What is Steering Wheel Play?

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Steering wheel play refers to the free movement (also known as free rotation angle or travel) of a car's steering wheel. It is the angle the steering wheel can turn without causing any deflection in the steering wheels. This play is the cumulative result of the combined clearances in the entire steering system and the steering wheels. Below is more information about the steering wheel angle sensor (which is essentially the steering wheel play sensor): 1. Steering Wheel Angle Sensor: A component of the vehicle stability control system, primarily installed in the steering column below the steering wheel. It is generally connected to the PCM via the CAN bus and can be categorized into analog and digital steering wheel angle sensors. 2. Three-Gear Mechanical Structure: Commonly used steering wheel angle sensors employ a three-gear mechanical structure to measure the rotation angle and the number of turns. The large gear rotates with the steering column, while the two smaller gears, differing by one tooth, are fixed to the sensor housing and the vehicle body, remaining stationary as the steering wheel turns.

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