Hicas Problem: Steering Angle Sensor

[arch6]

Hi,

I've been having an issue with my hicas in my R33, where the hicas light stays on after I've been driving for 5kms at high speed (motorway speeds).

I've taken it to a mechanic where they connected up a consult and found the error to be "steering angle sensor - not present". (I didnt get them to fix it cos they were too busy that day, and i need my car for work)

So I decided to take it apart to have a look. And....I cant see really see whats wrong. I've read how some ppl have said that their horn button has broken into pieces and that has caused them problems but mines clean.

I kinda part apart the sensor: i just took off the optical sensor module from the slotted disc assembly and both seem alright.

Can anyone tell me what I should be looking for?

Any ideas anyone?

Thanks

[salad]

Is it your stock steering wheel or an aftermarket one? Most aftermarket ones dont support the steering angle sensor

[Beer Baron]

actually the wheel has nothing to do with it. most boss kits have a facility to use the steering angle sensor. the problem is different model skylines have the thing allinged differently. even in 32s some have the 2 prongs at 12 and 6 oclock, and some are at 2 and 8 oclock. you just need to either get a boss kit that will interface with the sensor, or if your current one alread does, get the correct one. or thirdly if you still have the stock wheel then i'm stumped!

[arch6]

thanks guys.

but my steering wheel is a stock one......

so yeah i still have no idea whats wrong, it could very well be that the sensor is stuffed

i m gonna have another play during the weekend

[burnsie]

well this might not help but when my came on (i have a 32) i juz check the power steering fluid and toped it up and its all good now

[salad]

Is your speedo working? Mine did the same thing on my R32 when the speedo stopped working

[Freddy Kruger]

mine does the same thing. ps fluid is full... if i had the right tools to get at it i'd have a look...

it could also be the steering wheel isnt straight etc...