steering solenoid controlling current that RAS control unit
outputs is displayed.
RR ST ANG-MAI [V]Rear wheel steering angle main sensor output voltage is dis-
played.
RR ST ANG-SUB [V] Rear wheel steering angle sub sensor output voltage is displayed.
RR ST ANG VOL [V]Voltage supplied from RAS control unit to rear wheel steering
angle sensor is displayed.
C/U VOLTAGE [V] Voltage supplied to RAS control unit is displayed.
MOTOR VOLTAGE [V] Voltage supplied from RAS control unit to RAS motor is displayed.
MOTOR CURRENT [A]RAS motor relay controlling current that RAS control unit outputs
is displayed.
MOTOR CRNT OPE [A] Current commanded value to RAS motor is displayed.
RR ANG OPE [°]Angle commanded value to rear wheel steering angle sensor is
displayed.
STOP LAMP SW [ON/OFF] Condition of stop lamp switch ON/OFF is displayed.
HICAS RELAY [ON/OFF] RAS motor relay ON/OFF condition is displayed.
FAILSAFE [ON/OFF] Fail-safe ON/OFF condition is displayed.
WARNING LAMP [ON/OFF] RAS warning lamp operating condition is displayed.
STEERING ANG RR ST ANG MAI RR ST ANG SUB MOTOR CURRENT
0° (Neutral) 2.4 V 2.4 V No output (Approx. 0 A)
R 90°Approx. 4.4 V Approx. 4.4 V
Output (change)
L 90°Approx. 0.4 V Approx. 0.4 V