3. A Primer on Electronic Stability Control Systems and effects on wheel alignment services Snap-on Equipment Jack D. Michaels Training Center Conway Arkansas Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Ron Racine Technical Training Specialist
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10. Using the Snap-on scan-tool to reset and calibrate SWAS This is an example of a 2008 Toyota Highlander having it’s SWAS sensor calibrated using a Snap-on Solus with 9.2 software The operation is simple: Steer straight ahead and Press “Y” on the Solus
11. Existing customers can use their Snap-on scanner in conjunction with the alignment machines to reset SWAS Using the scanner in conjunction with the aligner eliminates the need to drive the vehicle on a flat surface to find straight ahead Alignment technicians can use the wheel alignment machine to steer straight ahead and the scanner to reset the various sensors Using the Snap-on scanner allows the undercar technician to retrieve ESC and EPS trouble codes whenever present and access valuable industry based repair information The John Bean alignment software will have some provisions to guide the technician through the SWAS reset using a Snap-on Scanner Conclusion
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Electronic Stability Program (ESP). Other names include Vehicle Dynamics Control (Subaru), Dynamic Stability Control (Volvo), Vehicle Stability Assist (Honda), and Vehicle Stability Control (Toyota). Steering Angle Sensor or Yaw Sensor The steering-angle sensor basically consists of a resistance circuit and two wipers offset by 90°. The sensor, which is designed as a hollow shaft, is mounted on the steering column in the interior of the vehicle.