Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Yaw Rate Sensor: Testing and Inspection

Yaw Rate / G Sensor Assembly On-Vehicle Inspection Lateral G Inspection
1) Calibrate yaw rate / G sensor assembly.
2) Park vehicle on level surface with parking brake applied and fix wheels with chokes.
3) Connect SUZUKI scan tool to DLC (1) with ignition OFF.

Special Tool
(A): SUZUKI scan tool (SUZUKI-SDT)





4) Push engine switch to change ignition mode of keyless push start system to "ON" and select menu "DATA LIST" mode of SUZUKI scan tool. Refer to scan tool operator's manual for further details.
5) Check "G Sensor (Lateral)" under "DATA LIST" of SUZUKI scan tool in the following vehicle conditions.
^ Level condition
^ Right-up condition
^ Left-up condition
ESP(R) hydraulic unit / control module if check result is not as specified.

Lateral G specification











Yaw Rate Inspection
1) Calibrate yaw rate / G sensor.
2) Connect SUZUKI scan tool to DLC (1) with ignition mode of keyless push start system in "OFF".
Special Tool
(A): SUZUKI scan tool (SUZUKI-SDT)





3) Push engine switch to change ignition mode of keyless push start system to "ON" and select menu "DATA LIST" mode of SUZUKI scan tool. Refer to scan tool operator's manual for further details.
4) Check "Yaw Rate Sensor" under "DATA LIST" of SUZUKI scan tool in the following vehicle conditions.
^ Parking condition
^ Drive vehicle in right turning condition with steering wheel fully turned
^ Drive vehicle in left turning condition with steering wheel fully turned
Replace ESP(R) hydraulic unit / control module, if check result is not as specified.

Yaw rate specification





NOTE:
^ Drive vehicle on level ground and at 10 km/h (6 mile/h).
^ Minimum turning radius is 5.5 m (18.0 ft).